Surf Forecasts:
Surfside Jetty surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, S swell with 683 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Surfside Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer over the next few weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this one’s a bit of a tough stretch.
The first session isn’t even worth paddling out for, and after that, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing for a long, long time. The surfable energy is just not lining up with decent conditions. The water is a real talking point, though – it’s sitting at a very unusual 72°F at the start, which is 5°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a real oddity.
So, kicking things off on Monday, September 7th, at Surfside Jetty. The morning has a 5ft swell from the south, with a 12-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 882. But the wind is a light 6 mph cross-shore from the WNW, which is okay, but the forecast says marginal surf. The afternoon sees the wind swing to the west and pick up to 12 mph, making it cross-onshore and choppy – a total write-off.
From Tuesday the 8th right through to Sunday the 13th, it’s grim. The swell drops off fast, barely scraping 3ft, and the wind is consistently cross-onshore. The energy drops to weak values, and the wave comment is consistently “poor”. You’re looking at a solid week of flat, messy conditions.
The second week doesn’t really offer any redemption. From Monday the 14th of September right through to Tuesday the 22nd, the swell is tiny, rarely pushing 3ft. The periods get long, even hitting 19 seconds at times, which would normally be exciting, but the energy is weak and the winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore. The wave comment never gets above “marginal” or “poor”. It’s a long, blank run.
Honestly, the best bet in this whole 16-day window is probably the morning of Monday, September 7th, and that’s not saying much. It’s the only day with a decent bump in size, but the conditions are just not clean. For a break that’s inconsistent and exposed to the west, this is a normal quiet spell. The setup looks more interesting for a kite session than a paddle session for most of this period.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the charts. This run won’t last forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | W 7 | W 8 | SW 19 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 812 | 683 | 383 | 184 | 136 | 98 | 127 | 184 | 232 | 342 | 306 | 295 | 245 | 174 | 171 | 140 | 100 | 106 | 72 | 69 | 142 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:14AM1.65m | 7:04PM2.26m | 8:42AM1.77m | 7:56PM2.31m | 9:11AM1.89m | 8:42PM2.30m | 9:39AM1.99m | 9:26PM2.21m | 10:07AM2.06m | 10:09PM2.07m | 10:34AM2.11m | 10:52PM1.89m | 11:02AM2.11m | 11:36PM1.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:59PM1.09m | 2:12AM0.11m | 1:52PM0.92m | 2:48AM0.10m | 2:39PM0.76m | 3:21AM0.17m | 3:23PM0.62m | 3:52AM0.28m | 4:06PM0.54m | 4:20AM0.44m | 4:49PM0.50m | 4:46AM0.62m | 5:33PM0.51m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 6 | SW 16 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 |
| kJ | 812 | 683 | 383 | 184 | 136 | 96 | 98 | 184 | 232 | 342 | 306 | 53 | 245 | 38 | 67 | 49 | 43 | 106 | 72 | 69 | 142 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 9 | S 12 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 16 | W 6 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 58 | 35 | 121 | 161 | 102 | 98 | 42 | 77 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 295 | 39 | 174 | 171 | 140 | 100 | 97 | 71 | 45 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | W 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 8 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 8 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 50 | 49 | 50 | 94 | 127 | 26 | 73 | 47 | 9 | 21 | 22 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 58 | 57 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 24 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 57 | 19 | 94 | 125 | 34 | 23 | 141 | 31 | 31 | 24 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 94 | 31 | 31 | 141 | 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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