Surf Forecasts:
North Jetty surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, SE swell with 77 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Jetty this week:
The surf forecast for North Jetty over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Jetty in the next 16 days are 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Jetty over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got cooking for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a flat spell. We're looking at a long run of days with barely a bump. For the most part, you can leave the board in the car. The first real chance of anything rideable doesn't show until late in the game.
From now through to the 23rd of July, it's a total write-off. The swell is tiny, the periods are short, and the energy is just pathetic. You'll see combined energy levels down in the low tens and twenties – that's basically no energy at all. Don't bother.
The first glimmer of hope, and it's a faint one, arrives on the morning of Thursday the 23rd at North Jetty. We're looking at a tiny 2.3ft swell from the SE with an 8-second period. The combined energy is still weak at just 65. Winds are a light cross-offshore though, so the surface *might* be clean. The conditions note says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," and the score reflects that. It's a foamy day for a longboard, nothing more.
After that, the 24th and 25th of July offer more of the same – kneesnappers around 2.0ft to 2.3ft. The 25th afternoon has a bit of an offshore breeze and combined energy pushing 98, which is the best of a bad bunch, but it's still a monumental struggle for a wave.
So, the standout? If you're desperate, the afternoon of Friday the 24th is your pick. North Jetty has 2.3ft from the SE, a light cross-offshore breeze, and a combined energy of 98. It's clean, but it is what it is. Nothing over waist-high.
Water temp is sitting at 85.3°F, which is about 1.8°F warmer than average for this time of year – a nice warm bath for the flat spell.
Bottom line: this is a long, flat run. It’s the norm for this spot when the swell windows shut. Don't hold your breath.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 31 | 23 | 36 | 57 | 10 | 35 | 17 | 14 | 35 | 49 | 26 | 30 | 35 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:25PM2.13m | 6:46AM1.71m | 7:27PM2.20m | 7:48AM1.77m | 8:25PM2.25m | 8:47AM1.83m | 9:20PM2.26m | 9:44AM1.89m | 10:13PM2.23m | 10:39AM1.92m | 11:02PM2.16m | 11:31AM1.93m | 11:49PM2.06m | 12:21PM1.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:02AM0.20m | 1:03PM-0.04m | 2:00AM0.10m | 2:02PM-0.10m | 2:54AM0.02m | 2:58PM-0.13m | 3:45AM-0.03m | 3:52PM-0.13m | 4:34AM-0.05m | 4:44PM-0.07m | 5:21AM-0.03m | 5:37PM0.03m | 6:09AM0.02m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 |
 | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | 8:28 |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 34 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 33 |
Feels °C | 35 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SE 5 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 4 | SE 8 | — | SE 5 | SE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 7 | SE 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 19 | 36 | 2 | 5 | 35 | — | 8 | 35 | 2 | 26 | 30 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | — | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 9 | — | SE 4 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | 23 | 2 | 17 | 10 | — | 2 | 14 | 1 | — | 3 | 12 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | — | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | — | — | N 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | — | — | NE 7 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 2 | 9 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 11 | 2 | — | 12 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | SE 8 | SW 2 | — | SE 4 | WNW 3 | — | ESE 9 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | SE 8 | W 2 | — | SE 4 | — | WSW 3 | S 5 | W 2 | — |
| kJ | 31 | 6 | 1 | 57 | 1 | — | 17 | 1 | — | 49 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 1 | — | 4 | — | 1 | 13 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 414 | 80 | 80 | 27 | 70 | 80 | 14 | 184 | 80 | 14 | 80 | 10 | 767 | 1362 | 1362 | 1121 | 610 | 387 | 2037 | 647 | 610 |
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The above surf forecast table for North Jetty provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Jetty can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North 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 (North 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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