Surf Forecasts:
New Jetty/South Jetty surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period, S swell with 107 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for New Jetty/South Jetty this week:
The surf forecast for New Jetty/South Jetty over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at New Jetty/South Jetty in the next 16 days are 0.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for New Jetty/South Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and settle in, mates. Let's talk about what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, it's a quiet stretch for New Jetty/South Jetty. The forecast is calling for a long run of small, weak swells and a lot of cross-onshore wind. For the first week and a half, from Wednesday the 19th of August all the way through to Friday the 28th of August, the wave heights are stuck between 1 ft and 2 ft, and the combined energy is mostly in the low to moderate range (a reading of 53 to 173). The wind is a constant problem, mostly coming from the WSW, making it cross-on or onshore. That's going to leave the surface choppy and messy. The water is a very warm 70°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least a wetsuit isn't needed, but the surf itself is a struggle.
The only real glimmer of hope comes right at the very end of the outlook. On Saturday the 29th of August, we finally see a bit of a bump. The swell height pushes up to 2 ft from the SSW, and the energy jumps to a strong 372. The period is a solid 17 seconds, which is a long-period groundswell, so it'll have some punch. The morning looks best with a light breeze, and while the wind is still cross-on, it's not too strong. This swell holds through Sunday the 30th of August, with another 2 ft from the SSW and energy at 274, and the wind looks better on Sunday afternoon, turning to a light onshore breeze from the SW. You might find a couple of clean, rideable waves at the peak of those tides, but it's a short window.
Basically, you've got nine days of poor conditions to get through, then a brief, promising window on the weekend of the 29th and 30th. After that, it drops back down into the small stuff. For beginners, this whole period is a write-off; the swell is tiny, and the wind is messy. It's a case of waiting it out.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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 kJ | 130 | 138 | 85 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 35 | 58 | 34 | 33 | 43 | 71 | 50 | 57 | 68 | 70 | 46 | 74 | 69 | 66 | 64 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:48PM1.44m | 4:04PM1.41m | 8:55AM1.01m | 5:27PM1.44m | 8:52AM1.08m | 6:31PM1.52m | 9:04AM1.13m | 7:18PM1.62m | 9:18AM1.17m | 7:56PM1.71m | 9:34AM1.23m | 8:30PM1.78m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 11:19PM0.40m | 00:43AM0.29m | 10:39AM1.03m | 1:36AM0.18m | 12:31PM0.99m | 2:15AM0.08m | 1:22PM0.91m | 2:45AM0.01m | 1:58PM0.80m | 3:13AM-0.05m | 2:31PM0.70m | 3:38AM-0.09m | |||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SSW 16 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 5 | W 7 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 14 | W 5 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | W 5 |
| kJ | 33 | 138 | 21 | 15 | 81 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 24 | 9 | 8 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 19 | 13 | 41 | 26 | 69 | 34 | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | W 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 130 | 9 | 85 | 81 | 24 | 79 | 35 | 58 | 34 | 33 | 20 | 71 | 33 | 57 | 68 | 70 | 46 | 58 | 58 | 66 | 64 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | WNW 7 | W 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | W 18 | W 16 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 23 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 43 | 14 | 50 | 15 | 50 | 50 | 14 | 70 | 24 | 21 | 30 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | W 5 | — | WNW 7 | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | W 5 | — | W 4 | W 5 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 |
| kJ | — | 16 | 32 | — | 18 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 40 | — | 9 | 28 | 20 | 18 | 74 | 20 | 25 | 50 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 23 | 0 | 86 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 1 | 22 | 23 | 11 | 22 | 73 | 9 | 22 | 171 | 16 |
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The above surf forecast table for New Jetty/South Jetty provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at New Jetty/South Jetty can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our New Jetty/South 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 (New Jetty/South 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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