
Surf Forecasts:
L Jetty surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, S swell with 559 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with S 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for L Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch ahead for L Jetty. The first few days are pretty grim with a thunderstorm risk and strong cross-shore winds that are leaving the ocean a lumpy mess. There’s nothing to get excited about until Wednesday morning, July 22nd, when things finally start to look up.
Wednesday, July 22nd is your best chance in this whole outlook. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell rolling in from the south with a period of 8 seconds and the combined energy of all swells directed here is sitting at a solid 223 (moderate energy). The morning is the real standout with a gentle WSW offshore wind, making for clean, lined-up waves at L Jetty. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need to worry about a thermal. Intermediates will have fun on this, and while crowds are often a thing here, it’s a weekday, so you might get a few less cars in the lot. The afternoon sees the swell bumping up to 6ft with a big jump in energy (555 – moderate to strong), and the wind going cross-off, which will still be clean. That afternoon push is a bit bigger, so keep an eye on it if you’re comfortable.
After that, it’s a long, dry spell. From Thursday the 23rd all the way through to the end of the forecast on August 5th, the swell drops off hard, mostly under 3ft, with periods often short and weak. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, and the combined energy values rarely break 100 (weak energy). There’s a brief moment on Thursday afternoon, July 30th, where the wind goes offshore (WNW) and the waves are surfable at 3ft from the SSE, but it’s a marginal call with poor clarity in the conditions. The ocean just doesn’t want to cooperate. With this many days of flat or poor conditions, it’s a normal quiet period for the area – sometimes the ocean just needs a rest.
Stay patient, and check back in case the forecasts shift.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
14 | 77 | 81 | 209 | 223 | 418 | 128 | 73 | 58 | 28 | 24 | 31 | 72 | 91 | 77 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 37 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:09AM1.31m | 1:48PM1.46m | 1:59AM1.21m | 2:36PM1.43m | 2:51AM1.14m | 3:27PM1.41m | 3:48AM1.11m | 4:21PM1.41m | 4:48AM1.11m | 5:14PM1.44m | 5:44AM1.15m | 6:03PM1.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:15AM0.17m | 8:03PM0.31m | 8:09AM0.24m | 9:05PM0.32m | 9:03AM0.29m | 10:00PM0.30m | 9:55AM0.30m | 10:51PM0.26m | 10:45AM0.29m | 11:38PM0.22m | 11:32AM0.27m | 00:23AM0.17m | |||||||
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
8:21 | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 20 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | E 12 | — | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | — | S 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
3 | — | 3 | — | 223 | 137 | 128 | 73 | 58 | 28 | 24 | 8 | 72 | — | 3 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 37 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 6 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | NE 4 | S 4 |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 7 | W 3 | S 8 | N 3 | NE 4 | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | NE 4 | SE 2 | SW 3 |
14 | 77 | 81 | 209 | 1 | 418 | 5 | 24 | — | — | — | 31 | — | 91 | 77 | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 996 | 1199 | 1199 | 1199 | 0 | 4 | 49 | 52 | 228 | 3 | 75 | 675 | 52 | 572 | 479 | 32 | 75 | 403 | 3 |
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Information about the L Jetty Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for L 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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