Jennette's Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.93° N 75.61° W

Jennette's Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jennette's Pier sea temperature is
27.0° C
0.1° 

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 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 5s period, S swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with NE 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jennette's Pier in the next 16 days are 1.6m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 27th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 27th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 29th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 5s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Lookin’ at the next 16 days for Jennette’s Pier, and I gotta be straight with ya – it’s a tough stretch. The whole first week is a write-off, with nothing but poor surf and scores that don’t get off the ground. You’ve got a long gap of nearly six days before we even see a hint of something surfable, so don’t be in a rush to paddle out.

From Saturday the 25th of July right through to Friday the 31st of July, it’s all small, messy, and cross-onshore. Saturday morning offers a weak 3 ft NE swell with a short 6-second period and combined energy of just 89, but it’s blown out by a 12 mph cross-onshore wind and moderate rain. That afternoon the swell bumps to 4 ft, still from the NE, but 19 mph winds make it lumpy and poor. The rest of the week sees tiny 1 ft to 2 ft waves, mostly from the ESE, with periods around 8 seconds and energy barely scraping 60. Even the cleanest morning – Wednesday the 29th, with a 0.7 ft E swell, gentle offshore wind, and clean conditions – has only 8 units of energy. It’s a flat spell.

Saturday the 1st of August finally shows a pulse. The morning brings a 2 ft SE swell, period 8 seconds, and light cross-offshore winds that keep it clean. Energy is 63, and the wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not a standout, but it’s the first time you might get a grovelly ride. The afternoon turns choppy again with a 12 mph cross-on breeze, so get in early. That’s your best bet in the whole run, and it’s still only a one-star morning.

The first week of August stays marginal. Sunday the 2nd has a 2 ft to 3 ft SE swell, but winds are 19–22 mph, making it lumpy. Monday the 3rd morning is clean with a 3 ft SE swell (energy 95) and cross-offshore winds, but it’s still only a 1 in the afternoon. The rest of the window drops off again: Tuesday the 4th has a tiny 0.3 ft E swell with a 14-second period, but that long period groundswell (14 seconds) will be too straight and weak for a beach break. Wednesday the 5th morning is glassy but only 2 ft, and by Thursday the 6th you’re back to 0.7 ft and 3 ft slop. Nothing gets above poor.

Honestly, there’s no true standout here. If you’re desperate, the morning of Saturday the 1st of August is the pick – 2 ft SE, cross-offshore wind, clean. It’s small, but it’s the only window where the wind and surf line up. Crowds are possible at Jennette’s Pier, but on a day this small, most will stay home. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Keep your eyes peeled for a change in the forecast, but for now, this stretch is a real tester. Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the NW by Wed night).

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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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NE
6
1
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.8
NE
6
0.5
ESE
8
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ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
1.6
S
5
0.2
E
9
0.4
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.9
NNE
7
0.7
NE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
60
58
124
38
36
35
43
32
32
34
21
22
146
6
17
97
69
74
54
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
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NE
30
NNE
15
N
25
N
20
NNE
0
N
10
ENE
15
SSE
15
S
20
S
35
S
35
SW
15
W
10
NNW
15
W
15
N
15
ENE
10
SSE
Wind State
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cross
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glassy
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High Tide
4:54AM0.81m
5:26PM1.06m
5:45AM0.84m
6:12PM1.09m
6:32AM0.89m
6:54PM1.12m
7:16AM0.93m
7:33PM1.14m
7:56AM0.98m
8:10PM1.16m
8:34AM1.01m
8:46PM1.16m
Low Tide
11:15PM0.22m
10:52AM0.18m
00:04AM0.20m
11:43AM0.17m
00:48AM0.17m
12:30PM0.15m
1:28AM0.14m
1:14PM0.14m
2:06AM0.11m
1:57PM0.12m
2:40AM0.09m
2:38PM0.12m
3:14AM0.07m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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