Surf Forecasts:
Surfside Jetty surf forecast from 7 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★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m 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 0.5m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 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 cards.
First up, the water’s sitting at 72°F which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won’t be needing a thick wetsuit, that’s for sure.
But, I’ve gotta be straight with you – we’re in for a long, dry spell. There’s a gap of over two weeks with nothing worth paddling out for. The first sign of anything rideable isn’t until Friday the 22nd of August over at Surfside Jetty. That morning, a small long-period groundswell from the SSW rolls in with a 2ft swell, but the period is 15 seconds, so it’ll have some push behind it for a reef or point. The combined energy is moderate (463). Wind is light and offshore from the SW, so the surface should be clean. It’s a marginal call though – small and inconsistent, so don’t get your hopes up too high. That afternoon, a short-period wind swell from the W kicks up to 4ft but only 8 seconds, and cross-onshore winds make it messy. That afternoon is not worth it.
Honestly, nothing else in this whole 16-day window gets a nod. The break is inconsistent at the best of times, and this run is a classic example. It’s a quiet period – forecasts can always change, but right now, keep the board in the shed.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 212 | 145 | 240 | 237 | 203 | 291 | 246 | 167 | 165 | 145 | 101 | 99 | 64 | 154 | 207 | 142 | 173 | 206 | 124 | 196 | 188 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 10:52AM1.88m | 10:21PM2.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:17PM0.76m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 212 | 145 | 240 | 237 | 203 | 291 | 246 | 167 | 165 | 145 | 101 | 99 | 64 | 154 | 207 | 142 | 173 | 206 | 124 | 196 | 188 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 84 | 82 | 64 | 36 | 36 | 16 | 8 | 25 | 19 | 63 | 97 | 96 | 51 | 49 | 28 | 28 | 69 | 60 | 58 | 58 | 61 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | S 9 | SSW 21 | SSW 11 | W 4 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSE 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | W 9 | W 6 | SSW 21 | SW 20 |
| kJ | 4 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 57 | 7 | 45 | 24 | 1 | 25 | 25 | 33 | 54 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 45 | 98 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | 9 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 141 | 94 | 44 | 141 | 141 | 16 | 32 | 141 | 32 | 32 | 171 | 1 | 31 | 122 | 1 | 31 | 141 | 23 | 31 | 141 | 17 |
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