The South Jetty Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.39° N 74.39° W

Issued: 7 pm 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's The South Jetty sea temperature is
22.5° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

The South Jetty surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The South Jetty surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, S swell with 79 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 3rd Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 3rd Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at your local stretch here. Honestly, the next week and a half is one of those tough runs. We’ve got a long, quiet patch before any real surf shows up, so patience is the name of the game. The water temp is sittin’ about average for the time of year, nothing weird there.

The first recommendation we get is way down the line, not until Saturday, July 11th. From now until then, it’s a proper flat spell with no real surf to speak of – just tiny, weak dribble and mostly onshore or cross-shore winds making a mess of things. You’d be lucky to find a wave you can even stand up on.

Then, on the morning of Saturday, July 11th, we see the wind finally play ball. It goes offshore out of the WNW at 9 mph, which is a big change. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the south, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy reads 265 (moderate energy), so there’s some push behind it. For that afternoon, the wind holds offshore but is lighter, and the waves clean right up. It’s not huge, but it’s the one standout in a long, quiet period. The South Jetty is an exposed beach/jetty setup, and with a south swell and clean offshore wind, it should offer some fun, rideable waves. Because the swell is only 4 ft, it’s in that friendly zone for intermediates. Crowds are possible at this spot, so keep an eye out.

After that little burst, it goes quiet again. The rest of the period into the second week shows the swell dropping right back, winds turning onshore or cross-shore, and the wave energy falling to almost nothing. Nothing else worth paddling out for.

So, bottom line: you’ve got a two-week forecast with one real bright spot on Saturday, July 11th. The rest is a waiting game. For a spot like this, a blank run isn’t all that unusual. Forecasts can change, but for now, circle that Saturday on the calendar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 37°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue night, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thu
9
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
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AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
5
0.4
S
5
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.7
SSE
4
0.6
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
S
7
0.3
SE
9
0.5
SSE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
8
23
22
21
13
14
12
11
11
13
14
20
22
49
28
60
43
22
14
22
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
5
SW
20
WSW
5
WNW
5
SW
15
SW
10
NNW
5
SSW
10
E
10
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
5
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
25
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
10
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
10:37PM1.35m
11:08AM1.02m
11:13PM1.32m
11:49AM1.05m
11:52PM1.27m
12:31PM1.09m
00:34AM1.22m
1:15PM1.14m
1:20AM1.16m
2:02PM1.20m
2:13AM1.10m
2:58PM1.26m
3:17AM1.05m
4:04PM1.34m
Low Tide
4:53AM0.13m
4:35PM0.25m
5:30AM0.14m
5:20PM0.28m
6:10AM0.14m
6:12PM0.30m
6:50AM0.13m
7:09PM0.30m
7:33AM0.12m
8:08PM0.30m
8:20AM0.12m
9:16PM0.28m
9:16AM0.11m
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rain showers
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:37
5:37
5:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:28
8:28
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:25
8:25
 mm
5
2
1
6
1
2
Temp °C
30
32
37
33
31
35
25
24
24
23
24
25
25
25
28
29
20
21
21
22
22
Feels °C
29
34
36
34
33
35
22
27
26
25
26
27
27
26
28
31
19
20
22
22
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.4
S
5
0.4
SE
10
0.5
S
4
0.4
S
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.6
S
4
0.3
SE
9
0.4
S
4
0.3
SE
8
0.3
S
4
0.3
SE
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.6
S
6
0.3
E
5
0.6
S
6
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SE
9
Energy kJ
21
7
23
9
7
8
14
12
5
11
3
14
9
22
5
28
60
43
22
14
13
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
7
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
9
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
ENE
4
0.3
ENE
5
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.3
E
5
0.3
SE
9
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
5
22
21
13
12
11
13
1
2
6
14
13
13
14
4
13
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
NE
3
0.1
E
11
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
E
10
0.2
E
5
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.3
SE
9
0.2
E
5
Energy kJ
8
1
2
9
2
2
2
2
14
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
5
0.5
S
4
0.3
WNW
3
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
E
3
0.5
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
4
0.8
S
6
0.6
ENE
4
0.5
E
5
0.5
SSE
6
Energy kJ
32
10
1
6
5
5
3
14
20
49
9
11
22
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
42
168
111
252
431
261
71
2202
1077
1120
1172
1172
3
41
19
124
142
69
56
311
311
Best forecast wave conditions in New Jersey
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
6
8
5
9
7
5
9
9
8
6
5
9
9
9
5
5
6
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Information about the The South Jetty Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The South 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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