Surf Forecasts:
The Jetty surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, ENE swell with 301 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period with SE 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 (Sep 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for The Jetty. It’s a sandbar break, fairly exposed to the south-east, and it’s a beginner-friendly spot. Honestly, looking at the whole 16-day window, we’re in for a bit of a flat spell. The water’s sitting at 77°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a couple of degrees above average, so you’ll be comfortable in a shorty or just boardies.
The first few days are a write-off. From Monday the 31st of August right through to Wednesday the 2nd of September, we’ve got tiny, messy, cross-shore wind slop. Swell heights are barely 1.0ft to 3ft, with a weak combined energy (14 to 131), and the winds are all over the shop. It’s poor conditions, plain and simple.
Thursday the 3rd of September morning shows a little glimmer of hope. The swell is a tiny 3ft from the ESE, but the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the WSW. The combined energy is only 75, so it’s weak, but the conditions are clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary – you’d be scratching for anything rideable.
The rest of the first week and into the second week is a continuation of the same story. Friday the 4th has offshore winds but a 1ft swell, and Saturday the 5th is even smaller. The swell picks up a touch on Sunday the 6th of September, hitting 4ft from the east in the afternoon, but the wind turns onshore and choppy, spoiling it. The energy is moderate at 176, but the quality just isn’t there.
Monday the 7th of September morning is clean again with a cross-offshore wind, but the swell is only 2ft from the east. It’s another “surfable but very ordinary” day. From there, it’s back to small, weak, and often windy conditions. The best of a bad bunch might be the morning of Wednesday the 9th of September, when we get a 1ft SE swell with a 12-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, which is a bit of a tease for a sandbar – it might break a bit too straight. But with light winds and clean conditions, it’s the most interesting wave of the whole forecast. The energy is still weak at 81, though.
The end of the period, around Saturday the 12th of September, shows a 3ft swell from the south with fresh offshore winds from the NW. That’s clean, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’ll be weak and crumbly. The energy is moderate at 81, but it’s not going to be a standout.
Truth is, there’s no real standout session here. The best bet is probably the morning of the 9th of September for the cleanest, glassiest conditions, even if the waves are tiny. For a beginner, it’s a safe bet on a foamie if you’re desperate for a paddle. For anyone else, it’s a waiting game. The lack of consistent swell and the frequent onshore winds mean this is a typical blank run for a sandbar setup like this. Forecasts can change, though, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | E 7 | ESE 8 | S 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 9 |
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10 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 52 | 75 | 64 | 81 | 44 | 68 | 39 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 37 | 83 | 173 | 127 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:43AM1.38m | 11:01PM1.28m | 11:26AM1.41m | 11:47PM1.20m | 12:16PM1.41m | 00:42AM1.12m | 1:12PM1.41m | 1:42AM1.06m | 2:15PM1.40m | 2:53AM1.01m | 3:30PM1.40m | 4:16AM1.03m | 4:47PM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:44PM0.15m | 4:55AM0.09m | 5:37PM0.20m | 5:41AM0.14m | 6:38PM0.24m | 6:34AM0.18m | 7:42PM0.28m | 7:33AM0.22m | 8:52PM0.30m | 8:38AM0.24m | 10:07PM0.28m | 9:53AM0.23m | 11:14PM0.21m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 11 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | E 7 | E 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 |
10 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 52 | 75 | 63 | 81 | 44 | 68 | 9 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 127 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | ENE 3 | S 4 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | S 6 | ESE 8 | E 7 | SE 9 | S 6 | — | SE 9 |
3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 28 | 37 | 39 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 4 | — | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 18 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 2 | E 3 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | S 5 | S 3 | SSW 4 | WNW 3 | — | WNW 2 | N 3 | N 3 | — | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | E 8 | — |
1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 64 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 37 | 83 | 173 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1099 | 942 | 429 | 429 | 143 | 48 | 355 | 63 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 26 | 2 | 38 | 229 | 560 | 437 | 66 | 67 | 437 | 1 |
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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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