Surf Forecasts:
L Jetty surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, SSE swell with 307 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at L Jetty in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for L Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's be real, this is a tough one. We're looking at L Jetty, and the next 16 days are a brutal stretch for wave riders. The outlook is pretty grim with hardly any swell to speak of, and what little there is, is mismatched with the wind. It's one of those rare blank runs that happens when the ocean just doesn't cooperate.
The first few days, starting Monday the 27th of July, are a write-off. We've got tiny 1ft waves from the ESE with a weak period of 8 seconds, and the wind is all over the place, mostly cross or cross-off, making a mess of things. The combined swell energy is a pathetic 34, so there's just no power in the water. The water temperature is sitting at 74°, which is about average for this time of year, but that's the only thing that's normal.
Tuesday the 28th offers a slight bump in size, but it's a messy 5ft from the SSE with a short 6-second period. The wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-shore, creating a lumpy cross-chop. It's poor surf, and the energy is only moderate at 122. This is not a day for a beginner; the choppy conditions and short period would make it a struggle.
Wednesday the 29th shows a glimmer of hope. The morning brings a 3ft SE swell, but more importantly, a light WNW offshore wind at 9 mph. The combined energy is 93, which is still weak, but the conditions are clean. This is the best we'll see in the first week. It's surfable, but very ordinary. Afternoon falls apart again with an onshore breeze.
We then slide into a long, dry spell. From Thursday the 30th through to the 10th of August, the swell is stuck between 1.0ft and 3ft, with the energy dropping into the single digits. The wind is mostly cross or cross-on, so there's nothing to ride. The best you can hope for is a glassy morning on the 4th of August (2ft from SE) or the 10th of August (2ft from E), but with virtually no swell, you'll be floating on a lake.
The entire period is a bust. There are no standout days, no hidden gems. The only real highlight is Wednesday morning, the 29th of July, for the offshore wind, but the swell is just too small. This is a good time to check the forecasts again in a week or so, because it can't stay this poor forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue night, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | E 6 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 22 | 23 | 23 | 39 | 119 | 209 | 91 | 163 | 77 | 72 | 54 | 37 | 44 | 28 | 52 | 26 | 31 | 13 | 24 | 17 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:48PM1.51m | 7:16AM1.25m | 7:28PM1.55m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:19PM0.23m | 1:07AM0.13m | 1:04PM0.20m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 5 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 3 | 209 | 91 | 90 | 77 | 72 | 54 | 37 | 44 | 28 | 52 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | — | ESE 9 | E 6 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 12 | 7 | 7 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 8 | 1 | 26 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | — | — | ENE 6 | — | — | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | — | WNW 3 | SSE 7 | WNW 2 | W 3 | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 5 | E 4 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 3 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | SW 3 |
| kJ | — | 9 | 20 | 39 | 119 | — | 1 | 163 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 10 | 20 | 9 | — | 31 | 3 | 24 | 17 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 200 | 1656 | 6 | 516 | 1542 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 52 | 50 | 46 | 49 | 248 | 239 | 248 | 1324 | 3 |
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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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