The South Jetty Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.39° N 74.39° W

The South Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 28 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The South Jetty sea temperature is
20.0°C
0.6° 

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 28 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 5 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with 285 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with E 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 (Sep 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The South Jetty in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 28th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 5th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 4th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Mon
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
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Friday
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1
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0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
8
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.8
S
5
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.9
SSW
5
0.3
ESE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.8
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.6
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
52
24
22
24
18
25
25
25
36
22
29
36
35
42
23
30
40
136
194
225
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
10
WSW
15
WNW
5
NW
10
NW
5
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
25
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
10
W
20
NNE
25
NE
30
ENE
25
ENE
10
E
25
NNW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
9:59PM1.32m
10:18AM1.55m
10:43PM1.25m
11:04AM1.54m
11:35PM1.17m
11:58AM1.50m
00:35AM1.10m
1:00PM1.46m
1:41AM1.05m
2:07PM1.42m
2:54AM1.05m
3:21PM1.39m
4:13AM1.09m
Low Tide
3:44PM0.05m
3:46AM0.03m
4:31PM0.08m
4:28AM0.08m
5:26PM0.14m
5:18AM0.14m
6:30PM0.20m
6:18AM0.21m
7:36PM0.25m
7:24AM0.26m
8:45PM0.27m
8:34AM0.29m
9:54PM0.24m
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Temp °C
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22
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26
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Feels °C
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23
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25
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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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