Surf Forecasts:
The Jetty surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, E swell with 92 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Jetty over the next 16 days.
Alright, let me tell you how it is. I’ve been staring at the charts for The Jetty, and if you’re looking to get wet over the next 16 days, you’re gonna need a lot of patience. To be honest, the whole period is a tough one. There’s a long gap from the start of the forecast right through until the very end of the third week where the surf just isn’t worth paddling out for. We’re looking at a stretch of small, weak, and messy conditions with barely enough energy to push a log along.
The first real shot of something that looks like a wave shows up on the 21st of July, but even then, it’s got problems. That morning, a new swell rolls in from the SSE at 7ft, but it’s a short period 8 second wind swell. The combined energy is strong, hitting 512, but don’t let that fool you. The wind is a cross-shore breeze from the SSW at 12 mph, so it’ll be lumpy and cross-chop. That 7ft is getting into expert territory, so if you’re a beginner, sit this one out. The wave comment says “poor surf conditions” and the score is a flat zero. The swell direction is SSE, but the break’s optimum swell direction is SE, so it’s not a perfect match.
The afternoon of the 21st drops a bit to 6ft from the same SSE direction, but the wind swings more onshore from the S at 16 mph, making it choppy. The energy is still high at 385, but it’s not clean. Honestly, with these conditions, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The 22nd of July sees the swell drop to 4ft from the SE, period still 8 seconds. The morning has a moderate cross-shore wind from the SSW at 16 mph, and the energy is 165 (moderate). The afternoon gets windier, 19 mph from the SSW, making it fresh and lumpy with energy up to 260.
The 23rd and 24th of July are back to small, weak energy, with the swell dropping to 2ft and below, and the wind staying cross or cross-on. Nothing to get excited about. The early part of the forecast, from the 9th through the 20th, is a total write-off: tiny waves, poor wind, and no energy to speak of.
The water temperature at The Jetty on the morning of the 9th was 77°, which is 5° warmer than usual. That’s a very unusual anomaly for this time of year.
So, the standout? There isn’t one. The best you can hope for is the morning of the 21st of July if you’re an expert and you don’t mind lumpy, short-period swell. But it’s a long shot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun morning, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | SE 10 | S 5 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 33 | 21 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 28 | 48 | 45 | 33 | 48 | 29 | 17 | 35 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:04PM1.34m | 4:32AM1.03m | 5:09PM1.44m | 5:39AM1.05m | 6:08PM1.52m | 6:40AM1.09m | 7:07PM1.59m | 7:42AM1.14m | 8:05PM1.64m | 8:41AM1.19m | 9:01PM1.66m | 9:34AM1.24m | 9:52PM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:16AM0.11m | 10:29PM0.22m | 10:19AM0.09m | 11:36PM0.14m | 11:22AM0.04m | 00:37AM0.04m | 12:22PM-0.02m | 1:37AM-0.05m | 1:22PM-0.08m | 2:31AM-0.12m | 2:20PM-0.12m | 3:20AM-0.16m | 3:13PM-0.12m | 4:08AM-0.16m | |||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 27 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | S 4 | S 5 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | ESE 7 | S 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 18 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 33 | 21 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 48 | 3 | 33 | 48 | 29 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 6 | — | SSE 10 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | S 5 |
| kJ | 13 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 9 | 1 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | — | 15 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | E 3 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | — | ESE 7 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 5 | W 4 | — | NNE 3 |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 7 | 23 | 28 | — | 45 | — | — | — | 8 | 35 | 7 | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 105 | 319 | 1 | 38 | 31 | 38 | 169 | 1076 | 429 | 475 | 558 | 559 | 559 | 559 | 29 | 57 | 109 | 109 | 143 | 942 | 143 |
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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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