Surf Forecasts:
Surfside Jetty surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, S swell with 673 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surfside Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you, it’s been a tough stretch here at Surfside Jetty. Looking at the next couple of weeks, and honestly, there’s not much to get excited about for a paddle. The whole 16-day window is pretty lackluster.
We start with a real dud. From Sunday the 23rd right through the following Saturday, the 29th, it’s a whole week of poor surf conditions. The swell is on the small side, mostly around 1 ft to 2 ft from the SSW, and though we get some long period groundswell energy at 18 seconds, the wind is constantly messing things up. It’s cross-on or onshore, making for choppy, poor quality waves. The combined swell energy is low to moderate, like (236) or (282), but it just doesn’t matter with that wind.
Now, there is a tiny glimmer on Friday morning, the 28th of August. If you’re desperate, that morning session might be your best bet. The wind goes glassy, just a slight air, and we’ve got a 2 ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 19 seconds. The combined energy jumps to (460), which is moderate. It’s worth a look for some clean, lined-up sets, but with only 2 ft, it’s going to be small and a bit inconsistent. This spot is *inconsistent* anyway, so seeing any wave is a bonus, but don’t expect much.
After that, it’s back to the grind. The following week is more of the same: small, weak swell and onshore or cross-shore winds. There is a slight uptick in size around the 5th and 6th of September, with 4 ft SSW swell and light morning winds, but the energy is moderate and the surf forecast is still marginal at best.
Honestly partner, if you’re set on Surfside Jetty, you might be better off on a kite for most of this stretch, because the paddle surfing is looking grim. Forecasts can change, but for now, this is a long, flat, and choppy outlook.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
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 kJ | 167 | 85 | 111 | 215 | 152 | 101 | 173 | 169 | 127 | 345 | 653 | 566 | 456 | 274 | 200 | 174 | 312 | 329 | 582 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:47AM1.50m | 7:00PM2.03m | 9:04AM1.56m | 7:39PM2.12m | 9:22AM1.62m | 8:15PM2.19m | 9:41AM1.69m | 8:49PM2.21m | 10:01AM1.76m | 9:23PM2.18m | 10:23AM1.84m | 9:58PM2.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:52AM0.43m | 12:55PM1.25m | 2:23AM0.34m | 1:35PM1.16m | 2:51AM0.27m | 2:10PM1.06m | 3:17AM0.24m | 2:45PM0.96m | 3:42AM0.25m | 3:20PM0.86m | 4:06AM0.30m | 3:57PM0.78m | 4:29AM0.38m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | W 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SW 17 | W 5 | W 6 | SSE 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | W 8 | W 7 | S 9 | W 7 |
| kJ | 167 | 27 | 67 | 215 | 15 | 101 | 20 | 24 | 198 | 345 | 653 | 566 | 456 | 274 | 200 | 120 | 68 | 74 | 156 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | W 5 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 16 | 67 | 111 | 12 | 152 | 50 | 173 | 169 | 127 | 94 | 41 | 30 | 38 | 48 | 37 | 116 | 80 | 329 | 582 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | S 10 |
| kJ | 19 | 85 | 44 | 112 | 71 | 71 | 128 | 89 | 87 | 93 | 124 | 122 | 106 | 75 | 74 | 174 | 312 | 46 | 66 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — |
| kJ | 34 | — | 14 | — | — | 14 | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 104 | 141 | 2 | 104 | 46 | 16 | 94 | 94 | 24 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 94 | 31 | 1 | 71 | 31 |
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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).
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