Surf Forecasts:
The Jetty surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, SSW swell with 485 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk in feet and miles. Rusty here.
For The Jetty, things are pretty quiet overall. The water’s about 76°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for late July – nothing extreme, but nice enough for a morning session.
On Wednesday the 22nd, there’s some swell in the morning – around 6ft from the SSW, with a short 8-second period. Energy’s moderate at 737 (moderate wave energy). Wind’s out of the WSW at 12 mph, blowing cross-off, so the surface stays reasonably clean. That’s your best window, but it’s still only a marginal call. By the afternoon the swell drops to 3ft from the S and conditions turn ordinary. Not worth sticking around.
From Thursday the 23rd, it’s a long flat stretch. Swell stays under 3ft for days, and winds are onshore or choppy. Sunday the 26th morning goes glassy, but with just 2ft on offer, there’s nothing to surf. Dead zone.
Tuesday the 28th morning brings a pulse: 7ft from the SSW, 8-second period, energy 632 (moderate wave energy). That’s the biggest swell of the outlook. WSW wind at 12 mph is cross-off – so it’ll be clean. But 7ft is expert territory; beginners should give it a miss. It’s the only real standout in a poor run.
After that, it’s back to tiny, choppy, and weak. Energy readings drop to the 20s and 30s (weak wave energy). Winds are mostly cross-on. Nothing worth chasing.
So your best bet is Wednesday the 22nd morning for small, clean, beginner-friendly waves. Tuesday the 28th morning has size for experienced surfers. The rest of the 16 days is flat or poor. Keep an eye on those two windows, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SE 8 | ENE 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 485 | 137 | 92 | 44 | 29 | 20 | 33 | 76 | 51 | 36 | 48 | 35 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 20 | 27 | 86 | 469 | 105 | 89 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 7:20AM0.97m | 7:41PM1.37m | 8:07AM1.01m | 8:23PM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:59PM0.25m | 2:04AM0.20m | 1:43PM0.21m | 2:41AM0.14m | |||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 26 | 28 | 29 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | E 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 252 | 137 | 92 | 44 | 29 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 36 | 19 | 19 | 35 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 150 | 105 | 89 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 13 | 23 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 13 | 13 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | S 7 | — | SE 9 | S 6 | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 16 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | — | — | NE 5 | ENE 4 | — | ENE 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 8 | ENE 2 | — |
| kJ | 485 | — | — | 11 | 17 | — | 33 | 76 | 51 | 36 | 48 | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 27 | 86 | 469 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 0 | 65 | 65 | 312 | 42 | 167 | 312 | 65 | 306 | 306 | 0 | 1 | 475 | 100 | 380 | 88 | 16 | 89 | 31 | 5 |
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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).
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