New Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on offer at New Jetty.

Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are a tough watch. The swell is tiny and the wind just won’t play ball. We’ve got a long run of poor conditions stretching through the first week and into the second, with only some glimmers of maybe-rideable surf tucked away in there. The water temp is sitting at a very unusual 73°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.

Starting from Monday 7th September, it’s a write-off. That afternoon we’ve got a 4ft SSW swell, 13-second period, but the combined energy is moderate (447) – it’s got some push, but the wind is a cross-onshore 9 mph, making it choppy and poor. Forget it. Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th are even smaller, with dribbly 1ft to 2ft swells and messy cross-onshore winds. The energy drops right off. Thursday 10th morning shows a 2ft SSW swell, 17-second period – that’s a long-period groundswell, but it’s weak (327) and cross-onshore. The afternoon improves slightly with an onshore 3ft SW swell and light breeze, but it’s still marginal at best. Friday 11th through to Sunday 13th? More of the same tiny stuff, with the Sunday 13th dropping to a pathetic 1.0ft.

We go through a flat patch from around 14th September all the way to 17th September – that’s three or four days of nothing worth paddling out for. Swells don’t even hit 2ft, and the energy is mostly under 200. Total doldrums.

The only real standout in this whole 16-day window is the morning of Friday 18th September. We’ve got a 2ft SW groundswell, 19-second period, so it’s very long-period. The combined energy is moderate (405). The wind is light and onshore, so expect clean but tiny waves. It’s marginal surf, but given the bleak run before it, this morning is the best you’ll get. New Jetty is a beach/jetty setup, so that long period might make the waves a bit straight and fat, but in these sizes it could still offer a few fun little runners. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so you might have company.

The other session worth noting is the morning of Sunday 20th September. A 2ft SSW swell, 19-second period, similar long-period groundswell, with a light cross-onshore 6 mph breeze. Energy is moderate (358). Again, marginal, but if you’re desperate, it’s your second-best chance.

After that, Monday 21st morning bumps up a touch with a 3ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and a light cross-onshore wind, but the quality is still rated as poor. The energy is moderate (400). It’s just too small and uneven to get excited about.

So, to sum it up: if you’re itching for a session, the morning of Friday 18th September is your best bet – clean, tiny, but with that long-period groundswell giving it some shape. The morning of Sunday 20th is a backup. Everything else is either flat or choppy. It’s a tough stretch, but keep an eye on the forecasts – it never stays poor forever.

Rusty.

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