Surf Forecasts:
The Jetty surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, SE swell with 324 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s 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 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about The Jetty.
This is a tough stretch. Over the full 16-day window, we’ve got almost nothing to get excited about. It’s a long period of tiny swell and messy wind.
From today, August 28th, all the way through to the morning of September 6th, it’s basically flat. Swell stays under 3 feet, the wind is mostly cross or onshore, and there’s a bit of rain mixed in. The combined swell energy is always weak – stuck under 100 – so there’s no power. Even the glassy moments on the afternoon of the 31st are wasted on that tiny, disorganised 2ft swell.
Then, on the morning of September 6th, things get a little better. We get 2ft of swell from the east with a 9-second period, cross-off winds, and clean conditions. Energy is still low at 59, but it’s surfable. The real standout is the morning of September 7th. The swell is 2ft from the east, but the period jumps to 11 seconds, giving it more shape. The ocean goes dead calm and glassy. The combined energy hits a moderate 110, and you’ll feel that. That’s the best window in the whole forecast.
After that, it’s back to tiny, choppy conditions. The 9th through the 12th have some clean, offshore breezes, but the swell drops to 1ft or less. The energy fades away again.
The Jetty is a beginner-friendly sandbar that’s “fairly consistent.” The water is much warmer than normal for this time of year, coming in at 78°F, so you’ll be comfortable with a shorty. The optimum swell direction is from the southeast, and when we do get waves, they come from the east or ESE – close enough.
Bottom line: the only morning worth paddling out is September 7th. Glassy, clean, and with a real pulse of energy. That’s your day. Everything else is a kite-surfing day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 4 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 47 | 35 | 33 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 26 | 16 | 28 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 248 | 59 | 55 | 47 | 29 | 28 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 8:56AM1.24m | 9:09PM1.43m | 9:31AM1.30m | 9:44PM1.40m | 10:06AM1.35m | 10:21PM1.35m | 10:43AM1.38m | 11:01PM1.28m | 11:26AM1.41m | 11:47PM1.20m | 12:16PM1.41m | 00:42AM1.12m | 1:12PM1.41m | 1:42AM1.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:40PM0.14m | 3:10AM0.06m | 3:19PM0.12m | 3:42AM0.05m | 3:59PM0.12m | 4:17AM0.06m | 4:44PM0.15m | 4:55AM0.09m | 5:37PM0.20m | 5:41AM0.14m | 6:38PM0.24m | 6:34AM0.18m | 7:42PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — |
mm | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | 2 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 30 | 36 | 33 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 31 | 36 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | S 4 | SE 7 | SE 14 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 |
| kJ | 47 | 35 | 33 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 73 | 59 | 32 | 11 | 29 | 28 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | E 6 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SE 7 | SE 15 | SE 11 | — | — | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 16 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 5 | — | — | 55 | 47 | 6 | 5 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 5 | E 9 | E 6 | E 9 | E 5 | E 5 | — | SE 15 | SE 14 | — | — | SE 7 | — | S 4 | — | W 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 8 | 7 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 4 | E 5 | — | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 | — | SE 8 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 12 | SE 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 18 | 11 | — | 5 | 14 | 26 | — | 28 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 248 | 39 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 143 | 144 | 380 | 263 | 429 | 2506 | 2 | 229 | 2 | 1172 | 617 | 1299 | 58 | 306 | 1559 | 109 | 86 | 1 | 38 |
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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).
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