Surf Forecasts:
Pointe Jacques surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSE swell with 5,231 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pointe Jacques this week:
The surf forecast for Pointe Jacques over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pointe Jacques in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 14s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pointe Jacques over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 8 | S 19 | S 19 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
236 | 176 | 275 | 171 | 131 | 592 | 873 | 1242 | 1706 | 1741 | 1321 | 959 | 822 | 1082 | 2217 | 2142 | 1868 | 1942 | 1091 | 916 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:35AM0.78m | 4:23PM1.15m | 5:00AM0.89m | 4:53PM1.15m | 5:27AM1.00m | 5:23PM1.12m | 5:55AM1.09m | 5:52PM1.05m | 6:24AM1.15m | 6:22PM0.96m | 6:57AM1.19m | 6:53PM0.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:40PM0.10m | 10:01AM0.25m | 11:00PM0.07m | 10:40AM0.21m | 11:21PM0.05m | 11:18AM0.18m | 11:41PM0.04m | 11:56AM0.16m | 00:03AM0.04m | 12:36PM0.17m | 00:25AM0.05m | 1:18PM0.19m | 00:50AM0.06m | |||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 9 | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | NW 14 | W 13 | W 13 | S 14 | SSE 11 | ESE 10 |
236 | 163 | 107 | 151 | 118 | 232 | 256 | 1242 | 1706 | 1741 | 1321 | 959 | 822 | 538 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 89 | 1091 | 512 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 14 | SE 13 | SSW 6 | S 12 | ESE 8 | S 19 | S 19 | SSW 6 | — | NW 18 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | W 14 | W 14 | — | NW 13 | NW 13 | W 13 | S 13 | S 13 |
19 | 7 | 18 | 75 | 131 | 592 | 873 | 23 | — | 12 | 147 | 62 | 4 | 4 | — | 28 | 27 | 4 | 123 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | — | S 22 | S 21 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | W 16 | SE 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | — | — | NW 13 | — | W 13 | W 13 |
4 | — | 9 | 34 | 103 | 95 | 87 | 58 | — | — | 5 | 94 | 21 | 21 | — | — | 6 | — | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | SSE 11 |
189 | 176 | 275 | 171 | — | — | — | 396 | 865 | 964 | 678 | 634 | 587 | 1082 | 2217 | 2142 | 1868 | 1942 | 485 | 916 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 1756 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 1842 | 1842 | 1842 | 1842 | 1842 | 1842 | 1846 | 1842 | 1842 | 1835 | 1842 | 1785 | 1785 |
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Information about the Pointe Jacques Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pointe Jacques provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pointe Jacques can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pointe Jacques 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 (Pointe Jacques) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Pointe Jacques may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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