Surf Forecasts:
L Jetty surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with 108 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for L Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what L Jetty has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you from the jump – this is a tough run. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak, and generally uninspiring surf.
The first real chance to get wet comes early on Thursday, the 6th of August. We’re looking at a 4ft swell pushing in from the S, but it's wrapping in with a short, weak 6-second period. The combined energy is only moderate, at best, reading 135. You'll find some surfable waves on the Thursday morning with a clean cross-off breeze from the SSW, but it's nothing to write home about and the quality is low. The water temp is sitting at 76°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The wind freshens up Thursday arvo and wrecks it. The weekend brings some hope, but it’s still on the small side. Sunday the 9th of August arvo is a standout moment - the swell bumps up to a clean 3ft from the S with a bit more energy (128), and the wind goes completely glassy (0 mph from the WNW). That’s your best chance for a smooth, clean session, but don't expect barrels. The swell period is still short at 6 seconds, so it'll be a bit soft and wobbly.
Other than a brief pulse on Thursday the 20th of August arvo where the S swell hits 4ft and has moderate energy (144) - but again, winds are messy and cross-shore - it's a grim outlook. We're looking at many days of flat, weak swell under 3ft with poor conditions. From the 11th right through to the 19th, the forecast is a desert of tiny, weak waves and the occasional bit of onshore chop. Honestly, for this 16-day window, the setup at L Jetty looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on a few of those windier days. But for us surfers, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri night, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 34°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 |
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 kJ | 31 | 39 | 83 | 88 | 98 | 39 | 49 | 41 | 47 | 22 | 58 | 47 | 84 | 27 | 18 | 27 | 24 | 15 | 21 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:10AM1.28m | 1:41PM1.53m | 2:13AM1.24m | 2:42PM1.55m | 3:21AM1.23m | 3:51PM1.59m | 4:33AM1.27m | 5:00PM1.65m | 5:40AM1.35m | 6:02PM1.72m | 6:38AM1.45m | 6:58PM1.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:09PM0.28m | 7:02AM0.16m | 8:28PM0.27m | 8:17AM0.18m | 9:39PM0.22m | 9:30AM0.16m | 10:42PM0.13m | 10:35AM0.10m | 11:40PM0.04m | 11:36AM0.03m | 00:34AM-0.04m | 12:34PM-0.03m | 1:26AM-0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 30 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 10 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | S 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 50 | — | 56 | 39 | 9 | 41 | 26 | 22 | 58 | 47 | 41 | 27 | 18 | 4 | 24 | 15 | 3 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 11 | — | E 11 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 8 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 15 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 13 | — | — | — | E 10 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 8 | E 9 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | E 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | S 4 | S 6 | — | S 6 | — | — | S 6 | WSW 3 | — | S 5 | S 6 |
| kJ | 31 | 39 | 83 | 88 | 98 | 73 | 49 | — | 47 | 15 | 104 | — | 84 | — | — | 27 | 1 | — | 21 | 39 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1199 | 996 | 0 | 874 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 240 | 3 | 113 | 40 | 3 | 21 |
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