Surf Forecasts:
Jennette's Pier surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, ESE swell with 135 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jennette's Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks at Jennette’s Pier.
To be straight up with you, this is a lean stretch. We’re looking at a pretty long dry spell to kick things off. From now all the way through the first week of September, it’s going to be a tough grind. The swell is tiny – we’re talking knee-high dribble at best, mostly around 1 ft to 2 ft, with short, weak 7 to 8 second periods. The combined energy is low, barely getting into the double digits (between 24 and 56), so there's just no push. The wind is all over the shop too, with a few clean windows but mostly onshore or cross-shore breezes that will keep things messy. Water temp is sitting at about 82°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can ditch the steamer, but that’s the only silver lining for this first week.
There’s a glimmer on Wednesday the 2nd of September as a small pulse of 3 ft ESE swell shows up at a slightly longer 10 seconds, pushing the combined energy into moderate territory at 122, but it’s getting hammered by a solid 12 mph onshore wind, so it’s going to be a bumpy, blown-out mess. Not worth the paddle.
We’ve got to wait until the middle of the second week for anything that starts to look interesting. The real standout is shaping up around Wednesday the 9th of September. We get a pulse of 4 ft swell from the ESE with a proper 14-second period, which is a long-period groundswell. The combined energy jumps right up to 460 (strong). This is the one that has potential. For a beach/jetty setup like Jennette’s Pier, a long-period ESE swell like this can be a bit tricky – it can make sandbars shut down and become unpredictable, but if it lines up, it will have some real power. The morning of the 9th has a moderate cross-shore breeze from the north, which is okay, not perfect, but the afternoon glassiness with an easterly breeze at 3 mph could make for some cleaner faces. This swell is over 5 ft at its peak, so it’s going to be for experienced surfers only – too much power for beginners.
After that, things fade again. The 10th sees some clean offshore wind in the morning with a dropping 2 ft swell and moderate combined energy (122), but the size is back down. The 12th of September shows a return to 2 ft with a 10-second period and combined energy of 101, but the wind turns cross-onshore again, chopping things up.
So here’s the bottom line: if you can wait, Wednesday the 9th of September is your best bet. The morning has a chance, but watch for that afternoon glass-off. It’s the only day in this whole outlook that has some real weight and a hint of quality. For the rest, it’s a waiting game. Stick to the long-range hope; forecasts can change, but right now it’s looking quiet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
35 | 34 | 37 | 37 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 12 | 20 | 66 | 121 | 102 | 66 | 45 | 43 | 34 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:17PM1.21m | 8:41AM1.21m | 8:55PM1.19m | 9:20AM1.25m | 9:34PM1.16m | 10:00AM1.28m | 10:16PM1.12m | 10:44AM1.28m | 11:02PM1.06m | 11:33AM1.26m | 11:54PM1.00m | 12:30PM1.24m | 00:55AM0.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:16PM0.13m | 2:37AM0.09m | 2:58PM0.12m | 3:11AM0.07m | 3:41PM0.12m | 3:47AM0.07m | 4:26PM0.14m | 4:26AM0.08m | 5:15PM0.17m | 5:10AM0.10m | 6:11PM0.21m | 6:01AM0.13m | 7:14PM0.24m | |||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | |
mm | 5 | 8 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 |
35 | 34 | 37 | 37 | 26 | 9 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 12 | 20 | 66 | 121 | 102 | 66 | 45 | 43 | 34 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | SSE 5 | ENE 10 | E 10 | NNE 5 | ESE 9 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 5 | ESE 8 | N 3 | ESE 9 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | SSE 4 | ESE 5 | ENE 5 |
9 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 29 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 30 | — | 6 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | ENE 10 | E 10 | S 5 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | E 9 | E 8 | E 14 | ESE 13 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | ENE 5 | NE 6 | S 5 |
3 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 3 | — | — | — | 11 | 8 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | — | NE 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | S 3 | W 3 | — | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | S 4 | — | SE 3 | S 4 | SSW 2 | SW 3 |
2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 7 | 1 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 221 | 5 | 38 | 5 | 637 | 5 | 2024 | 373 | 38 | 1412 | 396 | 38 | 2109 | 0 | 80 | 296 | 99 | 0 | 99 | 221 |
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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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