
Surf Forecasts:
The Jetty surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, SSE swell with 104 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 (Jul 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The Jetty is the only game in town for this whole forecast period, and honestly, it’s a tough run. We’ve got a sixteen-day window here, but for the first week and a half, it’s pretty much a write-off for any proper surf. There’s a gap from now until the 9th of August with nothing worth paddling out for.
Starting off on Wednesday the 29th of July, we’ve got tiny 2ft swell from the SSE, with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is weak (35). Wind is offshore from the NW in the morning, so it’s clean, but there’s just no push. The afternoon goes cross-off with a bit more breeze. This pattern of small, weak swell and poor conditions just drags on. Thursday and Friday are the same story – swell stays under 2ft, energy stays in the 30s. Friday morning the 31st actually goes glassy with 1ft of swell, but it’s sad little waves. The weekend and into next week is a mess of cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions, with swell barely cracking 3ft and combined energy never getting out of the weak range.
The water temp is sitting at 76°F, which is about average for the time of year, so at least a dip won’t be a shock.
Now, there’s a glimmer. On Sunday the 9th of August, things get a little interesting. The morning shows a 4ft swell from the S, period still short at 6 seconds, but the energy finally bumps up to a moderate 101. The wind is a light cross-off from the NNW, leaving it clean. The report says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” which is the best we’re gonna get. The swell is small, so it’s fine for beginners, but it’s not going to light anyone’s fire. The Jetty is a sandbar, fairly consistent, and crowds can show up sometimes, but with this quality, it might be quiet.
Monday the 10th of August sees a jump in energy to 248, still from the S at 4ft, but the period is a poor 7 seconds and the wind is cross-on, so it’s choppy. Not the one.
Tuesday the 11th has a clean morning with a light offshore, but the swell drops back to 3ft. The afternoon has a pulse of energy (203) but it’s messy with a cross-shore wind.
Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle, the Sunday morning the 9th is your best bet. It’s clean, small, and surfable, but don’t expect any barrels. The rest of the run is a write-off. For the entire 16 days, there’s no standout, no big swell, no magic window. It’s a flat spell with a few barely-rideable moments.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 4 | S 5 | SSE 4 | S 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
33 | 46 | 35 | 45 | 33 | 22 | 27 | 23 | 31 | 30 | 53 | 25 | 23 | 34 | 51 | 79 | 104 | 61 | 31 | 29 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:49AM1.05m | 9:02PM1.41m | 9:27AM1.10m | 9:38PM1.41m | 10:03AM1.13m | 10:12PM1.39m | 10:38AM1.16m | 10:46PM1.34m | 11:15AM1.20m | 11:24PM1.29m | 11:56AM1.24m | 00:08AM1.22m | 12:42PM1.28m | 00:57AM1.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:24PM0.18m | 3:15AM0.11m | 3:01PM0.17m | 3:46AM0.09m | 3:38PM0.17m | 4:18AM0.08m | 4:16PM0.19m | 4:52AM0.09m | 5:00PM0.21m | 5:30AM0.10m | 5:52PM0.24m | 6:13AM0.12m | 6:50PM0.27m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 6 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | E 5 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 |
33 | 46 | 35 | 45 | 33 | 22 | 27 | 23 | 31 | 30 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 79 | 104 | 61 | 31 | 29 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | ESE 9 | E 6 | ESE 8 | — | SE 9 | — | E 9 | — | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 6 | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | 7 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | NE 6 | — | E 5 | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 |
1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 2 | W 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 2 | WNW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 4 | S 5 | SSE 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 |
1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 53 | 25 | 23 | 34 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 31 | 31 | 2 | 146 | 38 | 38 | 286 | 42 | 286 | 2324 | 332 | 873 | 1164 | 109 | 89 | 41 | 0 | 38 | 102 | 38 |
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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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