
Surf Forecasts:
L Jetty surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, S swell with 48 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at L Jetty in the next 16 days are 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for L Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for any proper waves, so don't hold your breath for anything epic. It's gonna be a flat spell for the most part, with a whole lot of nothing. We're looking at small, weak, and pretty ordinary surf for the foreseeable future. The first real chance of anything worth paddling out for doesn't even show up until late in the run, and even then, it's not going to be setting the world on fire. It's going to be a long stretch of small days, so let's just be honest about that from the start.
We open the run with a tiny, weak pulse that's just about surfable but nothing to get excited about. Sunday the 9th sees L-Jetty with some chest-high slop around `2ft` from the SSE. The energy is weak at `45`, and with a short 6-second period, it's going to be pretty crumbly. The morning has a light WNW breeze keeping it clean, but honestly, it's just one of those days you'd paddle out and probably regret it. There's a slightly better window in the afternoon as the wind drops to glassy, but it's still very ordinary stuff.
From Monday the 10th, it's a proper flat spell. We're looking at days and days of tiny, sub-foot dribble. The waves drop right off, and the energy levels are super weak, with single-digit values in the mix. There's a bit of a bump on the 11th with more southerly energy, but the wind turns onshore and chops it up, making it a complete mess. This blank run of flat, junk surf continues right through the middle of the month, with most days offering nothing but ankle-biters and poor conditions. There's no point even getting the wetsuit wet.
As we roll into the third week, there's a hint of something on the horizon, but it's still a while away. By the 20th of August, we finally see some better direction from the ESE, with a longer period swell starting to fill in. It's still small, around `2ft`, but the period jumps up to 11 seconds, and the energy finally pushes into moderate territory at `105` and `119`. That Thursday morning looks like the pick of the bunch, with a moderate offshore wind keeping things clean. It's not big, but it might have a bit more push to it. This is promising, but still a week and a half out, so we can't get too excited. The Friday after that falls back into mediocrity, and the weekend sees some more S swell but with cross-onshore winds, so the quality drops off again.
By the 24th, there's one last kick from the east, with a `2ft` swell and an offshore breeze giving you something to finish the run on. But honestly, this whole period is a classic case of flat and poor surf. The consistent theme is just a lack of any real size and energy, with mostly poor conditions. If there's one thing to hold onto, it's that Thursday the 20th looks like the only standout, with slightly better direction, longer period, and clean winds. It's a small reward for a long wait, but it's there. Keep your expectations in check, and maybe focus on other things until then.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | ESE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
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24 | 43 | 48 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 22 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:33AM1.27m | 5:00PM1.65m | 5:40AM1.35m | 6:02PM1.72m | 6:38AM1.45m | 6:58PM1.77m | 7:31AM1.54m | 7:48PM1.79m | 8:21AM1.60m | 8:35PM1.76m | 9:09AM1.62m | 9:22PM1.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:42PM0.13m | 10:35AM0.10m | 11:40PM0.04m | 11:36AM0.03m | 00:34AM-0.04m | 12:34PM-0.03m | 1:26AM-0.11m | 1:29PM-0.07m | 2:14AM-0.16m | 2:21PM-0.08m | 2:59AM-0.16m | 3:10PM-0.06m | 3:41AM-0.13m | ||||||
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
8:01 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
24 | 43 | 30 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 22 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | E 9 | E 8 | E 11 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 |
14 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | E 11 | E 8 | E 10 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 13 |
2 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | S 6 | — | — | S 5 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | — | NNE 2 | ESE 3 | S 5 | WSW 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | N 3 | — | — |
64 | — | 48 | — | — | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 40 | 1005 | 198 | 145 | 181 | 113 | 526 | 714 | 1306 | 240 | 145 | 745 | 555 | 181 | 656 | 145 |
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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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