Surf Forecasts:
The South Jetty surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with 75 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with S 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The South Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. It’s been flat and messy out at The South Jetty, and if you’re looking for waves, you’re going to have to be patient. There’s a whole lot of nothing on the horizon, but a couple of mornings will give you something to ride, even if it’s just on the longboard.
The South Jetty has been getting next to no energy, with waves from 0.2m to 0.6m, and the wind has been blowing every which way, making it choppy and bumpy. Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th are a total waste of time. It’s not worth paddling out in that mess.
We get a small pulse on Monday morning, the 17th. The swell comes up to 0.8m from the SSE, and the wind turns light and offshore. The energy is still weak at 55, but the surface will be clean. You might find a few soft, crumbly waves. The water is about 78°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so a light spring suit is all you need.
The next week is still pretty poor. Tuesday through Thursday is all small, mostly under 0.5m, and the wind keeps switching, messing with things. There’s a tiny window on Thursday morning, the 20th, with a clean 1.0m swell from the S and light offshore winds. The energy is moderate at 93, and it’s the best looking conditions so far. Check it if you’re keen.
We get a few more small waves on Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th, but the size is just not there. Sunday morning has 0.8m, but the energy is weak at 87. Then it drops off again.
The real standout, the only one worth planning around, is Friday the 28th. The swell is still small, about 0.6m, but we’ll have clean offshore winds from the NW and WNW all day. The energy picks up to 120 and then 117, which is good for the size. This is the best day on offer. The swell is from the SE, which is just right for the jetty.
Don’t expect much before that. It’s been a rough run, but the ocean can change on a dime, so don’t lose faith.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 6 | ESE 9 | ENE 4 | SSE 6 | SE 4 | SE 4 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 8 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 26 | 62 | 36 | 26 | 16 | 15 | 23 | 58 | 48 | 33 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:02AM1.38m | 10:17PM1.51m | 10:47AM1.39m | 11:00PM1.41m | 11:33AM1.37m | 11:45PM1.29m | 12:19PM1.34m | 00:31AM1.18m | 1:06PM1.30m | 1:18AM1.07m | 1:53PM1.25m | 2:06AM0.98m | 2:45PM1.22m | 3:05AM0.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:49PM-0.05m | 4:23AM-0.07m | 4:37PM0.03m | 5:06AM0.01m | 5:28PM0.13m | 5:50AM0.10m | 6:22PM0.23m | 6:34AM0.20m | 7:16PM0.31m | 7:18AM0.29m | 8:11PM0.39m | 8:03AM0.36m | 9:11PM0.44m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 29 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | E 4 | — | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 8 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 3 | — | 3 | 36 | 26 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 58 | 48 | 33 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | — | SE 9 | S 6 | — | S 9 | — | SE 10 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 12 | E 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 4 | 5 | 13 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 4 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | S 5 | — | E 6 | — | — | SE 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | S 6 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | ESE 2 | — | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 62 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 18 | 18 | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2436 | 1374 | 619 | 560 | 3237 | 733 | 1244 | 1171 | 32 | 36 | 146 | 168 | 110 | 286 | 87 | 560 | 1082 | 941 | 36 | 327 | 941 |
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