Jennette's Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up at Jennette’s Pier. I’m gonna be straight with you – this forecast is a bit of a struggle. We’ve got a long, quiet stretch ahead, so don’t get your hopes up for anything pumping.

The overall picture is pretty flat. We’re looking at a good week and a half of tiny, mostly weak surf with nothing that really gets the heart racing. The water temperature is sitting at 83°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit.

The first real chance of a wave I can point you to is on Monday morning, July 20th. We’ll have a tiny 2ft swell from the SE, and the wind will be light offshore from the W. It’s clean, but it’s weak – the combined energy is only 58 (moderate), so don’t expect much push. It’s surfable, but just barely. You’ll be working for every little ride.

Then there’s a bit of a gap in the action until Tuesday morning, July 21st. Again, we’re looking at 2ft from the SE, but this time it’s glassy. That’s a major positive for a clean surface, but the energy is still just 61 (moderate). It’s another day for the log if you’re desperate.

The next little window is Wednesday morning, July 22nd. Offshore wind from the WSW, clean conditions, and that same 2ft SE swell. The energy bumps up to 65 (moderate). It’s still not what I’d call good, but it’s the most consistent bit of the forecast.

Now, if you’re looking for the one true standout, it’s that Friday morning, July 25th. The swell is 2ft from the E, with a period of 11 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell, which means better shaped waves. The wind is cross-off from the WNW, keeping it clean. The combined energy is 110 (moderate), and it’s the only time in the whole 16 days where the swell direction matches the optimum NE direction from the guidance. It’s not big, but it’s the best quality on offer. Be aware, crowds are sometimes a thing here, so you might have some company.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums. The rest of the period is filled with tiny, weak swells, messy cross-shore or onshore winds, and a lot of “poor surf conditions” labels. There’s a real stretch of nothing from the 26th right through to the end of the forecast. Honestly, for this area, a blank run like this is more normal than not. Keep your eye on the long-range forecast, because it tends not to stay this poor for long.

Signing off,
Rusty

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