Surf Forecasts:
The Jetty surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, ENE swell with 121 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your wettie, it’s Rusty here. Let's be straight with you—looking at the next 16 days for The Jetty, it’s a grim picture. I’m not seeing a single standout session, and honestly, for most of the run, the surf is borderline non-existent or just plain ugly. This is one of those stretches where the jetty is going to be a flat, bumpy lake more often than not.
The first hint of anything rideable doesn't even show up until Monday, September 21, but even then, it’s poor. You’ll see a bump in the swell around 4ft out of the ENE, but the wind is howling at 16 mph from the same direction, creating a messy, choppy cross-shore mess. The combined energy is moderate at best (120-137), but it’s not worth the hassle. This is mostly a beach-and-reef setup, and with those strong onshore winds, it might actually be a better day for kite surfing than paddling.
We go through another long, flat, windy stretch after that, and the only real glimmer comes late in the window. On the morning of Monday, September 30, we see a jump in size to 4ft ENE with a moderate period of 8 seconds and a solid combined energy of 204. The wind will be cross-offshore at 12 mph, which should clean it up a bit, but it’s inconsistent and likely lumpy. By the afternoon of the 30th, we hit the best-looking swell of the whole outlook at 5ft from the ENE, with a period of 9 seconds and a combined energy hitting 290. The wind drops to a light breeze, which will help. This is the best bet of the whole 16 days—but it’s still only a marginal call. Expect a short period, wind-driven swell, and if you’re a beginner, that 5ft might be a bit daunting, so maybe sit it out.
For the first break I mention, The Jetty, the water temperature is sitting at 76°F. That’s a massive 6° warmer than normal for this time of year, which is very unusual. You’ll be sweating in your full suit if you’ve got one.
Overall, keep your expectations on the floor. There are big gaps of nothing, and no true standouts. If you have to go, target the afternoon of September 30, but don't expect much.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 10 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
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 kJ | 15 | 27 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 55 | 55 | 47 | 33 | 28 | 121 | 104 | 85 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 4:08PM1.21m | 4:47AM0.95m | 5:06PM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:13AM0.50m | 10:37PM0.45m | 10:20AM0.47m | 11:26PM0.39m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 4 | S 4 | E 7 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 13 | 27 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 21 | 13 | 55 | 47 | 33 | 28 | 9 | 14 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | E 7 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | ESE 11 | SE 11 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 22 | — | — | 12 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | E 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 8 | SE 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 18 | 11 | 5 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 3 | S 3 | S 4 | WNW 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 5 | ESE 6 | S 4 | SSW 5 | — | E 4 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 15 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 20 | 55 | 31 | 31 | — | 28 | 121 | 104 | 85 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1083 | 1078 | 695 | 570 | 1164 | 558 | 143 | 1164 | 101 | 263 | 263 | 380 | 1171 | 1171 | 306 | 53 | 0 | 122 | 429 | 437 | 355 |
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