
Surf Forecasts:
Jennette's Pier surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with 52 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jennette's Pier in the next 16 days are 0.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jennette's Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this straight, folks. I’m looking at the next 16 days for our stretch, and I’ll be honest with you—the first week and a half is a write-off. We’re talking tiny, weak, and messy surf. It’s a long flat spell, which can happen around here. The good news is, there’s a pulse of energy on the horizon, but it’s a long way out and we need to be patient.
The Long, Flat Grind
From now until around the 19th, we’re dealing with ankle-biters. Swell heights are hovering around 0.7ft to 1.6ft, with the combined energy mostly in the weak to moderate range, like 26 to 61. The wind is all over the place, often onshore or cross-shore, keeping things choppy and uninviting. There’s a brief period on the morning of the 14th with some offshore wind and clean conditions, but with only 1.6ft of swell, it’s not worth paddling out for. A truly glassy morning on the 17th won’t save it either, as the swell drops to nothing.
A Change in the Air
Things start to look a little different around the 19th. The swell finally pushes up. On the morning of the 19th, we see 5.2ft of short-period, northeasterly wind swell, and the energy jumps to a solid 202. The morning of the 20th looks cleaner with a 15 km/h offshore breeze, and that swell is still 3.6ft, but it’s still pretty raw and jumbly.
The Standout Window
Keep your eyes on the 22nd and 23rd. This is the most promising stretch of the whole run, and it’s a long way out, so treat it as a promising hunch rather than a certainty. The energy really builds—we’re talking 181 on the morning of the 22nd. It’s still not huge, around 3.3ft to 3.9ft, but it’s a more organized easterly swell, with a period of 8 seconds. The problem is the wind is mostly cross-shore, which will keep it a bit lumpy. If we get a break in the wind, those days could offer some fun, rippable waves. The 24th sees the swell start to fade.
Bottom Line
For the next week and a half, don't even bother waxing up. The surf is flat and poor. The best bet in this entire window is the period around the 22nd and 23rd of September. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the most energy we see, and the swell direction from the east is at least workable. It’s still a week away, so all we can do is keep our fingers crossed that the wind gods align for us.
Stay salty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 |
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18 | 17 | 32 | 32 | 24 | 14 | 27 | 28 | 20 | 32 | 35 | 37 | 36 | 49 | 46 | 46 | 27 | 38 | 35 | 38 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:54PM1.27m | 7:19AM1.24m | 7:40PM1.26m | 8:05AM1.29m | 8:24PM1.23m | 8:48AM1.32m | 9:05PM1.19m | 9:29AM1.31m | 9:46PM1.13m | 10:10AM1.28m | 10:25PM1.06m | 10:51AM1.23m | 11:06PM1.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:41PM0.04m | 1:15AM0.02m | 1:33PM0.01m | 1:57AM-0.01m | 2:22PM0.01m | 2:37AM-0.00m | 3:09PM0.03m | 3:15AM0.02m | 3:54PM0.08m | 3:53AM0.07m | 4:38PM0.14m | 4:30AM0.13m | 5:23PM0.22m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 4 | ESE 10 | ESE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 |
9 | 8 | 32 | 32 | 16 | 14 | 27 | 28 | 20 | 32 | 7 | 37 | 13 | 49 | 46 | 46 | 27 | 38 | 35 | 38 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | S 5 | E 8 | E 11 | NE 4 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 10 | E 8 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 |
18 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 35 | 1 | 36 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | NE 6 | — | — | E 9 | E 8 | S 5 | E 8 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | NE 4 | — | E 15 | E 15 | — | — |
7 | 15 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | SW 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | WNW 3 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | SE 3 | ESE 5 | S 3 | SE 5 | SSW 3 | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | S 4 |
— | — | 8 | 5 | 24 | 28 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 10 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 434 | 1166 | 313 | 279 | 455 | 38 | 546 | 608 | 1074 | 1074 | 99 | 14 | 258 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 5 | 22 | 2741 | 38 |
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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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