Surf Forecasts:
The Jetty surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, S swell with 439 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with SSE 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – the next sixteen days look pretty bleak for any decent surf around these parts. We're looking at a long, flat spell with barely a pulse. The first day with anything worth paddling out for is actually Monday the 3rd of August, and even then it's more about desperation than quality. From the start, it's all poor surf conditions until that Monday rolls around.
For the one spot we have to work with, The Jetty, Monday morning on the 3rd of August is the closest we get to a highlight. We’re looking at a 6 ft SSE swell, but here’s the thing – the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s weak and won’t have much push. The combined energy is a moderate 618, so there’s some weight there, but it’s messy. The wind is WSW at 12 mph, which is cross-offshore, so the surface will be clean. That’s a plus. Monday afternoon stays marginal with the swell dropping to 5 ft and the wind swinging cross-shore. Still, if you’re desperate for a paddle, Monday morning is your only real window.
Beyond that, it’s a dead zone. For almost two weeks after, from Tuesday the 4th of August all the way through to Sunday the 16th of August, there is nothing but poor surf conditions. The swell is tiny, often below 3 ft, with winds that are mostly cross-shore or onshore. The energy readings are mostly two-digit numbers, weak as dishwater. Even when the wind goes offshore, like on the 11th and 12th of August, the swell is just too small to do anything with – 2 ft or less. It's a total write-off.
So, to sum it up: Monday morning the 3rd of August, at The Jetty, is your one and only chance for a clean, albeit marginal, surf. Bring a grovel board. For the rest of the stretch, leave the boards in the shed. It’s real quiet out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon morning, calm by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
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 kJ | 18 | 22 | 41 | 143 | 416 | 333 | 168 | 74 | 53 | 68 | 59 | 71 | 75 | 62 | 76 | 105 | 47 | 50 | 62 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:46PM1.34m | 11:15AM1.20m | 11:24PM1.29m | 11:56AM1.24m | 00:08AM1.22m | 12:42PM1.28m | 00:57AM1.15m | 1:32PM1.31m | 1:51AM1.08m | 2:31PM1.34m | 2:57AM1.02m | 3:41PM1.38m | 4:19AM1.00m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:52AM0.09m | 5:00PM0.21m | 5:30AM0.10m | 5:52PM0.24m | 6:13AM0.12m | 6:50PM0.27m | 6:59AM0.13m | 7:51PM0.28m | 7:51AM0.15m | 9:00PM0.29m | 8:50AM0.16m | 10:16PM0.26m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 8:09 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 31 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 6 | SE 10 | E 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 10 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 202 | 174 | 168 | 74 | 44 | 68 | 59 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | E 11 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 18 | 22 | 41 | 143 | 416 | 333 | — | — | 53 | — | — | 71 | 75 | 62 | 76 | 105 | 47 | 50 | 62 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 537 | 1076 | 1260 | 31 | 12 | 22 | 0 | 149 | 109 | 0 | 83 | 2424 | 312 | 111 | 312 | 125 | 35 | 93 | 26 |
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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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