Surfside Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, listen up. Rusty here. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it: the next sixteen days are a total dud for surf. There’s a big old flat spell staring us right in the face, so if you’re looking for waves, you might want to pick up a paddleboard or learn to love the lake. We’re looking at a solid gap with nothing on offer.

The first time we even see something that’s worth a mention is on Wednesday, August 26th, early. It’s small, but there’s a bit of south swell at 5ft with a 12-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 761. It’s a light cross-on breeze, which will put a bit of a crinkle on the surface. It’s marginal, at best, so don’t go rearranging your schedule. Water temp is a balmy 72°, a solid 5° above where it should be this time of year. That’s a big deal.

After that, it’s just a slow grind of tiny, weak surf. We’re talking waist-high slop through the end of the month. The period gets long, like 19 seconds on Friday, but with only 2ft of swell, it’s a tease. The energy is there but the size isn’t. It’s all just messy and uninspiring.

The first week of September keeps the same story: small south swells, 3 to 4ft, with light winds in the morning. It’s technically surfable, but the forecast keeps saying it’s poor or marginal. There’s no punch, no push. Just a lot of bobbing around.

Now, about that one bright spot. It’s a long way off, but on Wednesday, September 9th, in the afternoon, the ocean wakes up. The swell is forecast at 7ft from the south with a 16-second period. The combined energy is a very strong 2618. That’s the whole ballgame right there. This is a serious, expert-only wave. Anything over 8ft is too much for beginners, and this is right there with a long-period groundswell. At a beach break like Surfside Jetty, that long period can make it close out and look pretty gnarly. The wind is a cross-on 20 km/h, so it won’t be glassy, but it’ll have power. This is a promise for the future, but it’s a long way out, so take it with a grain of salt.

So, there you go. A whole lot of flatness and then one big, far-off storm swell to dream about. Don’t sell your board, but maybe start planning a road trip or tune up your gear. Forecasts change, so this blank run might not last forever. I’m Rusty, and I’m out.

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