Surf Forecasts:
The Jetty surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 54 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with SE 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 (Aug 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s 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 0.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking for The Jetty.
Honestly, it’s a pretty flat and frustrating run for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a long stretch, about ten days, where there’s really nothing worth paddling out for at The Jetty. From the 18th right through to the morning of the 30th of August, it’s all “poor surf conditions” – tiny waves and messy winds. The combined wave energy barely gets above 50 (30 to 88), which is weak. The swell stays mostly between 0.7 ft and 3 ft, and for the first week it’s often short-period stuff around 4 to 7 seconds, which won't give you any push.
The water temp is sitting at a very warm 78°F, which is about 4°F above normal for this time of year – that’s notably warmer than usual. It’d be nice if the waves matched the comfort.
Things finally perk up just a touch on the morning of Sunday the 30th of August. We get a clean window with light cross-offshore winds from the west at 5 km/h (3 mph), almost glassy. The swell is still small at 2 ft from the ESE with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is still low (68 to 71), but it’s the first time the conditions are described as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions”. It’s not a standout by any means, but if you were desperate for a fun little longboard session in the clean morning light, it’s the only realistic option. The Monday after that, the 31st, has clean conditions again with a cross-offshore wind, but the waves are still tiny.
For the whole 16-day window, there is not a single proper swell over 3 ft. This is a beach and sandbar setup, and with the combination of small swell and mostly onshore or cross winds through the first week, it looks more like a session for the jet-ski or kite crew if anyone wants to play in the chop. But for the surfer looking for a good wave, it's a lean, quiet period. Hang tight, forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
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 kJ | 22 | 18 | 47 | 31 | 20 | 11 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 27 | 31 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 25 | 21 | 34 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:18AM1.07m | 1:53PM1.25m | 2:06AM0.98m | 2:45PM1.22m | 3:05AM0.92m | 3:47PM1.21m | 4:16AM0.90m | 4:49PM1.23m | 5:17AM0.92m | 5:41PM1.27m | 6:07AM0.97m | 6:27PM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:16PM0.31m | 7:18AM0.29m | 8:11PM0.39m | 8:03AM0.36m | 9:11PM0.44m | 8:55AM0.41m | 10:17PM0.45m | 9:56AM0.43m | 11:15PM0.42m | 10:55AM0.40m | 00:05AM0.37m | 11:46AM0.35m | 00:49AM0.30m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 13 | ESE 8 | E 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 22 | 16 | 47 | 31 | 20 | 11 | 18 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 10 | 6 | 25 | 21 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 11 | — | S 5 | — | S 4 | — | — | ESE 9 | S 5 | — | ESE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 6 | 18 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | 18 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 34 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | E 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 4 | — | 4 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | — | — | SW 2 | SSW 3 | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | SW 2 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 27 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 12 | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 287 | 59 | 1 | 488 | 100 | 144 | 470 | 318 | 537 | 2642 | 488 | 380 | 380 | 143 | 1006 | 380 | 35 | 42 | 2 | 38 |
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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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