The Jetty Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.37° N 74.40° W

The Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Jetty sea temperature is
25.4° C
2.2° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, E swell with 72 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM. 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 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 24th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 24th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 22nd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, mates. Rusty here. Let's talk about The Jetty. The water's warm, 78°F, which is a fair bit toastier than normal for this time of year, so that's a nice touch.

The first week is a total write-off. From Tuesday the 18th right through to Friday the 21st, it's tiny and messy. We're talking swells of 0.7ft to 2ft, and the wind is coming from every direction except the right one. The energy is weak, numbers like 33 and 25, so there's nothing doing.

Saturday the 22nd picks up a bit of size, 3ft to 4ft from the east, but it's short-period and lumpy with a fresh cross-onshore wind. Energy climbs to 52 and 83, but it's choppy and horrible. You'd be better off with a kite. Sunday the 23rd is more of the same with onshore winds and a storm risk.

Monday the 24th gets a clean window with a light cross-offshore wind and a 2ft south swell. The afternoon is "surfable but very ordinary". It's clean, but the swell is tiny and the period is 12 seconds, meaning long waits between sets. It's a paddle, but it's not a standout.

From the 26th of August, the energy starts to build. The 26th has a 1.0ft to 1ft southeast swell with a very long 16-second period, and the energy hits 110 in the afternoon. The 27th is similar, 0.5m swell (2ft) with a 13-second period and energy of 129. The wind is light cross-on in the morning, but gets choppier later.

The best bet is the very end of the run. Sunday the 30th of August has a 3ft southeast swell with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 305. That's the biggest energy reading of the entire forecast. The wind is a moderate cross-shore from the northeast, so it'll be a bit bumpy, but it's the best on offer. The Jetty is a sandbar that's fairly exposed to the southeast, and it's fairly consistent, though crowds can be a problem sometimes. This is the one to circle on the calendar, but it's eleven days out, so don't book the day off work just yet.

The 31st of August is okay, with a 2ft to 2ft swell and lighter wind, but the energy drops back to 98 and 78. Then the first of September goes completely flat and weak again.

So, the honest take is there's no perfect day. The standout is Sunday the 30th, with the biggest swell and the most energy. The rest is a long stretch of flat, windy, or just plain average conditions. For a spot that's usually fairly consistent, this is a dry spell, but it'll come good again.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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10
ESE
10
SW
10
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15
WSW
15
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15
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20
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NNE
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High Tide
1:06PM1.30m
1:18AM1.07m
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
Low Tide
7:16PM0.31m
7:18AM0.29m
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
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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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