Surf Forecasts:
Surfside Jetty surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 503 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Surfside Jetty this week:
The surf forecast for Surfside Jetty over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Surfside Jetty in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surfside Jetty over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a long, hard look at what’s coming for Surfside Jetty over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it’s gonna be a tough stretch.
Right off the bat, from this Sunday the 5th right through to the end of the first week, it’s pretty grim. There’s minimal, weak energy coming in, and the wind just won’t play ball. We’ve got light onshore and cross-onshore breezes that are going to keep the surface messy, and the swell is tiny.
There’s a brief flicker of hope on the 20th of July (Monday morning). The water here is sitting about one degree warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s a touch warmer than normal. We’ve got a long-period groundswell from the S at 4ft with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is strong at (776). But – and it’s a big but – the wind is onshore from the SW at 9 mph, mushing it up. The overall surf quality is still poor to marginal, and it’s inconsistent. This is an advanced-only reef-style setup that rarely breaks well, and crowds are likely here. The swell direction is SSW, which isn’t really hitting this break's optimum W exposure. It’s not the standout, it’s just the least bad option.
Honestly, for the entire 16-day window, there isn’t a single standout day. There's no point picking one. The better wave energy that shows up on the 19th (Sunday) and 20th (Monday) is ruined by the onshore wind. For any decent paddle-surfing, you’d be fighting a losing battle. If you’re into kite surfing, there might be something there with the onshore wind and the small lumps, but for a surfboard? Not looking good.
Keep an eye on the forecasts, because things can change, but right now, this is a blank run. It’s not unusual for this spot to go quiet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
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 kJ | 270 | 207 | 329 | 226 | 221 | 336 | 503 | 356 | 360 | 343 | 422 | 404 | 306 | 291 | 362 | 266 | 246 | 242 | 252 | 273 | 175 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:18PM1.68m | 1:09AM1.63m | 2:56PM1.77m | 2:22AM1.44m | 3:39PM1.89m | 4:07AM1.30m | 4:27PM2.01m | 6:04AM1.28m | 5:21PM2.15m | 7:32AM1.35m | 6:16PM2.30m | 8:34AM1.45m | 7:11PM2.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:48PM1.16m | 7:54AM0.66m | 9:13PM1.07m | 8:31AM0.80m | 10:43PM0.89m | 9:17AM0.94m | 00:00AM0.66m | 10:18AM1.05m | 1:02AM0.41m | 11:28AM1.12m | 1:55AM0.18m | 12:36PM1.13m | 2:45AM-0.00m | ||||||||
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 | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | W 6 | SSW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 18 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 270 | 207 | 329 | 31 | 169 | 86 | 94 | 356 | 183 | 100 | 422 | 169 | 158 | 291 | 362 | 266 | 246 | 242 | 252 | 273 | 175 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | W 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | S 18 |
| kJ | 68 | 68 | 24 | 226 | 221 | 220 | 503 | 106 | 360 | 343 | 69 | 404 | 306 | 96 | 88 | 40 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 12 | 96 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | S 10 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | S 7 | S 20 | SW 14 | S 20 | S 9 | — | S 12 | S 9 | S 9 | WNW 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 20 | SSE 9 | W 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 16 | 119 | 180 | 28 | 336 | 1 | 73 | 103 | 119 | 2 | — | 12 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 7 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | WNW 5 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | 33 | — | 45 | — | — | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 141 | 141 | 32 | 32 | 141 | 31 | 30 | 99 | 31 | 31 | 94 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 10 | 31 |
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