
Surf Forecasts:
The Jetty surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, S swell with 465 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Jetty this week:
The surf forecast for The Jetty over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Jetty in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The Jetty is our only option in this entire 16-day window, and I have to be honest with you – it’s a rough stretch. We’re looking at a solid blank run for most of the first week with no real surf to speak of. The first few days are a write-off. You’ll be waiting until Wednesday the 22nd of July before anything even remotely interesting shows up, and even then, it’s a marginal call.
The water temp is sitting at 77° at the start, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the water feels good, but the waves are just not cooperating.
Let’s break it down. The Jetty is a sandbar break, beginner-friendly, and fairly consistent when it’s on, but it’s also exposed to the SSE swell. The problem is the swell direction is coming from the SSE, which is the optimum direction for this spot, but the size and wind are all wrong.
The first real pulse of energy hits on Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July. We get a 5 ft swell from the S, with a period of 8 seconds, producing moderate wave energy (228). The wind is WSW cross-off and clean, so the surf will be clean, but the swell is short-period and the quality is poor. It’s a frustrating session – you’ll get a few closeouts but nothing worth paddling out for. The afternoon improves slightly to 5 ft from the SSE, with a period of 8 seconds and stronger energy (300), but the wind swings cross-shore and the report says it’s marginal. It’s not a total loss, but it’s not a standout either.
The only potential standout in this whole outlook is Wednesday the 29th of July. That morning we get a 3 ft swell from the SSE, but with a 10-second period that gives it a bit more push, and the energy is moderate (185). The wind is WSW cross-off, so it’s clean. The afternoon is even better for the conditions: 3 ft from the SSE, 9-second period, with light W cross-off winds and lots of energy (131). The report says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which is honestly the best we’re going to get. Thursday the 30th morning also offers a chance: 3 ft from the SSE, 8-second period, with a light NNW offshore wind. That’s clean, glassy conditions, and the energy is low (77), but it’s the cleanest window of the whole period. For a beginner spot, this is your best bet.
After that, it’s back to small, weak, and choppy or onshore junk for the rest of the forecast. The swell drops to 2 ft and stays there, with periods of 6-7 seconds. The wind is either cross-on or cross-off, but the energy is weak (31-99). It’s a real downer.
Look, I’m not going to sugarcoat it: this is a lean run. The Jetty is inconsistent, and when it’s not working, it’s not working. The only windows worth checking are the 29th and 30th of July, but don’t expect a classic. If you’re a beginner, the Thursday morning with the offshore wind might be your only chance to get a few ankle-biters in clean conditions. Everyone else, maybe give it a miss and wait for the next swell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 20 | 48 | 74 | 249 | 228 | 300 | 187 | 125 | 89 | 27 | 14 | 42 | 48 | 27 | 27 | 78 | 40 | 39 | 39 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:55AM1.11m | 2:39PM1.23m | 2:47AM1.01m | 3:34PM1.22m | 3:48AM0.94m | 4:31PM1.23m | 4:50AM0.91m | 5:23PM1.25m | 5:44AM0.91m | 6:10PM1.29m | 6:32AM0.94m | 6:56PM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:50PM0.27m | 8:04AM0.18m | 8:47PM0.34m | 8:50AM0.25m | 9:50PM0.37m | 9:42AM0.30m | 10:52PM0.37m | 10:35AM0.32m | 11:46PM0.35m | 11:26AM0.31m | 00:36AM0.30m | 12:13PM0.28m | 1:22AM0.25m | |||||||
— | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 9 | 52 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 12 | SE 8 | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 300 | 187 | 125 | 89 | 27 | 14 | 42 | 48 | 27 | 27 | 78 | 40 | 39 | 39 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | S 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | ENE 4 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | S 5 | S 4 |
6 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 26 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | ENE 4 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 |
6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | — | E 3 | ESE 4 | — | E 4 | E 4 | — |
25 | 20 | 48 | 74 | 249 | 228 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | 8 | 10 | — | 11 | 9 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2324 | 942 | 1164 | 1164 | 306 | 98 | 16 | 63 | 65 | 88 | 0 | 229 | 312 | 66 | 331 | 475 | 147 | 167 | 181 | 1 |
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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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