The Jetty Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.37° N 74.40° W

The Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Jetty sea temperature is
25.1°C
3.0° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SSW swell with 166 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with E 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Jetty in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 7th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 7th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 10th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s happening down at The Jetty.

Straight up, I’ve got to be honest with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty grim for any decent surf. We’re looking at a long, dry stretch here. For the first week and a half, there’s just nothing doing. The swell is tiny, the periods are short, and the conditions are flat. You’ll be staring at a lake, not a surf break. This is the kind of run that’s more normal for the area when the weather patterns just don’t line up. It’s a proper blank run.

The only real glimmer of hope comes late in the forecast, on Thursday the 17th of September. The afternoon sees a pulse of energy arriving, with a combined energy of 66 (moderate wave energy). The swell is coming from the SE with a very long period of 13 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, which means it’ll have some shape and power, but at a beach-and-sandbar setup like The Jetty, that long period might make it break a bit too straight. Still, with a clean offshore wind from the WNW at 25 km/h, it’ll be the cleanest the place has looked in weeks. Swell is tiny, though, only 0.3m. It’s the lone standout, but it’s a very small window.

That’s about it. The rest of the period is dominated by super weak energy (values in the teens and twenties) and poor surf conditions. A few mornings in the first week have light offshore breezes, but with swell heights of 0.4m or less and periods under 10 seconds, you’re not going to be riding anything. It’s a paddling pool. The water temperature on the first morning is 25°, which is a whopping 3° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, almost like a warm bath, but it won’t matter if there’s nothing to ride.

So, in a nutshell: don’t hold your breath. The 17th is your one and only chance, and even then, it’s for the patient and the optimistic. As always, forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a tough watch.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
1:12PM1.41m
1:42AM1.06m
2:15PM1.40m
2:53AM1.01m
3:30PM1.40m
4:16AM1.03m
4:47PM1.43m
5:26AM1.10m
5:50PM1.48m
6:23AM1.20m
6:44PM1.52m
7:17AM1.30m
7:36PM1.54m
Low Tide
7:42PM0.28m
7:33AM0.22m
8:52PM0.30m
8:38AM0.24m
10:07PM0.28m
9:53AM0.23m
11:14PM0.21m
11:05AM0.18m
00:10AM0.12m
12:06PM0.10m
1:02AM0.04m
1:04PM0.04m
1:49AM-0.02m
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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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