The Jetty Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.37° N 74.40° W

The Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Jetty sea temperature is
24.3°C
3.0° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, E swell with 270 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SSW 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 (Sep 20) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 21st Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at The Jetty over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be honest – it’s not looking great.

First thing you’ll notice is the water temp: it’s sitting at a very unusual 76°, which is a solid 5° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a real standout, so if you’re paddling out at The Jetty (The-Jetty-1), expect that bathwater feel.

Right from the start on Monday, September 14th, it’s small and poor. The swell is a tiny 1 ft from the SE with a 9-second period, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-offshore, which keeps things clean. Still, the combined swell energy is only 28 – that’s weak. No real push to get excited about. That pattern holds through Monday afternoon and into Tuesday with onshore winds and even smaller, shorter-period windswell.

Wednesday and Thursday look flat and messy. We’re looking at a run of days with very little on offer. There’s a gap of several days here where I wouldn’t bother paddling out.

Come Sunday, September 20th, we see a slight bump. The morning shows 3 ft from the SSW with a short 6-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy hits 115 (moderate), but the quality is still poor. By afternoon, the wind cranks up to 22 mph from the NE with rain showers – a real mess.

The real energy shows up around Monday, September 21st. The swell builds to 5 ft from the E with a 7-second period, and combined energy jumps to 239 (moderate). But the wind is cross-onshore at 12 mph, making it choppy. Tuesday, September 22nd, sees the biggest swell of the period: 7 ft from the E, 8-second period, and combined energy of 520 (strong). That’s serious size for The Jetty, but with a fresh 22 mph cross-onshore wind, it’s lumpy and messy. This kind of setup with a beach break in strong onshore wind is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing – it’s going to be a battle out there.

Wednesday, September 23rd, stays big at 6 ft from the ESE with 9-second period, and energy at 559 (strong), but again onshore winds and rain make it a no-go for clean waves.

Finally, on Thursday, September 24th, we get a small window. Morning shows 4 ft from the E, 9-second period, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the W. Combined energy is 204 (moderate), and conditions are clean. It’s “surfable but very ordinary” – the best we get in this whole run. If you’re desperate, that’s the session to aim for.

After that, the swell drops back down into the 1 ft to 4 ft range through the end of September. There are a few more clean windows on the 27th and 28th with light offshore winds and 3 ft to 4 ft swell from the ESE, but the energy is moderate and conditions are just passable. Nothing that’ll get your heart racing.

Overall, it’s a long, bleak run. The only real standout is Thursday, September 24th morning for clean but small waves. Otherwise, this is a stretch where you’re better off waiting for the next system to deliver something better. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s slim pickings.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
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Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.7
NE
5
0.8
ENE
5
0.7
E
6
0.5
E
5
0.3
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7
0.5
E
6
0.4
ESE
8
0.5
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8
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0.5
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7
0.2
ESE
12
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12
0.3
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12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.9
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
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ENE
5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
21
28
37
38
14
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16
23
33
29
26
15
14
14
21
34
31
55
40
46
Wind (km/h)
30
N
20
N
20
NE
20
ENE
10
E
5
SE
5
SE
15
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
5
WSW
10
SE
5
ESE
10
SE
15
SSE
25
SSW
15
WSW
35
NE
20
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
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on
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High Tide
10:55AM1.44m
11:10PM1.23m
11:37AM1.39m
11:54PM1.13m
12:22PM1.33m
00:42AM1.04m
1:09PM1.28m
1:32AM0.97m
2:01PM1.23m
2:28AM0.92m
3:01PM1.21m
3:39AM0.91m
4:08PM1.21m
4:47AM0.95m
Low Tide
4:59PM0.16m
5:03AM0.20m
5:48PM0.26m
5:44AM0.30m
6:41PM0.35m
6:30AM0.38m
7:35PM0.42m
7:18AM0.45m
8:33PM0.47m
8:11AM0.49m
9:37PM0.48m
9:13AM0.50m
10:37PM0.45m
rain showers
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7:07
7:06
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7:00
7:00
6:58
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Temp °C
22
24
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32
20
Feels °C
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28
33
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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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