
Surf Forecasts:
The Jetty surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, ENE swell with 98 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Jetty in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what The Jetty’s got cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with ya – the first week and a half is a tough slog. We’ve got a run of poor surf conditions stretchin’ from Sunday the 13th right through to Friday the 25th of September. That’s nearly two weeks of flat, messy, or blown-out junk. The swell’s tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and when there is a bit of push the wind’s usually wrong – cross-on or howlin’ cross-shore. Not a single recommendation in that whole stretch. You’d be better off waxin’ your board and just starin’ at it.
Finally, things start to turn around on Saturday the 26th. The Jetty wakes up with surfable waves – still very ordinary, but at least we’ve got clean conditions. Saturday morning sees light offshore breezes from the WNW at 6 mph, with a little 2 ft swell from the ESE at 9 seconds. The combined energy is weak at 74, but it’s clean. By the afternoon, that south-east swell bumps up to 3 ft, period stays around 9 seconds, and the energy climbs to 135 – moderate but nothing to write home about. Wind stays light offshore. Not a standout, but it’s a start.
Sunday the 27th is the real gem here. That’s the pick of the entire forecast. The Jetty gets clean glassy conditions with a light WNW breeze at 6 mph in the morning, swingin’ to a gentle offshore from the west in the arvo. The swell holds at 3 ft from the ESE, but the period stretches to 10–11 seconds – that’s groundswell territory, meaning better shaped waves with more push. The energy jumps to 223 by Sunday afternoon, a solid moderate energy. For a sandbar that’s fairly exposed to that SE swell direction and best with offshore from the NW, this is about as good as it gets in this run. The water’s warm too – 77°F, which is 6°F above normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit or even boardies.
Monday the 28th sees a drop-off again. The wind swings around to a moderate cross-shore from the NE at 16 mph, turning things lumpy. Swell’s still around 3 ft but with a long 12-second period, which is nice for points and reefs – but The Jetty’s a sandbar, and long-period swells can break a bit straight here. Energy’s still moderate at 199, but the chop makes it a tough paddle. Crowds are possible here – it’s a beginner-friendly spot that gets busy sometimes.
So overall, if you’re chasin’ a wave, keep your eyes on Sunday the 27th. That’s your window for clean, glassy, groundswell fun at The Jetty. The rest of the fortnight is mostly a write-off. Hang in there, mate – forecasts can change, but this one’s lookin’ lean.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon morning, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NE by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 5 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | SSW 5 |
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31 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 33 | 42 | 57 | 40 | 46 | 51 | 31 | 31 | 18 | 64 | 92 | 35 | 37 | 36 | 87 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:15AM1.48m | 10:30PM1.33m | 10:55AM1.44m | 11:10PM1.23m | 11:37AM1.39m | 11:54PM1.13m | 12:22PM1.33m | 00:42AM1.04m | 1:09PM1.28m | 1:32AM0.97m | 2:01PM1.23m | 2:28AM0.92m | 3:01PM1.21m | 3:39AM0.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:14PM0.07m | 4:25AM0.09m | 4:59PM0.16m | 5:03AM0.20m | 5:48PM0.26m | 5:44AM0.30m | 6:41PM0.35m | 6:30AM0.38m | 7:35PM0.42m | 7:18AM0.45m | 8:33PM0.47m | 8:11AM0.49m | 9:37PM0.48m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 26 | 29 | 27 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 7 | E 7 |
31 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 57 | 40 | 46 | 51 | 31 | 31 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 36 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | E 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | SE 11 |
15 | 23 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | S 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | — | E 15 | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | ESE 12 | — | — |
1 | — | 9 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | SSW 2 | WSW 2 | — | — | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | S 4 | SSW 5 |
— | — | — | 5 | 7 | 22 | 33 | 42 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 64 | 92 | 35 | 37 | 19 | 87 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 310 | 495 | 493 | 794 | 794 | 109 | 105 | 1164 | 1 | 1 | 229 | 102 | 495 | 1076 | 486 | 1171 | 1446 | 67 |
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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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