Surf Forecasts:
The South Jetty surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with 94 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The South Jetty this week:
The surf forecast for The South Jetty over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The South Jetty in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The South Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s take a look at what’s on offer for the South Jetty over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, this stretch is looking pretty grim for a paddle. The whole 16-day window is a tough one. We’ve got a real dry spell here, with almost nothing worth getting excited about until the very end. The first week and a half is basically a write-off: tiny swell, poor winds, and messy conditions day after day. From Wednesday the 19th right through to the end of August, the waves are just too small and the wind is all over the shop – cross, cross-on, and choppy. It’s a real bummer.
The only faint glimmer of hope shows up on the morning of Wednesday, the 2nd of September. For a brief moment, we get a little window of glassy conditions with a light south-west breeze and a small 3ft swell from the south. The combined energy is still pretty weak at 74, but that glassy surface is a rare treat. The swell period is short at 5 seconds, so don’t expect much power, but for a small wave session on a longboard, it might just be the only chance to get a wetsuit on. The rest of that day and the following Thursday look like they’ll get blown out again.
So, if you’re desperate, mark that Wednesday morning, 2nd September, as the only real standout. It’s not going to be epic, but it’ll be the cleanest surf you’ll see in this forecast. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Crowds are possible at the Jetty, so don’t expect to have it all to yourself.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ESE 9 | E 4 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ESE 13 | SSE 5 | SE 12 | SSE 6 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
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 kJ | 18 | 47 | 31 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 24 | 21 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 22 | 14 | 21 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 7:18AM0.29m | 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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 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 7:49 | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 5 | ENE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 16 | 47 | 31 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | — | — | SSW 3 | S 3 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | S 5 | SSE 4 | SE 13 | ESE 8 | S 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 18 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 22 | 14 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | — | SE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 8 | — | 7 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | — | S 4 | — | SW 3 | — | WNW 2 | — | SSE 2 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 19 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 24 | — | 8 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 1 | 484 | 99 | 149 | 487 | 487 | 494 | 1315 | 487 | 619 | 111 | 124 | 36 | 286 | 36 | 36 | 110 | 58 |
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The above surf forecast table for The South 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 South Jetty can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The South 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 South 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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