The South Jetty Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.39° N 74.39° W

The South Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The South Jetty sea temperature is
24.6°C
2.4° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SE swell with 76 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I’m looking at The South Jetty for the next 16 days, and I gotta be straight with you—it’s a tough stretch. The forecast is pretty flat and the wind is mostly messy, so there’s not a lot to get excited about. The swell energy is weak, under 100 (107) on the best days, and we’ve got a long gap where nothing’s worth paddling out for.

Wednesday, September 2nd and Thursday, September 3rd – The South Jetty is showing small swell at 2 ft to 1 ft from the SE. The wind is cross or cross-on, and the water is a warm 76°—that’s 4° warmer than normal, which is very unusual for this time of year. Feels more like summer. But the waves are tiny and the surfaces are choppy. Not worth the drive.

Friday, September 4th – Morning has a little 2 ft S swell with a short period of 6 seconds and a light offshore wind from the WNW. It’s clean but the energy is laughable at 28. It’s more of a knee-high paddle than a surf session.

Saturday, September 5th through Monday, September 7th – The swell drops further, with heights under 1 ft. The wind is all over the place—cross, cross-on, cross-off. The energy is down in the teens and twenties. There’s a short window on Monday morning with a light cross-off breeze and clean conditions, but the swell is only 1 ft. It’s a flat spell.

Tuesday, September 8th and Wednesday, September 9th – Still small. The morning of the 9th shows a 3 ft swell from the SSW, but the period is a pathetic 5 seconds. That’s windswell, not something you want to drive for. The energy is 65, still weak. The wind is cross-shore with a chop.

Thursday, September 10th – The best on offer in the whole forecast. The South Jetty (beach/jetty) gets a 3 ft swell from the S with a 6-second period, and the energy bumps up to 120 (moderate). The morning has a clean cross-off breeze from the WNW. The swell direction is from the S, which is not the optimum SE direction, but it’s the most size we’ll see. The afternoon is even cleaner with a moderate offshore wind. It’s still short period, so the waves will be a bit crumbly, but for this stretch, it’s the standout. Crowds are possible here, so you might have some company. This is the one to aim for if you’re keen.

Friday, September 11th through Sunday, September 13th – Back to small stuff. Saturday morning, September 12th, is glassy with a 3 ft ENE swell, but the period is only 5 seconds and the energy is 61. The comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and that’s about right. It’s a knee-high dribble with no push.

Monday, September 14th through Wednesday, September 16th – The swell drops to 0.7 ft to 2 ft. The wind is mostly cross-off or clean, but the waves are too small to ride. The energy is in the teens and twenties. Not worth suiting up.

Thursday, September 17th – The last day in the outlook shows a 0.7 ft swell from the ESE with a long period of 13 seconds. That’s groundswell energy, but there’s no height. The energy is only 26. It’s a tease.

Overall – The only day that might get your heart beating is Thursday, September 10th, with that 3 ft S swell and clean offshore wind. The rest is a long, flat grind with weak energy and not enough wave to push you down the line. The water is unusually warm, but that’s cold comfort when you’re sitting on a flat board. Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
12:16PM1.41m
00:42AM1.12m
1:12PM1.41m
1:42AM1.06m
2:15PM1.40m
2:53AM1.01m
3:30PM1.40m
4:16AM1.03m
4:47PM1.43m
5:26AM1.10m
5:50PM1.48m
6:23AM1.20m
6:44PM1.52m
Low Tide
6:38PM0.24m
6:34AM0.18m
7:42PM0.28m
7:33AM0.22m
8:52PM0.30m
8:38AM0.24m
10:07PM0.28m
9:53AM0.23m
11:14PM0.21m
11:05AM0.18m
00:10AM0.12m
12:06PM0.10m
1:02AM0.04m
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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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