Surf Forecasts:
The Jetty surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 158 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here.
Let’s call it what it is: this 16-day stretch for The Jetty is a total bummer. The only real pulse of swell shows up on Monday, August 3rd, with wave heights around 6ft coming from the S, but the period is a short 8 seconds. The water’s a touch warmer than normal at 76°, but the forecast says it’s marginal. The combined energy is 639 (moderate), and the wind is a cross-off from the WSW, but the report basically says it’s a no-go.
After that, it’s a desert. Starting Tuesday, August 4th, all the way to the end of the 16 days, every single session is rated "poor surf conditions." The swell drops to nothing—from 3ft all the way down to 0.7ft, mostly from the S or SSE, with periods as short as 4-6 seconds. The combined energy is in the double digits or low triple digits, meaning weak to very weak energy. The winds are mostly cross or cross-onshore, often moderate to fresh, stirring up chop and lumpy conditions.
There’s one morning, Wednesday, August 5th, where the wind goes glassy, but the swell is only 2ft—not worth the effort. The rest of the days are a mess of cross-shore chop, fresh breezes, and even a risk of thunderstorms.
The Jetty is a sandbar break, fairly consistent, but with this forecast, it’s just not breaking. The water temperature is 1° warmer than average, which is a touch warmer than normal, but that doesn’t matter when there’s no surf.
If you’re looking for something, the tiny 9-second period swells near the end of the window are there, but with combined energy in the single digits, it’s basically flat. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the wind and lack of waves.
It’s a blank run. Forecasts can change, but for now, hang up the board.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 107 | 79 | 42 | 31 | 23 | 55 | 66 | 50 | 52 | 75 | 56 | 44 | 89 | 84 | 36 | 26 | 41 | 28 | 59 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:08AM1.22m | 12:42PM1.28m | 00:57AM1.15m | 1:32PM1.31m | 1:51AM1.08m | 2:31PM1.34m | 2:57AM1.02m | 3:41PM1.38m | 4:19AM1.00m | 4:55PM1.44m | 5:30AM1.05m | 5:58PM1.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:13AM0.12m | 6:50PM0.27m | 6:59AM0.13m | 7:51PM0.28m | 7:51AM0.15m | 9:00PM0.29m | 8:50AM0.16m | 10:16PM0.26m | 10:01AM0.16m | 11:25PM0.18m | 11:10AM0.10m | 00:25AM0.09m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 8:07 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 29 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 11 | SE 7 | E 9 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 7 | S 5 |
| kJ | 107 | 79 | 42 | 31 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 38 | 21 | 26 | 41 | 5 | 34 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 7 | E 4 | SSE 6 | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | E 10 | — | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 41 | 3 | 13 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 22 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | E 13 | — | — | — | E 11 | E 10 | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 11 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 2 | NE 4 | E 4 | — | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | W 3 | W 3 | S 6 | S 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 19 | — | 12 | 55 | 66 | 50 | 52 | 75 | 56 | 44 | 89 | 84 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 59 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 141 | 149 | 306 | 0 | 2 | 286 | 22 | 37 | 1171 | 105 | 53 | 98 | 16 | 26 | 83 | 42 | 58 | 2435 |
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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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