The South Jetty Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.39° N 74.39° W

Issued: 7 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's The South Jetty sea temperature is
21.5° C

1.5°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 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, E swell with 112 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 2nd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 2nd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 5th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 36°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Thu morning).

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Sat
4
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
10
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.7
ENE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
35
35
25
24
24
33
45
26
24
24
36
33
23
21
21
14
14
14
13
17
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
NE
10
E
5
ENE
15
ENE
10
SE
10
SSW
15
S
25
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
30
SSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
25
SSW
15
W
10
SW
20
WSW
15
WNW
10
SSW
20
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross
on
High Tide
7:46AM0.97m
8:06PM1.37m
8:32AM0.98m
8:47PM1.39m
9:14AM1.00m
9:26PM1.40m
9:53AM1.01m
10:02PM1.38m
10:30AM1.01m
10:37PM1.35m
11:08AM1.02m
11:13PM1.32m
11:49AM1.05m
Low Tide
1:47AM0.19m
1:25PM0.21m
2:30AM0.16m
2:06PM0.19m
3:07AM0.13m
2:45PM0.19m
3:43AM0.12m
3:21PM0.20m
4:18AM0.12m
3:56PM0.22m
4:53AM0.13m
4:35PM0.25m
5:30AM0.14m
5:20PM0.28m
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clear
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rain showers
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clear
clear
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thunderstorm
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clear
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5:31
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:35
5:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:27
 mm
3
1
1
Temp °C
21
21
22
22
23
23
22
24
24
23
27
30
28
32
35
32
32
36
35
31
32
Feels °C
23
23
22
24
23
23
23
23
21
20
26
29
26
34
33
32
34
35
35
33
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
S
5
0.4
SE
9
0.6
S
5
0.4
S
5
0.3
SE
10
0.4
S
4
0.3
S
5
0.3
S
5
Energy kJ
33
35
35
12
24
24
33
45
26
21
24
36
23
12
21
18
8
14
6
4
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
S
6
0.4
S
6
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
E
4
0.2
S
6
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
E
6
0.4
SE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
S
5
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
Energy kJ
10
7
12
25
7
7
1
2
10
23
10
9
1
23
8
21
14
4
14
13
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
7
0.1
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.1
E
7
0.1
NE
4
Energy kJ
7
1
3
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
2
0.2
ENE
2
0.3
ENE
2
0.4
E
3
0.6
S
3
0.8
SSW
4
0.6
S
5
0.8
S
4
0.8
S
5
0.7
S
4
0.3
WSW
3
0.2
WNW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.3
W
3
0.4
NE
5
0.7
ENE
4
Energy kJ
1
1
1
3
7
24
15
22
33
15
1
1
6
1
6
17
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)
1
227
124
36
142
1109
41
487
1447
320
71
91
15
99
795
36
183
30
151
36
1566
Best forecast wave conditions in New Jersey
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
1
4
3
2
2
4
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
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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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