The Jetty Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.37° N 74.40° W

The Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Jetty sea temperature is
25.5° C
2.0° 

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 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, SSW swell with 352 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 17th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 17th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 17th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let me break this down. I'm Rusty, and I've been watching this stretch like a hawk. To be straight with you, this 16-day window is a real tough one for The Jetty. We've got a long, long dry spell ahead.

The forecast kicks off with practically nothing for the first nine days. From Saturday the 15th right through to Sunday the 23rd, it’s all low energy, weak swell, and poor conditions. You're looking at wave heights under 3 ft for most of that, with the combined swell energy barely climbing above 60. Winds are mostly onshore or cross-shore, chopping things up. Not a single standout in that whole first stretch. It’s a real bummer.

Things finally show a tiny pulse of life on Monday the 17th morning. A small 4 ft swell from the South with a short period of 7 seconds creeps in, and the combined energy hits 113 – that's moderate but still weak. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the WNW, so it’ll be clean. But honestly, it’s a beach-and-reef setup with short-period S swell; it's not going to hold much shape. Might be more interesting for kite surfing than a proper paddle session. The afternoon sees the wind go offshore from the NW, but the swell drops back to 3 ft and the energy tanks.

The most promising moment in this whole outlook lands on Wednesday the 26th morning. A 3 ft swell from the South, period 6 seconds, with a combined energy of 83. Not huge, but the wind will be glassy – a calm 3 mph from the WSW. That means super clean conditions, no chop. It’s surfable, just not a classic. If you’re desperate for a slide, that’s your window. The afternoon gets a bit more energy (173) with a 4 ft S swell, but a cross-shore wind messes it up.

There’s also a chance on Thursday the 27th morning. A 2 ft SE groundswell with a long 11-second period and clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is still weak at 84, but the long period will give it some shape. But remember, long-period groundswell on a sandbar setup can be a bit tricky. Still, it’s the cleanest option that week.

So, the top nod goes to Wednesday the 26th morning for that rare glass. It’s not a pumping day, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see in a bleak outlook. The Thursday morning is the backup – smaller, but clean and with longer lines. Just don't expect any crowd tolerance; it’s often busy here.

Hang in there. This stretch is lean, but it won't stay this way forever.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
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Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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S
6
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.3
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
5
0.5
SSE
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1.7
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S
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
8
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6
11
7
204
113
55
38
17
16
41
34
22
55
46
35
12
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
15
E
15
ESE
10
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
NNW
10
NNE
10
SE
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
25
SSW
15
SSW
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SSW
15
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High Tide
10:17PM1.51m
10:47AM1.39m
11:00PM1.41m
11:33AM1.37m
11:45PM1.29m
12:19PM1.34m
00:31AM1.18m
1:06PM1.30m
1:18AM1.07m
1:53PM1.25m
2:06AM0.98m
2:45PM1.22m
3:05AM0.92m
Low Tide
4:23AM-0.07m
4:37PM0.03m
5:06AM0.01m
5:28PM0.13m
5:50AM0.10m
6:22PM0.23m
6:34AM0.20m
7:16PM0.31m
7:18AM0.29m
8:11PM0.39m
8:03AM0.36m
9:11PM0.44m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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