Jennette's Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.93° N 75.61° W

Jennette's Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jennette's Pier sea temperature is
26.9°C
1.3° 

Jennette's Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Jennette's Pier surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, ENE swell with 99 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 13th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 13th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 16th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jennette's Pier over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let me take a look at what we’ve got for the next couple of weeks. It’s a pretty bleak picture overall for Jennette’s Pier, so don’t expect to be out there scoring much. I’m only looking at this one spot, and honestly, it’s a struggle.

Right off the bat, the first recommendation we get is on Sunday, September 13th. The whole week before that is a write-off – Thursday the 10th through Saturday the 12th are all showing poor surf conditions, tiny weak swell, and messy winds. You’ll be sitting on the beach, not in the water.

So, the first day with anything considered surfable is Sunday morning, September 13th. We’re looking at a small 2 ft swell coming from the ESE with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is weak, only (72). The wind is offshore from the WSW at 12 mph, which is a positive and will keep things clean, but the main issue is the swell is just too small to get excited about. The report calls it “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and I’ve got to agree. It’s a paddler’s workout for ankle-snappers. That afternoon, the wind shifts, and it goes back to poor.

After that, the next week is a total bust. From Monday the 14th through to the end of the following week, it’s all cross-on, onshore, or howling winds. We get a bit of a spike starting Friday, September 18th. The swell kicks up to 6 ft from the NNE, but the period is a short 6 seconds, and the wind is a cross-off from the WNW at 12 mph. The combined energy jumps to a moderate (279), but the quality is still marked as marginal, not good. The waves will be lumpy and lack any real shape.

The biggest swell of the window hits from Sunday, September 20th, through Tuesday, September 22nd. We see heights of 7 ft to 8 ft from the NNE and NE, with the combined energy skyrocketing into the strong range, hitting (967) on the morning of the 22nd. The period builds to 10 seconds on the 22nd, which is decent. The problem? The wind is howling onshore from the NE at 22-37 mph, turning it into a total mess. By Tuesday afternoon the 22nd, the wind finally goes cross-off from the NW at 16 mph, but the swell is still 7 ft. The report still only gives it a marginal rating and the combined energy is extreme at (1204). With those strong winds and big, raw conditions, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

By Wednesday the 23rd, the swell drops fast to 3 ft, and even though we get a glassy morning on the 23rd and offshore winds on the 24th, the swell is gone, and the energy is weak again. The last few days of the window are a blowout with near gale and severe gale force winds.

The water temp is sitting at 80° on the 10th, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year. Something to keep in mind if you decide to have a paddle anyway.

Honestly, there’s no standout day here. The best chance for something remotely rideable would be the Tuesday morning of September 22nd – you’ll have a 8 ft NE swell with a 10-second period and cross-off winds, but it’s a lot of water and the quality is marginal. Only for the experienced guys who don’t mind a challenge and some heavy current. Expect crowds to be possible at Jennette’s Pier whenever there’s any hint of a wave.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu night, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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10
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SSE
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High Tide
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
11:33AM1.18m
11:49PM0.95m
Low Tide
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
5:10AM0.19m
6:10PM0.29m
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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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