Surf Forecasts:
Surfside Jetty surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, S swell with 876 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surfside Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next 16 days for Surfside Jetty. Don’t get your hopes too high.
The water is a balmy 72°, which is about 6° warmer than it should be for this time of year. It’s a noticeable shift.
The first real chance to get a wave is on Thursday, July 30th. The morning session is the pick. We’ll see a 5ft swell from the S, with a 14-second period. That’s real groundswell. The wind is a light onshore breeze, so it’ll be a little bumpy, but you can make it work. The combined energy is moderate at 732. Friday morning, July 31st, is almost a mirror image – 5ft from the S, 14-second period, light onshore wind. Same swell, different day. The direction isn’t the ideal W for the jetty, so it won’t be perfect.
Then, it all goes quiet. From Saturday, August 1st, the swell drops and the conditions get messy. We’re looking at a long, flat spell. From Sunday, August 2nd, all the way through to Monday, August 10th, the forecast is just poor. The swell barely reaches 2ft, and the wind is a constant problem. The energy numbers drop into the double digits, which is flat territory.
There’s a tiny glimmer on the morning of Wednesday, August 12th. A 2ft swell from the SW, with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is 285, so it’s not strong, but that long period might give it a little life. The light cross-onshore wind is a drag, but it’s the only thing on the menu that’s not a total loss.
The best bet is those Thursday and Friday mornings. 5ft S swell, 14-second period, and light winds. For a spot that’s inconsistent and fairly exposed, that’s your window. The rest of the two weeks is a long, flat run. Don’t plan a trip around it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 629 | 601 | 499 | 392 | 387 | 534 | 711 | 534 | 441 | 714 | 564 | 498 | 379 | 350 | 82 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 42 | 42 | 40 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:24AM1.57m | 9:08PM2.27m | 10:50AM1.60m | 9:42PM2.26m | 11:15AM1.64m | 10:15PM2.19m | 11:41AM1.69m | 10:48PM2.08m | 12:07PM1.75m | 11:24PM1.92m | 12:35PM1.80m | 00:05AM1.73m | 1:07PM1.86m | 00:58AM1.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:57PM1.09m | 4:21AM0.19m | 3:33PM1.04m | 4:49AM0.21m | 4:10PM1.01m | 5:15AM0.27m | 4:49PM0.98m | 5:39AM0.37m | 5:32PM0.96m | 6:04AM0.49m | 6:23PM0.94m | 6:28AM0.63m | 7:25PM0.91m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 629 | 601 | 499 | 657 | 631 | 534 | 711 | 534 | 441 | 714 | 564 | 498 | 379 | 350 | 82 | 32 | 43 | 42 | 29 | 29 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | SSE 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 13 | W 7 | SSE 11 | S 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 5 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 39 | 29 | 354 | 392 | 387 | 303 | 21 | 90 | 295 | 34 | 26 | 13 | 43 | 31 | 25 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 42 | 42 | 40 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | — | W 6 | W 7 | — | — | W 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 107 | 146 | 31 | 45 | 23 | 13 | — | 21 | 14 | — | — | 9 | 15 | 15 | 56 | 50 | 26 | 44 | 24 | 41 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 148 | 31 | 31 | 94 | 23 | 31 | 71 | 31 | 32 | 71 | 5 | 32 | 86 | 16 | 31 | 86 | 31 | 31 | 141 | 1 |
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