New Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the next couple of weeks at New Jetty are a real struggle. The water’s sitting at 72°, which is a whopping 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, almost like the ocean’s forgotten what season it is. But the surf? It’s mostly flat, weak, and messy.

The combined energy of all swells directed here is weak, only measuring 141, and it barely climbs above that for days. We’re talking tiny swells, mostly 1ft to 2ft out of the SSW and SW, with periods around 13 to 18 seconds – that’s a long period for such small waves, meaning they’ll be slow and fat. The wind is a real problem too, mostly onshore or cross-onshore from the WSW and SW, keeping things choppy and frustrating. From Tuesday 11 August right through to the morning of Wednesday 19 August, there’s nothing but poor surf conditions and marginal calls. That’s over a week of waiting.

Then, on Wednesday 19 August morning, we finally get a bright spot. It’s still only 2ft from the SSW with a 15-second period, but the wind goes glassy – dead calm out of the south at just 3 mph. That’s a major positive. The combined energy jumps to 452, which is moderate, and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” It’s not big, but it’ll be clean and fun for an intermediate surfer. This is the standout of the whole outlook. The crowds at New Jetty can show up sometimes, so get in early if you can.

After that, it’s back to the same old story. The rest of the 16-day window is filled with weak swells, onshore winds, and poor to marginal surf. The occasional pickup in energy – like 426 on Wednesday 26 August afternoon – is still only 3ft, and the wind is onshore, so it’s not worth getting excited about. Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle, Wednesday 19 August morning is your only real shot. Otherwise, it’s a long blank stretch.

Rusty.

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