L Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a lean stretch for L Jetty. We’re looking at a long, quiet spell with hardly any proper surf, so patience is the name of the game.

The first week is pretty much a write-off. From Friday the 17th right through to Tuesday the 22nd, it’s flat and messy. Waves are tiny, the wind is mostly cross or onshore, and the energy is weak. The water temperature is sitting at 74°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least a paddle won’t give you the chills.

Wednesday the 22nd afternoon is where we finally see a flicker of life. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the SSE, with a moderate offshore wind from the W keeping things clean. The combined energy jumps to 170 (moderate), which is the best we’ll see for a while. It’s not big, but it’s surfable and clean – a small window for a slow, fun session.

The rest of the week stays weak. Thursday morning offers a tiny 2ft with clean conditions, but the energy is still low (103). Saturday the 25th morning is glassy with a 2ft swell, but it’s gutless. The following days are more of the same – small, weak, and mostly cross-shore. The swell direction is all over the place, which doesn’t help.

Looking further out, the last day of July (Friday the 31st) gives us another glassy morning with a 1ft groundswell from ESE (9-second period). It’s clean, but you’ll be hunting for knee-high bumps. The energy is still weak (53). Not a standout, just a chance to get wet.

If I had to pick the best on offer, it’s Wednesday the 22nd afternoon. That 3ft clean swell with offshore wind is the only real window for something rideable. Beyond that, it’s pretty grim. The crowds are often around here, but with this lack of surf, the lineup will be quiet.

To be honest, with this setup, the beach might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. But stick with it – forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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