Surf Forecasts:
The South Jetty surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, E swell with 74 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The South Jetty this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The South Jetty in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The South Jetty over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s heading our way for The South Jetty.
Well, to be straight with you, it’s a tough outlook for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a long dry spell with barely a ripple for the first week and a half. The ocean is flat, and the wind is all over the place. It’s not until the 22nd of July that we finally see a pulse of real swell, and even then, it’s a mixed bag.
The first real hope comes on the morning of Tuesday the 22nd of July. We’ve got a solid 6ft SSE swell rolling in with a period of 9 seconds. That’s a moderate wave energy (658), and the wind is out of the west at 9 mph, giving us a cross-off breeze that should keep the faces reasonably clean. This is your best bet of the whole period. It’s a decent size for an intermediate, but it’s not a beginner wave. The swell direction is SSE, which is a good match for this spot.
The next morning, Wednesday the 23rd of July, the swell is even bigger at 8ft from the SSE (period 8 seconds) and the energy is pumping hard (1182). That’s big, strong stuff. The wind is a cross-shore from the SSW, which is not ideal, but it’s not blowing straight onshore. That size is only for experienced surfers with a good set of nerves. The wave energy is strong, but the wind is a bit of a spoiler.
The water temperature is sitting at a balmy 76°, which is a whopping 5° warmer than usual for this time of year. It feels like a bathtub out there.
The first few days of the forecast are a total write-off. Tiny, weak swell with poor winds. From the 10th of July right through to the 21st of July, it’s basically a flat, choppy mess. The 20th of July has a bit of energy (105) but it comes with a 22 mph cross-shore wind that’s going to blow the ocean into a lumpy chaos. Better suited for a kite session than a paddle.
So, to sum it up: wait for the morning of the 22nd of July. That’s your standout window. The 23rd is for the brave. The rest is a long, flat wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSE 6 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 6 | ESE 6 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | E 15 |
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 kJ | 13 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 40 | 64 | 62 | 45 | 29 | 29 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 12 | 48 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross |
High Tide | 5:09PM1.44m | 5:39AM1.05m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:36PM0.14m | 11:22AM0.04m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 |
 | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | 8:22 |
mm | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 27 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 13 | 13 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 45 | 29 | 29 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 27 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | S 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 4 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 13 | — | — | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | S 7 | — | — | — | SE 8 | E 15 |
| kJ | 4 | 9 | 9 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | SW 2 | SW 2 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 3 | SSW 5 | — | ENE 3 | — | ENE 2 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 6 | 40 | 64 | 62 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 21 | 15 | 8 | 48 | — | 3 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 36 | 183 | 431 | 142 | 560 | 561 | 619 | 1561 | 1447 | 145 | 145 | 795 | 331 | 286 | 58 | 28 | 227 | 1447 | 261 | 2363 |
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