Surf Forecasts:
Jennette's Pier surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SE swell with 51 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jennette's Pier this week:
The surf forecast for Jennette's Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jennette's Pier in the next 16 days are 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jennette's Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s comin’ up for Jennette’s Pier. Straight up, for the next week and a bit, it’s gonna be a real struggle. The first recommendation I can give you doesn’t roll around until Monday the 31st of August, so we’re lookin’ at a pretty barren run of days before that. From Sunday the 23rd right through to Sunday the 30th, it’s all “poor surf conditions” with tiny dribble and messy winds. You’d be better off doin’ somethin’ else.
So, the first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 31st of August in the morning. We finally get a pulse of energy with a combined energy reading of 125 (moderate) and a long-period easterly groundswell of 1 ft at 18 seconds. That long period is a double-edged sword at a beach/jetty setup like this—it’ll have good shape and power, but those long lulls between sets will test your patience. The wind is light offshore from the WSW, so it’ll be clean. It’s still small, but it’s the best we’ve seen. Worth a paddle if you’re keen.
The next day, Tuesday the 1st of September, the swell bumps up a touch to 2 ft from the east, period still a solid 15 seconds. Energy climbs to 209 (moderate). The morning wind is a gentle cross-shore from the NNE, which is okay, but that cross-shore will put a slight chop on it. It’s still marginal, but there’s potential for a few fun ones if you pick your bank.
Now, Wednesday the 2nd of September is the standout. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Morning brings a clean 5 ft easterly swell with a 12-second period and a moderate offshore breeze from the WSW. The combined energy jumps right up to 845 (strong). The afternoon cleans up even more with light cross-offshore wind from the SW and waves hitting 5 ft. This is proper surf—good size, good energy, and clean conditions. It’s solid intermediate territory, not for beginners at that size, but if you’ve got your wetsuit on, this is the session.
After that, things go a bit pear-shaped again. Thursday the 3rd of September the swell holds at 5 ft, but the wind turns nasty—moderate cross-shore and cross-onshore from the NNE, and the period drops to a junky 6 seconds by the afternoon. It’ll be a bumpy, choppy mess. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th stay similar: some size but poor winds and short period swell making for ugly, lumpy conditions. Not worth the effort unless you’re desperate for a fight.
Overall, your best bet is Wednesday the 2nd of September. That’s the day with the combo of solid east swell, decent period, and offshore-to-light winds. It’s the only real standout in this whole outlook.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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20 | 12 | 11 | 28 | 27 | 50 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 27 | 33 | 18 | 42 | 40 | 36 | 23 | 26 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:19AM0.86m | 4:52PM1.08m | 5:14AM0.91m | 5:40PM1.12m | 6:02AM0.97m | 6:22PM1.16m | 6:46AM1.04m | 7:02PM1.19m | 7:26AM1.10m | 7:40PM1.21m | 8:04AM1.16m | 8:17PM1.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:40PM0.32m | 10:19AM0.28m | 11:30PM0.28m | 11:15AM0.25m | 00:14AM0.24m | 12:04PM0.22m | 00:53AM0.19m | 12:50PM0.19m | 1:29AM0.15m | 1:34PM0.16m | 2:03AM0.11m | 2:16PM0.13m | 2:37AM0.09m | ||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
7:44 | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 32 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | E 8 | E 12 | SSE 4 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 6 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
14 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 27 | 50 | 12 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 27 | 33 | 18 | 42 | 40 | 36 | 23 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NE 6 | E 8 | ESE 12 | SSE 5 | E 7 | ESE 11 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | E 16 | E 15 | SE 4 | ESE 7 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 |
20 | 5 | 4 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 12 | NNE 5 | E 8 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | E 14 | SSE 4 | — | E 8 | NE 5 | — | E 10 |
13 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSE 6 | WSW 3 | — | SSE 5 | — | N 3 | N 4 | NE 4 | E 3 | ESE 3 | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 |
4 | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | 9 | — | 3 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 4 | — | — | 5 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 38 | 483 | 373 | 258 | 38 | 38 | 167 | 508 | 433 | 608 | 868 | 79 | 38 | 1070 | 313 | 5 | 371 | 22 |
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Information about the Jennette's Pier Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Jennette's Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jennette's Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jennette's Pier surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Jennette's Pier) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Jennette's Pier may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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