L Jetty Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.20° N 74.01° W

L Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's L Jetty sea temperature is
22.2° C
0.9° 

L Jetty surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


L Jetty surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, S swell with 38 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (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 Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s 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 0.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 10th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 5s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 10th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 5s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 10th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for L Jetty over the next 16 days.


Alright, this is Rusty. Let's look at what we've got for L Jetty over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it's a grim start. The water is sitting at 72°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there. But the surf? It's a ghost town for the first week. We're looking at a solid week of nothing worth paddling out for, from Thursday the 9th all the way through to the 17th. Tiny, weak swells, mostly under 3 feet, with periods so short they're barely an afterthought. The wind is all over the place, mostly cross or onshore, and the combined energy readings are in the weak 30s and 40s. It's a write-off. Don't even bother checking the cam.

Then, finally, a pulse of life shows up. Saturday the 18th morning, we see a 4 ft swell from the S, with a period of 6 seconds. That's still short period, but it's something. The wind goes offshore from the WSW, 12 mph, which is a game-changer. The combined energy hits 82 (moderate), and the comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." For a place that's been dead, that's a win. The afternoon gets a bit wilder, with the swell jumping to 5 ft from the same S direction, and the energy ramping up to 235 (moderate-strong). The wind is still off the land, but it's a fresh 22 mph. That's a lot of wind, and it might make it a bit bumpy, but it's the biggest push we've seen. Honestly, this is the standout. Saturday the 18th is the one day to look at, but keep in mind the swell direction is S, and L Jetty's optimum is ESE, so it's not hitting it perfectly. The size is okay for intermediates, but that 5 ft afternoon is getting into the territory where beginners might struggle.

After that, it goes flat again. Sunday the 19th drops back to 3 ft, and the rest of the week is a repeat of the first: small, weak, and messy. Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd see a bit more size (4 ft to 5 ft), but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy is only moderate. It's poor conditions all the way through. The 23rd has a 4 ft E swell with a cross-off wind, but the energy is still moderate, and the scores are a flat zero for quality.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a total blank. You're waiting until Saturday the 18th for a brief window of surfable, offshore-affected waves. After that, it's back to the waiting game. It's a tough run for L Jetty.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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38
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26
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31
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18
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12
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
WSW
10
NW
10
W
10
W
10
NE
15
E
15
ENE
25
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15
ESE
5
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High Tide
3:04PM1.55m
3:35AM1.25m
4:07PM1.62m
4:45AM1.27m
5:12PM1.69m
5:51AM1.34m
6:14PM1.76m
6:51AM1.41m
7:10PM1.81m
7:46AM1.47m
8:04PM1.83m
8:40AM1.51m
8:55PM1.80m
9:33AM1.54m
Low Tide
9:54PM0.20m
9:45AM0.09m
10:55PM0.10m
10:46AM0.05m
11:54PM0.02m
11:46AM-0.00m
00:50AM-0.06m
12:45PM-0.05m
1:45AM-0.13m
1:43PM-0.08m
2:37AM-0.17m
2:38PM-0.09m
3:26AM-0.18m
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8:27
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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