Surf Forecasts:
L Jetty surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SE swell with 107 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for L Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee, let's have a look at what L Jetty has in store for us.
Honestly, mate, this is a tough one. I've been staring at the charts and there isn't a single window across the entire 16-day forecast where I'd say "get in the water, right now." The models are showing a long, flat, and mostly wind-affected run. We’ve got a gap that stretches for the whole forecast period, starting right now. There are no true standouts, no swell magnets firing. It’s just a blank run for this spot.
The only flicker of life comes right at the beginning, on Friday morning the 28th of August. We’ve got a small 3 ft SE swell pushing in with an 8-second period. The winds are glassy out of the northwest at 3 mph, so the surface will be clean. The water is sitting at 74°, which is notably a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The combined energy is weak at 98, so it’s not packing much punch. It’s surfable but very ordinary – think small, weak waves for a mellow morning session.
From that point on, it’s a downward slide. Friday afternoon turns to junk as a 9 mph SSE cross-shore chops everything up. Saturday and Sunday bring tiny, poor-quality swell with messy winds. The following week is a washout – onshore winds, periods of rain, and swell heights barely scraping 2-2 ft. By the second week, into September, the pattern doesn't shift; we’re stuck with tiny, weak swells and a persistent onshore flow. The 11-second period swells that show up around the 2nd of September bring a touch more energy (108), but with a cross-shore wind, they’ll just be bumpy and uninviting. For the sheer lack of quality and strong, messy winds, this setup honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing at times, but even then, the swell is tiny.
In short, put the board away for a while. This area tends to run dry like this, so it’s not unusual. Keep an eye on the charts though – it can’t stay this poor forever.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 84 | 46 | 44 | 25 | 36 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 84 | 59 | 56 | 47 | 32 | 32 | 28 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:01AM1.45m | 8:12PM1.59m | 8:35AM1.50m | 8:48PM1.57m | 9:11AM1.54m | 9:27PM1.52m | 9:50AM1.57m | 10:11PM1.45m | 10:35AM1.58m | 11:01PM1.38m | 11:26AM1.57m | 11:59PM1.31m | 12:23PM1.55m | 1:01AM1.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:06PM0.10m | 2:30AM-0.00m | 2:48PM0.08m | 3:05AM-0.02m | 3:29PM0.08m | 3:40AM-0.01m | 4:10PM0.10m | 4:15AM0.02m | 4:55PM0.15m | 4:54AM0.08m | 5:48PM0.21m | 5:41AM0.15m | 6:56PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — |
mm | 1 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 12 | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 32 | 35 | 31 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 29 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 32 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 14 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 |
| kJ | 84 | 46 | 44 | 25 | 5 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 21 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 7 | — | 59 | 56 | 47 | 11 | 7 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SSE 7 | E 9 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | — | SE 9 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 16 | 7 | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 32 | 32 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | S 6 | S 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 5 | — | — | — | E 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | SE 8 | — | S 5 | S 4 | SSW 5 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | — | WSW 3 | NW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 11 | 36 | — | 2 | 22 | 29 | — | 8 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 84 | 49 | 36 | 24 | — | 3 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 41 | 46 | 46 | 478 | 181 | 526 | 2577 | 3 | 145 | 96 | 1208 | 714 | 1395 | 0 | 403 | 1655 | 206 | 2 | 3 | 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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