Surf Forecasts:
L Jetty surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SE swell with 465 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with ESE 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 (Jul 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for L Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me tell you, it’s a bit of a grim stretch ahead for L Jetty. We’re looking at a real flat spell to kick things off and not much to get excited about for a while.
Right now, the water’s sitting at a pretty warm 74°F, which is a touch above what we’d normally expect for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing if you go for a paddle. But that’s about the only good news.
The first couple of days are a write-off. Saturday afternoon is small, weak, and messy with onshore wind. Sunday and Monday are similar stories – tiny waves, poor conditions, and a lot of chop. By Tuesday the 28th, the swell is still junk, with a short period that’s just making closeouts. Honestly, the first proper pulse of swell doesn’t show up until later in the week.
Wednesday morning, July 29th, we finally see some life. The combined swell energy jumps to a moderate 224, but it’s still a bit of a gamble. A 4ft SSE swell with a short period and cross winds means it’s only just surfable, and definitely not a standout. The afternoon gets a little bigger at 6ft, but it’s lumpy and rough.
The best of a bad lot arrives Thursday morning, July 30th. We’ve got a 6ft NE swell, and the combined energy is solid at 368. Most importantly, that wind swings to a light cross-off, so the faces should be clean. That’s gonna be the pick of the whole 16-day window, but with an ESE optimum direction, this north-east swell isn’t hitting it perfectly, so don’t expect a classic session.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. Friday the 31st drops off quickly, and from the start of August all the way through to Sunday the 9th, we’re looking at a very long, flat run. The swell is tiny, periods are short, and there’s barely any energy in the water. You’ll see a few mornings with glassy conditions and maybe a tiny knee-high wave, but nothing worth the drive.
So, to put it plain: the only session that truly deserves a mention is Thursday, July 30th, especially the morning. It’s not perfect, but it’s the only window with some size, decent energy, and clean conditions. The rest of the 16 days is a flat, messy slog.
Hang in there, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 8 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 77 | 56 | 65 | 57 | 37 | 37 | 21 | 23 | 74 | 57 | 191 | 193 | 188 | 236 | 322 | 214 | 65 | 38 | 46 | 16 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:14PM1.44m | 5:44AM1.15m | 6:03PM1.48m | 6:33AM1.20m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:38PM0.22m | 11:32AM0.27m | 00:23AM0.17m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | S 5 |
| kJ | — | 56 | 51 | 57 | 37 | 37 | 21 | 23 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 193 | 101 | 110 | 46 | 214 | 65 | 33 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | — | ENE 6 | — | — | — | SE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 7 | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 22 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 3 | — | 31 | — | — | — | 35 | 63 | 38 | 26 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | S 4 | SSE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | — | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | N 5 | — | — | SSE 8 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | 77 | — | 65 | — | — | — | 6 | 8 | 74 | 57 | 191 | — | 188 | 236 | 322 | 15 | — | — | 46 | 22 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 403 | 50 | 52 | 572 | 2 | 1004 | 1656 | 3 | 516 | 1656 | 199 | 21 | 49 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 124 | 3 |
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