
Surf Forecasts:
Jupiter Inlet South Jetty surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, ENE swell with 84 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jupiter Inlet South Jetty this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Jupiter Inlet South Jetty in the next 16 days are 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jupiter Inlet South Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and wind-affected waves ahead. The swell energy is just non-existent for the most part, with values in the low double digits or even single digits for a lot of the period. We’re talking about a real lull.
The first week is basically a write-off. From Saturday the 8th through to Friday the 14th, we are looking at nothing but knee-high slop and onshore breeze. There’s a bit of a pulse on the Saturday morning, but it’s coming in at 3ft from the ENE with a cross-on SE wind, making it choppy and messy. The energy is weak, with a combined value of 103. Don’t bother. The rest of the week is even smaller, with the swell dropping to 0.3-0.6ft. There’s a glassy window early Wednesday morning, but there’s just no swell to make it worthwhile. It’s a classic summer flat spell.
The following week sees a couple of little bumps, but nothing that would get you excited. Saturday the 15th shows a slight increase to 3ft from the SE, but the wind is up to 15 mph from the SE, making it a choppy mess. The jetty will be a crumbly, cross-onshore mess, way more interesting for the kite crew than for us. The energy is still weak, sitting around 31-34.
We’re looking at a long gap with no real options until we get to the back half of the month. The morning of Sunday the 23rd is the only thing that even gets close to a “pop.” We finally see a cleaner window with a light W wind and glassy conditions, and the swell pushes up to 3ft from the NE. The energy jumps to 81, which is the best we’ve seen in this whole stretch. The period is 9 seconds, so it’s a bit of a short-period windswell, but it’s the only thing on offer. It’s still far from perfect, and the afternoon goes back to the poor cross-on junk. But for a guy who’s desperate, it’s the only wave in town.
So, keep your expectations low. The jetty is a sharky, ribbed-bottom spot that needs a decent push of swell to work, and it’s just not getting it. The water temp is sitting at 85°, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least it’s warm while you’re sitting there wondering where the waves went. This is a classic summer flat spell for the area. Hang loose, and hopefully, the forecasts change.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ENE 7 | SE 5 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SE 5 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SSE 3 | NE 8 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
84 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:35PM0.80m | 5:37AM0.78m | 6:40PM0.84m | 6:45AM0.83m | 7:37PM0.89m | 7:46AM0.88m | 8:29PM0.94m | 8:42AM0.92m | 9:16PM0.96m | 9:34AM0.95m | 10:01PM0.97m | 10:22AM0.95m | 10:44PM0.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:42AM-0.03m | 11:18PM0.21m | 11:47AM-0.06m | 00:20AM0.15m | 12:46PM-0.10m | 1:17AM0.09m | 1:41PM-0.13m | 2:11AM0.02m | 2:33PM-0.13m | 3:01AM-0.03m | 3:23PM-0.11m | 3:49AM-0.06m | 4:11PM-0.06m | 4:36AM-0.07m | |||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 5 | ENE 9 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | NE 8 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SE 7 | SE 3 | E 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 4 | E 8 |
84 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 6 | ESE 3 | SE 7 | NE 8 | E 7 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | NE 8 | E 7 |
1 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | E 7 | NE 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 7 | E 13 |
— | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | — | ESE 3 | SSE 3 | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 |
18 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 8 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 109 | 366 | 203 | 153 | 1358 | 203 | 327 | 1746 | 638 | 715 | 1746 | 813 | 388 | 311 | 715 | 715 | 1622 | 768 | 566 | 1746 | 380 |
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The above surf forecast table for Jupiter Inlet South Jetty provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jupiter Inlet South Jetty can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jupiter Inlet South Jetty 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 (Jupiter Inlet South Jetty) 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 Jupiter Inlet South Jetty 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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