Surfside Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down what’s happening at Surfside Jetty. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, and honestly, for the next couple of weeks, we’re looking at a lot of marginal conditions. The swell is coming in from the SW and SSW, but it’s mostly small and the wind is often cross-on or onshore, which is a shame. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

The first surfable day is Saturday, July 25th. It’s not great, but it’s something. You’ve got a 2 ft swell from the SW with a very long period of 21 seconds, and energy is moderate (526). The wind is light and cross-on from the S at 6 mph, so it’s a bit bumpy. The long period means the sets will be well-spaced, but at a beach break, it might just close out. Still, for a paddle, it’s doable. Sunday morning, July 26th, is similar, with a 3 ft SSW swell and a 19-second period, energy at 558. The wind is still light and cross-on. It’s small, clean-ish, but nothing to get excited about.

The standout window, and I mean the only real standout, looks to be Thursday, July 30th, and into Friday, July 31st. On Thursday morning, the swell picks up to 4 ft from the S with a 15-second period, and the energy is moderate (695). The wind is onshore from the SW at 6 mph, so it’s not ideal, but it’s workable. The real kicker is Thursday afternoon – the swell jumps to 6 ft from the S (15 seconds), and the energy is strong (1253). That’s a solid, powerful wave. However, it’s over 5 ft, so it’s getting a bit too much for beginners, and the wind is onshore at 9 mph, which will chop it up. Friday morning, July 31st, holds the biggest swell of the period at 6 ft from the S, with 14-second periods and energy at 1304. Again, the wind is cross-on from the SSW at 9 mph, so it’s going to be a bumpy, powerful session. This is expert territory for sure, and the crowds are often a thing here, so be prepared.

After that, it drops off quickly. Saturday, August 1st, has a 5 ft SSW swell with a 13-second period, but the wind is onshore, and the energy is moderate (687). From Sunday, August 2nd, onwards, the swell just disappears. We’re looking at tiny 1 ft to 2 ft waves for days, with onshore wind, and the energy is weak (81 to 296). It’s a flat spell from that point, with no real surf on offer until maybe Friday, August 7th, where there’s a tiny 2 ft SSW swell with a 19-second period, but the energy is still low (301). It’s a long gap of poor conditions.

So, bottom line: if you’re an expert, the Thursday 30th and Friday 31st of July are your best bet for size, but it won’t be clean. For everyone else, the early mornings around the 25th and 26th are the most manageable, but it’s small and cross-on. Don’t expect much after the first week.

Rusty.

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