The South Jetty Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.39° N 74.39° W

The South Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The South Jetty sea temperature is
25.0° C
2.9° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, ESE swell with 117 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 8PM (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 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 16th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 16th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 13th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 7s

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


Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s happening at The South Jetty.

Straight up, the next two weeks are a real mixed bag. For the next week and a half, it’s pretty grim – small, weak, and mostly sloppy. There’s a run from now through to the afternoon of Sunday, July 19th where you’re getting nothing worth paddling out for. The energy is weak, between 6 and 59 (combined energy), with tiny swell bumping around. Winds are mostly cross-onshore or just messy, so conditions are chopped up or just plain flat.

There’s a slight pulse of life on Monday, July 20th morning. We see the swell bump to 3ft from the S, with a clean offshore wind from the NNW at 6 mph. That’s a brief window where it’s actually surfable, even if ordinary. But that window is short-lived.

Things get a bit more interesting starting Tuesday, July 21st afternoon and into Friday, July 24th. The swell picks up, but here’s the rub – the wind stays cross-onshore from the E or ESE. The energy climbs into moderate territory, with values like 247 and 283, and by Friday morning we’re seeing 5ft to 6ft from the S with 475 energy. That’s the biggest size on offer, but it’s blown out and choppy. That much swell with those winds is a kitesurfing setup, not a clean wave for a surfer.

The standout moment?
It’s the early morning of Monday, July 20th. You’ve got 3ft of S swell, period around 7 seconds, with a clean, light NNW offshore. That combination is the best you’ll get across the whole outlook – tiny, but clean. It’s the only time where it all lines up. But honestly, this is a wave for a log or a longboard. Anything bigger than 5ft comes through with bad wind, so that Monday morning is your quiet highlight.

Remember, The South Jetty is a beach/jetty break, exposed to the swell. The water is 77°F, which is much warmer than normal for the time of year – nearly 5° warmer than average, so you’re in for a warm one if you go.

The late run from July 23rd to the 25th has more size (5ft to 6ft) but the wind just never cooperates. It’s messy, cross-onshore, and not worth the paddle unless you like a fight. After that, things drop off again into the 26th.

So to sum it up: one clean morning on the 20th, a whole lot of wind-affected junk around the 23rd-24th, and not much else. If you’re desperate, aim for that Monday morning. Otherwise, keep an eye on the forecasts – it won’t stay poor forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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0.3
SSE
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E
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ESE
6
1.2
ESE
7
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ESE
6
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SE
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9
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8
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SSW
5
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S
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SSW
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S
5
0.5
S
6
0.4
S
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
NE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
12
41
52
117
44
25
13
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15
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34
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18
11
8
3
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
ESE
15
SE
10
SE
10
SSE
15
SW
10
SW
25
SSW
25
WSW
15
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25
SW
20
WSW
15
W
20
WNW
10
WNW
15
NW
5
NW
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N
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High Tide
6:08PM1.52m
6:40AM1.09m
7:07PM1.59m
7:42AM1.14m
8:05PM1.64m
8:41AM1.19m
9:01PM1.66m
9:34AM1.24m
9:52PM1.63m
10:26AM1.28m
10:40PM1.56m
11:17AM1.29m
11:29PM1.46m
12:09PM1.29m
Low Tide
00:37AM0.04m
12:22PM-0.02m
1:37AM-0.05m
1:22PM-0.08m
2:31AM-0.12m
2:20PM-0.12m
3:20AM-0.16m
3:13PM-0.12m
4:08AM-0.16m
4:05PM-0.08m
4:55AM-0.12m
4:59PM0.00m
5:45AM-0.06m
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8:24
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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