Surf Forecasts:
Surfside Jetty surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, S swell with 1,585 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period with S 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s. 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 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surfside Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a pretty quiet stretch ahead for Surfside Jetty. Let’s break it down.
First up, the water is sitting at 69°, which is a touch warmer than what we usually get this time of year – nothing crazy, just a nice little bonus.
The first few days are a total write-off. From Thursday the 16th to Wednesday the 22nd, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves with a combined energy that barely gets going, peaking at just 310 (moderate energy) on the Saturday afternoon. It’s mostly cross-on breezes and choppy conditions, so don’t even bother paddling out. There’s a solid 8-day gap of nothing worth mentioning.
Things start to look a bit more interesting around Thursday the 23rd. The swell picks up to 6 ft, coming from the south, with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a solid groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 1472 (strong wave energy), but the wind is variable. It’s still a bit of a gamble, with marginal surf quality. Given the size, this is advanced territory only – too big for beginners.
Friday the 24th through Sunday the 26th holds some potential, with swell hanging around 5 ft to 5 ft from the south. The energy stays strong (over 1000). The best window might be Saturday morning the 25th with light offshore winds from the SSW, and a 5 ft swell. That’s the standout for the whole period – clean conditions and manageable size. But keep in mind, this is an inconsistent break, so you might have to wait for the sets.
Going into the final week, from the 27th to the 31st, the swell drops back down to around 3 ft to 4 ft, with a very long period of 18-19 seconds. That kind of long period means the waves will have plenty of energy, but at a beach break like this, they can be a bit too straight and hard to catch. The winds are light and mostly offshore, so it’ll be glassy, just small.
Honestly, if you’re looking for the best bet, aim for the morning of Saturday the 25th. It’s not perfect, but it’s the closest we’ll get to a clean, fun session in this 16-day outlook.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | SW 17 | S 13 | SSW 15 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 88 | 91 | 130 | 74 | 77 | 246 | 201 | 114 | 235 | 463 | 334 | 248 | 754 | 482 | 288 | 358 | 362 | 242 | 236 | 1585 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:22PM2.28m | 12:55PM1.82m | 00:11AM2.03m | 1:37PM1.86m | 1:05AM1.75m | 2:21PM1.88m | 2:10AM1.49m | 3:08PM1.90m | 3:45AM1.30m | 3:59PM1.91m | 5:56AM1.25m | 4:52PM1.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:19PM0.95m | 6:21AM0.16m | 6:18PM0.95m | 6:58AM0.36m | 7:25PM0.96m | 7:34AM0.58m | 8:43PM0.94m | 8:10AM0.80m | 10:13PM0.88m | 8:48AM0.99m | 11:40PM0.77m | 9:38AM1.14m | 00:48AM0.63m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | S 16 |
| kJ | 59 | 45 | 40 | 25 | 77 | 246 | 98 | 114 | 143 | 463 | 330 | 248 | 754 | 482 | 288 | 358 | 362 | 351 | 744 | 1585 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | W 6 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSE 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 6 |
| kJ | 88 | 55 | 130 | 74 | 13 | 69 | 201 | 66 | 235 | 238 | 334 | 166 | 37 | 160 | 102 | 40 | 174 | 242 | 236 | 58 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | S 12 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | S 13 | W 6 | W 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 20 | SSE 14 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | S 17 | SW 7 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 27 | 91 | 53 | 51 | 43 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 121 | 11 | 12 | 104 | 37 | 37 | 82 | 32 | 35 | 205 | 17 | 178 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | — | SE 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | W 4 | — | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | 5 | 8 | 9 | 28 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 94 | 31 | 31 | 94 | 32 | 32 | 94 | 31 | 31 | 94 | 46 | 141 | 141 | 30 |
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