L Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what L Jetty’s got lined up for us. I’ll be straight with you, it’s a slow fortnight, and we’ve got to pick our moments.

Right out of the gate, we’ve got nothing worth paddling for. The first real hope doesn’t show up until Tuesday morning, the 7th of July. We’ll see a little 3ft swell from the east, but with a weak period of only 6 seconds the energy is just moderate, about 140. On the upside, the wind is glassy, so the surface will be clean. The water temp is sitting at 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Still, the surf quality is poor, so it’s a gamble.

Honestly, things stay pretty bleak for the rest of the first week and into the second. There’s a stretch from the afternoon of the 7th all the way through to the 14th where the best we get is "surfable but very ordinary." It’s a lot of small, weak, and messy conditions. Crowds are possible at this spot, but I wouldn’t worry about it because there won’t be much to fight over.

Now, the one standout to pencil in. Wednesday the 15th of July is our best bet. A west wind will blow clean offshore, giving us the best shape we’ll see. The swell bumps up to a more noticeable 5ft from the SSE, though it’s still short-period at 7 seconds. The combined energy reads 178, which is moderate but the best in the whole outlook. It’s still only "surfable but very ordinary," but with that clean offshore wind, it’s the only window that feels worthwhile. This is for the experienced crew; beginners will find that 5ft a bit much.

Thursday the 16th morning offers a brief moment of glassy, clean 3ft surf, but it’s weak (energy 74) and fades fast as the wind swings onshore by the afternoon. After that, we’re back to poor conditions through to the 18th.

Overall, it’s a quiet run. The 15th is your day if you’re keen, but don’t expect any fireworks.

Rusty.

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