Jetty Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about the next few weeks. I’ve been staring at this stretch, and it’s a tough one. We’ve got a long, quiet run ahead, so don’t be in a rush to grab your board.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a gap with no real surf. From August 3rd all the way through to the 10th, it’s just tiny, weak waves. The swell energy is barely registering, with numbers like 37 (weak energy) dropping to 21 (weak energy). The swell is mostly from the east to southeast, but it’s small—1ft to 2ft—and the period is short, around 8 seconds or less. That’s not going to do much for us. You’ll be sitting out there bobbing around mostly. The wind does offer some relief: on the 5th morning we get glassy conditions, and the 3rd afternoon has a clean offshore WNW breeze. But with such small surf, it’s a polishing a turd situation.

The action starts to pick up a little around the 7th and 8th. The swell bumps up to 4ft to 4ft out of the east, with the period slowly climbing to 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 133 (moderate wave energy) on the 7th afternoon and even 311 (moderate wave energy) on the 8th afternoon. But here’s the kicker—the wind is onshore from the east both days, so it’s going to be choppy and messy. The wave comment says “unknown” but the state is onshore, so expect a bumpy ride. The 8th afternoon might be the best of a bad lot, but it’s still not going to be a stand-out session.

The real highlight, and the only true standout I can see in this whole 16-day window, is Monday, August 17th. We’re looking at a morning session at Jetty Park. The swell is from the southeast at 3ft, with a short period of 5 seconds. The energy is 62 (weak energy), so it’s not a groundswell. But the wind is offshore from the west, which is a major positive. That creates clean conditions. For a beginner-friendly spot like this, it’s the best setup we’ve got. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The rest of the second week is a washout. From the 9th up to the 18th, it’s mostly small, weak, and onshore or cross-onshore. The swell is often under 2ft, with periods around 4 to 7 seconds, and energy readings in the teens and twenties. The 16th morning has a cross-offshore wind from the southwest, but the swell is only 2ft. It’s a tease.

So, bottom line: this is a long, quiet run. If you’re desperate, the 17th morning is your best bet for a clean, small wave at Jetty Park. Otherwise, save your energy. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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