Surf Forecasts:
Pointe Jacques surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SSE swell with 1,162 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pointe Jacques this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Pointe Jacques in the next 16 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pointe Jacques over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1231 | 939 | 509 | 447 | 338 | 398 | 349 | 289 | 291 | 284 | 277 | 479 | 901 | 734 | 567 | 486 | 367 | 433 | 542 | 517 | 403 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:23PM0.87m | 8:12AM1.11m | 7:53PM0.74m | 8:52AM1.05m | 8:22PM0.62m | 9:39AM0.98m | 8:54PM0.51m | 10:44AM0.92m | 9:58PM0.42m | 12:16PM0.90m | 2:23AM0.41m | 1:40PM0.93m | 3:18AM0.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:51PM0.25m | 1:30AM0.09m | 2:40PM0.32m | 1:54AM0.15m | 3:37PM0.38m | 2:18AM0.21m | 5:03PM0.43m | 2:42AM0.28m | 7:33PM0.41m | 9:04PM0.33m | 5:14AM0.40m | 9:35PM0.26m | |||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | N 12 | — | ESE 9 | S 18 | S 11 | S 20 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | S 16 |
1231 | 939 | 509 | 447 | 338 | 346 | 247 | 239 | 163 | 104 | 101 | 3 | — | 336 | 6 | 9 | 31 | 34 | 60 | 53 | 75 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 7 | W 13 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 12 | SE 13 | E 17 | — | — | S 18 | S 17 | SSE 20 | — | SE 18 | SE 17 | S 19 |
59 | 68 | 72 | 50 | 48 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 40 | — | 12 | 11 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 8 | SE 16 | W 14 | SE 15 | W 13 | ESE 13 | S 18 | SSE 17 | — | — | — | S 18 | S 22 | — | — | — | — | SE 16 |
8 | 74 | 31 | 2 | 38 | 4 | 60 | 3 | 17 | 6 | 29 | — | — | — | 6 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
308 | 217 | 186 | 261 | 248 | 398 | 349 | 289 | 291 | 284 | 277 | 479 | 901 | 734 | 567 | 486 | 367 | 433 | 542 | 517 | 403 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1793 | 1842 | 1785 | 1793 | 1785 | 1785 | 1785 | 1785 | 1769 | 1769 | 1769 | 1761 | 1780 | 1769 | 1756 | 1780 | 1769 | 1756 | 1780 | 1769 | 1756 |
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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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