
Surf Forecasts:
Surfside Jetty surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 352 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surfside Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Surfside Jetty over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, straight up, it’s a pretty bleak picture. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak surf and onshore winds, so don't get your hopes up. The water’s sitting at 72°F which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – a proper anomaly there, over 5°F warmer than normal. Feels like a bath, but the waves aren't going to do you any favours.
The first glimmer of anything is on Thursday morning, August 7th. A long-period 19-second SSW groundswell rolls in at 2ft, with the combined energy at a moderate 300. The wind is light offshore from the SW early, so it’ll be glassy clean. The problem? It’s tiny, and the forecast is marginal, with questionable tide conditions. This is the best we’ve got for a while, but only for the most desperate.
Friday the 8th has a similar story: small, long-period SSW swell with offshore winds in the morning, but the surf quality is still poor. The energy drops a bit, and by the afternoon the wind swings cross-onshore and chops it up. Saturday and Sunday, August 9th and 10th, the swell tries to nudge up to 3ft, but it’s still with that onshore breeze, and the comments keep calling it poor.
There’s a solid run of poor or marginal conditions right through to the middle of the second week. The swell is mostly SSW, rarely getting over 3ft, and the wind is either light onshore or moderate cross-onshore. This spot is inconsistent at the best of times, and this run is a real test of patience. The combined energy figures hover around the 200-400 mark, so moderate energy, but with the wrong wind direction, it’s just messy.
Looking further out, around Monday the 18th of August and Wednesday the 20th, we see a couple more marginal tags. Still tiny, still mostly onshore. No real standouts. Nothing is building into anything clean and decent. For a break that’s fairly exposed to the west and needs a west swell, seeing everything from the SSW with onshore winds is a recipe for frustration.
If you’re absolutely itching, the Thursday morning of August 7th is your only real shot for a clean, glassy paddle on a long-period, tiny wave. After that, it’s a long, flat, choppy wait. This setup might actually look more interesting for a kite session than a surf, given the persistent onshore breeze and small, weak swell. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 |
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63 | 85 | 82 | 212 | 145 | 240 | 237 | 203 | 291 | 246 | 167 | 163 | 143 | 101 | 99 | 55 | 154 | 207 | 142 | 173 | 206 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:43PM2.03m | 6:52AM1.27m | 4:57PM2.13m | 7:56AM1.39m | 6:06PM2.26m | 8:36AM1.51m | 7:07PM2.39m | 9:11AM1.61m | 8:00PM2.48m | 9:45AM1.71m | 8:49PM2.51m | 10:19AM1.80m | 9:36PM2.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:09AM1.10m | 11:51PM0.55m | 9:38AM1.21m | 00:57AM0.34m | 11:25AM1.24m | 1:49AM0.15m | 12:44PM1.17m | 2:34AM0.01m | 1:45PM1.06m | 3:15AM-0.06m | 2:38PM0.94m | 3:54AM-0.06m | 3:28PM0.84m | 4:30AM0.02m | |||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 4 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 |
63 | 85 | 6 | 212 | 145 | 240 | 237 | 203 | 291 | 246 | 167 | 163 | 143 | 101 | 99 | 55 | 154 | 207 | 142 | 173 | 206 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | SSW 20 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 4 | W 4 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 |
4 | 41 | 61 | 84 | 82 | 64 | 36 | 36 | 9 | 4 | 25 | 30 | 63 | 97 | 96 | 51 | 49 | 28 | 27 | 50 | 60 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | S 9 | SW 18 | W 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | W 4 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | S 9 | SSW 21 | SW 11 | W 4 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 5 | S 13 | SW 13 | W 6 |
38 | 6 | 82 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 6 | 16 | 57 | 6 | 45 | 31 | 1 | 25 | 25 | 33 | 54 | 5 | 28 | 27 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | — | — | W 3 | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — |
— | 5 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 141 | 94 | 31 | 141 | 141 | 16 | 141 | 141 | 16 | 32 | 141 | 31 | 31 | 141 | 1 | 31 | 46 | 44 | 31 | 94 | 1 |
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Information about the Surfside Jetty Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Surfside Jetty provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Surfside Jetty can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Surfside 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 (Surfside 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Surfside Jetty 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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