Surf Forecasts:
L Jetty surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, S swell with 454 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for L Jetty this week:
The surf forecast for L Jetty over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at L Jetty in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for L Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. The outlook for L Jetty over the next 16 days is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with very little to get excited about. The first real chance of anything surfable doesn’t show up until Monday the 3rd of August, and even then, it’s a mixed bag. For the most part, you’ll be staring at small, weak, and messy conditions.
The sole spot on the radar is L Jetty, a beach and jetty setup. It’s fairly consistent but exposed, and the crowds can be a problem. The water temp is sitting at 74°F, which is about average for the time of year.
Right now, we’re in a flat spell. From the start of the period through to the end of the weekend, it’s a no-go. Poor surf, weak energy (36 to 40), and cross-shore winds make it a total write-off.
Then on Monday the 3rd of August, we finally get a pulse. The morning brings a 7ft swell from the S, with a period of 8 seconds. That’s a chunky size for L Jetty, pushing it into the too-big-for-beginners zone. The combined energy jumps to 668 (moderate) and the wind is a clean cross-off from the SW. The waves will be clean, but the report flags it as marginal surf. The afternoon drops to 4ft, still clean, but pretty ordinary.
Tuesday the 4th through the rest of the first week sees the swell fade back to the 3ft to 5ft range, but the energy drops right off, and the conditions are mostly poor. There are a few clean windows with cross-off winds on the 5th, 6th, and 7th, but the swell is small and weak. The energy reading on the 7th morning is 146 (moderate), but the surf is still described as poor.
The second week is a real struggle. From the 8th of August onwards, the swell is tiny, mostly 1.0ft to 3ft, with very weak energy (13 to 124). The winds are often clean or offshore, but there’s simply no power. Even the afternoon of the 15th, with a 4ft swell from the E, is let down by a cross-on breeze and choppy water.
The best of a bad bunch, if you’re desperate, would be the morning of Monday the 3rd of August. That 7ft S swell with clean cross-off wind is the only real standout, but it’s only for the experienced crew. The rest of the time, it’s a case of leaving the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 27 | 54 | 15 | 25 | 39 | 103 | 454 | 183 | 149 | 84 | 68 | 50 | 66 | 52 | 66 | 78 | 137 | 78 | 91 | 75 | 94 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:45AM1.37m | 9:53PM1.50m | 10:23AM1.40m | 10:34PM1.45m | 11:06AM1.44m | 11:20PM1.39m | 11:53AM1.48m | 00:13AM1.33m | 12:45PM1.51m | 1:10AM1.28m | 1:41PM1.53m | 2:13AM1.24m | 2:42PM1.55m | 3:21AM1.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:48PM0.16m | 4:12AM0.03m | 4:27PM0.18m | 4:44AM0.05m | 5:10PM0.21m | 5:20AM0.07m | 6:01PM0.25m | 6:04AM0.12m | 7:09PM0.28m | 7:02AM0.16m | 8:28PM0.27m | 8:17AM0.18m | 9:39PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 12 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 31 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 | E 5 | E 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | E 12 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 6 | E 10 | — |
| kJ | 27 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 103 | 214 | 183 | 149 | 84 | 3 | 28 | 45 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 51 | 2 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | E 6 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | E 13 | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 8 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 5 | 54 | 15 | 25 | 39 | 56 | 454 | — | — | — | 68 | 50 | 66 | 52 | 66 | 78 | 137 | 78 | 91 | 75 | 94 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 996 | 443 | 996 | 1489 | 206 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 183 | 0 | 0 | 2500 | 417 | 29 | 228 | 29 | 6 | 228 | 25 |
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The above surf forecast table for L Jetty provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at L Jetty can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our L 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 (L 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).
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