The Jetty Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.37° N 74.40° W

The Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Jetty sea temperature is
25.1° C
1.9° 

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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, SE swell with 117 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Jetty this week:

The most powerful waves expected at The Jetty in the next 16 days are 0.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 25th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I’ll be Rusty for this one. Let’s take a look at what’s happening over the next couple weeks.

Alright, it ain’t looking pretty for the next couple weeks. This is gonna be one of those silent runs where you can pretty much leave the boards in the car. The Jetty’s our only spot, but it’s a beginner sandbar that’s fairly consistent, gets a SE swell, and is best with NW offshore winds. Even then, the next 10 days are a total write-off – poor surf conditions all the way through to the end of August.

From today, Wednesday morning the 19th, through to Saturday the 29th, it’s basically all tiny, weak, or messy. We’re looking at 1ft to 2ft of SE swell most of the time, with periods as short as 4 to 12 seconds. The combined energy is weak, often in the 13 to 49 range, so there’s nothing pushing through. Winds are mostly cross or cross-on, and there are plenty of rain showers and storm risks to ruin any chance of a clean surface. The water’s sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – small comfort.

Now, on Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th of August, things finally perk up just a little. On Saturday morning, we get a 2ft SE swell with a 9-second period, combined energy climbing to 73, and a nice WNW offshore wind right at 9 mph. That’s a clean, offshore morning – the best we’ll see. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off wind. Then Sunday the 30th morning is another standout: glassy conditions, zero wind, 2ft SE swell at 9 seconds, combined energy 55. That’s a rare moment of peace, but the swell is tiny, so you’re on a longboard or just floating.

Into Monday the 31st, the energy jumps to 201 on the combined scale, but it’s a 3ft ESE swell with a 9-second period and strong cross-on winds from S at 16 mph. That’s messy, choppy, and not worth paddling out for.

The first two days of September offer a glimmer. Tuesday the 1st afternoon sees a clean cross-off wind from WSW at 9 mph, 1ft SE swell with a 12-second period – that long period groundswell (88 combined energy) will feel better, but on a sandbar it might break a bit straight. Still, clean. Then Wednesday the 2nd morning, a light cross-off from NNW at 6 mph, 2ft SE swell at 11 seconds, combined energy a solid 129 – that’s the biggest energy of the whole period. It’s clean, with a gentle offshore feel. That Wednesday morning is the pick of the whole run, but the swell’s still small.

Overall, there’s a week-long gap of nothing, then a couple of clean but small windows. If you’re keen, target Sunday the 30th morning for glass, or Wednesday the 2nd of September morning for the best energy and clean conditions. But don’t get your hopes up for anything chest-high. The area’s been quiet, and this kind of blank run isn’t unusual.

– Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
1:53PM1.25m
2:06AM0.98m
2:45PM1.22m
3:05AM0.92m
3:47PM1.21m
4:16AM0.90m
4:49PM1.23m
5:17AM0.92m
5:41PM1.27m
6:07AM0.97m
6:27PM1.33m
6:52AM1.03m
7:11PM1.37m
Low Tide
8:11PM0.39m
8:03AM0.36m
9:11PM0.44m
8:55AM0.41m
10:17PM0.45m
9:56AM0.43m
11:15PM0.42m
10:55AM0.40m
00:05AM0.37m
11:46AM0.35m
00:49AM0.30m
12:33PM0.29m
1:29AM0.22m
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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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