Surf Forecasts:
The Jetty surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, S swell with 131 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Jetty in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. 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 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is a bit of a tough one to call. For the next sixteen days, the surf is looking pretty ordinary for the most part. We're not seeing any big, clean swells lining up, so you’ll want to keep your expectations in check. There’s a bit of a quiet spell to start, with only small, choppy waves on offer.
Let’s talk about the best you’ll get. The standout moment, as far as it goes, is Monday morning, July 20th, at The Jetty. The water is a balmy 77°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 9 seconds. The real kicker is the wind: it’s dead flat calm, glassy. That’s about as clean as a wave gets. The combined swell energy is moderate at 106, so there’s a bit of push behind it. It’s a beginner-friendly sandbar that’s fairly consistent, and with the glassy conditions, it’ll be the best ride of the window. Sunday afternoon, July 19th, is a backup option with a 3ft SSE swell, a cross-offshore wind, and clean conditions, but the energy is a touch weaker at 88.
Before that, the rest of the first week is pretty much a write-off. Thursday July 16th and Friday July 17th have small, weak swell with poor wind, making for messy, choppy surf. Saturday July 18th sees a 4ft S swell in the afternoon, but it’s a risk of thunderstorms with a cross-onshore wind, so it’ll be a bumpy mess.
After that Monday glassy morning, the quality drops off again. The wind picks up on Monday afternoon, turning the surf choppy. Tuesday through to the end of the month brings small, inconsistent waves with mostly cross-shore or onshore winds. There’s a brief moment of cleaner conditions on Sunday July 26th with a fresh offshore breeze from the WNW, but the swell is only 2ft to 2ft, so it’s barely breaking. The energy is low, in the 40s and 50s.
The second week, from July 23rd onwards, is all tiny, weak, and generally messy. Not much to get excited about.
So, if you’ve got a paddle, your best bet is to be on the water Monday morning, July 20th. It’s not a classic, but it’s the cleanest wave we’ll see.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 36°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 3 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | S 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 52 | 131 | 74 | 81 | 73 | 100 | 58 | 55 | 17 | 32 | 51 | 91 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 9:52PM1.63m | 10:26AM1.28m | 10:40PM1.56m | 11:17AM1.29m | 11:29PM1.46m | 12:09PM1.29m | 00:19AM1.34m | 1:00PM1.27m | 1:08AM1.22m | 1:49PM1.26m | 1:55AM1.11m | 2:39PM1.23m | 2:47AM1.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:13PM-0.12m | 4:08AM-0.16m | 4:05PM-0.08m | 4:55AM-0.12m | 4:59PM0.00m | 5:45AM-0.06m | 5:56PM0.10m | 6:33AM0.02m | 6:54PM0.19m | 7:20AM0.09m | 7:50PM0.27m | 8:04AM0.18m | 8:47PM0.34m | 8:50AM0.25m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 |
 | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | 8:19 |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 18 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
Temp °C | 36 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 23 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 13 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 12 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 74 | 81 | 73 | 100 | 58 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 51 | 91 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | ESE 9 | E 3 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | W 4 | NNE 4 | SE 12 | — | — | S 9 | E 11 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 8 | — | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | S 12 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | WNW 3 | — | S 3 | — | — | ENE 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 7 | W 3 | W 3 | N 2 | — | — | SSE 7 | S 4 | S 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 2 | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | 8 | 6 | 52 | 131 | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 55 | 17 | 32 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 213 | 263 | 1570 | 1450 | 143 | 950 | 942 | 1394 | 942 | 31 | 438 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 286 | 83 | 312 | 77 | 2 | 67 |
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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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