Surf Forecasts:
L Jetty surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SSE swell with 207 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with SE 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 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for L Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I gotta be straight with you. The outlook for the next two weeks at L Jetty is pretty grim. There’s a long stretch of nothing to get excited about. The first solid surfable day is on Wednesday, 29 July, but even then it’s just barely worth a mention. We’re looking at a small, weak swell from the southeast, and the wind is a cross-offshore from the west-northwest, which keeps it clean, but the swell is tiny and the energy is low (102). The ride is short and weak, and the crowds are often around here, so you’ll be fighting for scraps.
That little blip fades fast. From Wednesday afternoon all the way through to Tuesday, 11 August, we’ve got a big dry spell. Day after day it’s a mix of tiny, poor-quality swell and unfavourable cross-shore or cross-onshore winds. The biggest issue is the wind direction – it's often from the north, south, or southeast, which either puts a chop on the face or turns it into a messy, lumpy windswell. The swell height barely gets above 2 ft, and period is short, usually 4 to 8 seconds, so there’s no punch or shape. The combined energy numbers are mostly in the teens to seventies, which is really weak, just a wash.
The best you’ll see in this whole run is a tiny window on the morning of Tuesday, 11 August. The wind is light from the north, making it a cross-off breeze, and the swell picks up a little to 2 ft from the east with a period of 7 seconds. The energy is moderate (54), and the wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It’s not a standout, but it’s the only time the wind and swell line up halfway decently. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Because the swell is small and weak, and the break is a beach/jetty setup, it’s actually more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on most days. If you’re a beginner, steer clear – the swell is too small and weak to learn on, and the conditions are rarely clean enough. For anyone else, you’re better off skipping this spot until the forecasts change, which they often do, but right now, this is a blank run. It’s not unusual for this area to have a quiet spell like this.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 |
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 kJ | 207 | 97 | 61 | 73 | 25 | 42 | 33 | 49 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 31 | 17 | 14 | 72 | 66 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:55AM1.29m | 8:05PM1.57m | 8:32AM1.32m | 8:40PM1.56m | 9:08AM1.34m | 9:16PM1.54m | 9:45AM1.37m | 9:53PM1.50m | 10:23AM1.40m | 10:34PM1.45m | 11:06AM1.44m | 11:20PM1.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:49AM0.09m | 1:48PM0.17m | 2:28AM0.05m | 2:30PM0.16m | 3:05AM0.03m | 3:10PM0.15m | 3:39AM0.02m | 3:48PM0.16m | 4:12AM0.03m | 4:27PM0.18m | 4:44AM0.05m | 5:10PM0.21m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | 8:14 | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | 28 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | 7 | 3 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | ENE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 97 | 61 | 73 | 25 | 42 | 28 | 49 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 72 | 66 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ENE 5 | E 6 | ENE 5 | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | E 5 | E 5 | SE 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 9 | — | — | 13 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | SSE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | ESE 9 | SE 9 | — | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 5 | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | NW 2 | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | S 4 | — | — | N 3 |
| kJ | 207 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 33 | 22 | — | — | — | 13 | 7 | 5 | 31 | 17 | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 279 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 49 | 4 | 49 | 75 | 2 | 239 | 248 | 196 | 1047 | 1338 | 1237 | 14 | 126 | 0 |
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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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