The Jetty Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.37° N 74.40° W

The Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Jetty sea temperature is
25.3° C
1.8° 

The Jetty surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Jetty surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, S swell with 193 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Jetty this week:

The most powerful waves expected at The Jetty in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 16th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Jetty over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, gang, Rusty here. Looking at the next couple of weeks, it’s gonna be a bit of a wait for anything worth getting properly excited about. The surf window is open, but it’s looking pretty flat and messy for a good stretch. We’re talking about a solid run of small, junky waves before we see anything with a bit of push to it.

We’re looking at The Jetty, a sandbar set-up that can be fun but is pretty much a beginner’s spot. To start, the water's sitting at 78°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Not a huge deal, but you might not need the thickest suit.

The next several days are going to be a grind. From Sunday the 9th through to about Friday the 14th, it’s tiny. We’re talking knee-high slop at best, with the swell energy just not there. The winds are mostly cross or onshore, chopping up what little is on offer. You’ll see the swell bumping around 1ft to 2ft with short period energy in the 4 to 6 second range, which is just not doing anything for a sandbar. The combined energy is weak, mostly under 50, so it’s basically a lake out there. Not worth the paddle.

The weekend of the 16th and 17th sees a bit more wind, but it’s not good wind. Saturday afternoon brings a strong cross-onshore breeze at 25 mph, and the swell bumps up to 4ft, but it’s short-period and messy. Sunday the 17th cleans up with a light offshore in the morning, but the swell is still weak, around 3ft. It’s a lot of work for not much reward.

Here’s the thing, though. Further out, around the 19th and 20th, we finally start to see some longer period energy show up. The period jumps to 12 seconds on the 19th, and the energy starts climbing into the moderate range, hitting 106 on Wednesday afternoon. The winds turn offshore and it cleans up. We’re looking at 2ft of south swell, but with that longer period, it’ll have a bit more shape. It’s still small, but it’s the best we’re going to see in this run. It’s not going to be epic, but it’ll be surfable.

The rest of the second week stays pretty marginal. A bit of swell, a bit of chop, nothing that really stands out. It’s one of those stretches where you might be better off checking the wind forecasts and finding a sheltered corner on the better days. The setup just doesn't look like it'll be worth the effort for paddling, maybe more interesting for a kite if the wind picks up again. Keep your expectations low, but don't write it off entirely. Forecasts can change.

Take it easy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
6:31AM1.11m
6:56PM1.57m
7:30AM1.19m
7:53PM1.60m
8:26AM1.28m
8:45PM1.61m
9:16AM1.34m
9:33PM1.58m
10:02AM1.38m
10:17PM1.51m
10:47AM1.39m
11:00PM1.41m
Low Tide
00:25AM0.09m
12:13PM0.04m
1:22AM0.00m
1:13PM-0.03m
2:13AM-0.07m
2:09PM-0.07m
2:59AM-0.12m
3:00PM-0.09m
3:42AM-0.12m
3:49PM-0.05m
4:23AM-0.07m
4:37PM0.03m
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Information about the The Jetty Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Jetty provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Jetty can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The 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 (The 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Jetty may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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