
Surf Forecasts:
The South Jetty surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, S swell with 249 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with S 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2PM. 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The South Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and here’s how the surf’s looking for The South Jetty over the next 16 days.
Right, straight up, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the first bit of this outlook is a tough slog. We’ve got a real dry spell kicking off here. There’s no surf worth paddling out for from Tuesday, July 14 right through to the end of Saturday, July 18. That’s about five days of zilch. The swell is tiny – mostly around 1ft to 2ft – with a combined energy that’s barely registering (24 to 79). The wind is all over the shop, and the water temp is a very unusual 77°F, which is a whopping 4°F warmer than average for this time of year. Makes you feel like you’re in the tropics, but the waves just aren’t there.
The first real chance of a surf comes on Sunday, July 19, but it’s only just surfable. We’re looking at a 2ft swell from the SSE with a period of 7 to 8 seconds. The combined energy picks up a bit to 62-70, but it’s still weak. The wind is a clean cross-off from the west, so the surface will be tidy. The catch is that this spot (The South Jetty) is a beach/jetty setup, exposed to the SE swell, and the crowds are sometimes a problem. Honestly, it’s not a standout, but it’s the first thing that’s even close to worth a look.
By Monday, July 20, there’s a small bump. The morning looks best with a 3ft swell from the SSE, period of 8 seconds, and combined energy hitting 112 (moderate). The wind is glassy from the NE – that’s a major plus, so it’ll be clean. This is probably the best on offer in the first week. It’s not pumping, but you’ll get a few small, clean waves to yourself if you’re early. The afternoon turns onshore and choppy, so forget that.
The middle of the week gets a bit more interesting. On Tuesday, July 21, the afternoon shows a 5ft swell from the south, period of 7 seconds, and combined energy jumps to 315 (strong). That’s the biggest size we see in the whole outlook, but it comes with a cross-shore wind and a cross-chop, so the quality is poor. That’s a shame – it’s not clean enough to get excited about.
Wednesday, July 22, cleans up a bit. The morning has a 3ft swell from the SSE, period of 9 seconds, and combined energy of 154 (moderate). The wind is a cross-off from the NNW, so it’s clean. This is another decent option, but it’s still very ordinary. The swell direction matches the optimum SE direction, which is a plus.
The real standout, if you’ve got the patience, is the very end of the forecast. Look at Sunday, July 26. The afternoon has a 3ft swell from the SE, period of 8 seconds, combined energy of 100 (moderate), and glassy wind from the west. That’s clean, small, and fun. Then Monday, July 27, both morning and afternoon are glassy or clean with a 2ft to 3ft swell from the SE, and the combined energy hangs around 95-116. The water is still warm, and the wind is either glassy or light cross-off. These are the best conditions in the whole run – no crowds mentioned, but with conditions this clean, it’s a high-quality small-wave session. Keep in mind, for a beach/jetty break, the long gaps between sets from the 8-second period swell will make paddling out easy.
So, to sum it up for the entire 16 days: the first week is a write-off until Monday, July 20. The best surf is in the last few days, from July 26 to July 29, where you’ll find clean, glassy conditions and small, rideable waves. It’s not a big swell window, but it’s the only time the quality lines up. Hang tight, and check the forecasts again – things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | E 15 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 5 | SSE 6 |
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13 | 14 | 34 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 67 | 53 | 54 | 62 | 69 | 98 | 24 | 54 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 00:19AM1.34m | 1:00PM1.27m | 1:08AM1.22m | 1:49PM1.26m | 1:55AM1.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:56PM0.10m | 6:33AM0.02m | 6:54PM0.19m | 7:20AM0.09m | 7:50PM0.27m | ||||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
— | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 36 | 34 | 30 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | ENE 4 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 |
5 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 53 | 54 | 62 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 54 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 5 | E 8 | SE 9 | S 6 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 13 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NE 5 | — |
13 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | SE 14 | — | E 9 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 12 |
5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | — | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 2 | S 4 | SSW 5 | WSW 3 | SSW 5 | WNW 3 | — | SW 3 | — | — | E 3 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 5 | — |
1 | 14 | 34 | 1 | 15 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 7 | 3 | 67 | — | — | — | 69 | 98 | 24 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2361 | 1248 | 331 | 24 | 198 | 227 | 227 | 71 | 941 | 949 | 977 | 949 | 941 | 18 | 31 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 32 |
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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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