
Surf Forecasts:
The South Jetty surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, S swell with 383 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM. 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 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The South Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The whole 16-day window looks like a flat spell for The South Jetty. It’s a beach and jetty setup, exposed to the swell, but the truth is, there’s nothing worth paddling out for until the very end of the run. The first week and a half are a total write-off—poor surf conditions through and through, with cross-shore and cross-onshore winds ruining any chance of a wave. You’ve got a moderate breeze most days, and the swell is tiny, under 3 ft, with short period below 8 seconds. The combined energy is weak, rarely cracking 100 (like 86 or 102), so it’s just wind chop and closeouts.
The only glimmer comes on the morning of Saturday, August 15. That morning, we finally see a bit of a pulse: 5 ft from the S, period still short at 7 seconds, but the wind swings to a clean cross-offshore W at 19 mph. The combined energy hits 262 (moderate), and the wave state is clean. Still, it’s only a 5 ft short-period swell, so it’s not going to set the world on fire, but it’s the best on offer. The water temp is about average for this time of year, no major anomaly. Crowds are possible at this spot, but with conditions this ordinary, I doubt many will show.
The afternoon of that same day drops off to a pathetic 3 ft with a score of 1/10, and after that, it’s back to flat, clean but tiny waves for the rest of the run. There’s a glassy morning on Monday, August 17, but with only 0.7 ft of swell, it’s a lake. Nothing to get excited about.
So, the honest truth: you’ve got a long, dry gap of about 11 days with no real surf, then a brief, mediocre window on Saturday morning. For a beach/jetty break, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most days, especially with those cross-shore winds. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a tough stretch.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 |
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155 | 299 | 383 | 125 | 59 | 42 | 151 | 276 | 99 | 91 | 48 | 91 | 148 | 74 | 53 | 75 | 52 | 33 | 91 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:24PM1.29m | 11:56AM1.24m | 00:08AM1.22m | 12:42PM1.28m | 00:57AM1.15m | 1:32PM1.31m | 1:51AM1.08m | 2:31PM1.34m | 2:57AM1.02m | 3:41PM1.38m | 4:19AM1.00m | 4:55PM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:30AM0.10m | 5:52PM0.24m | 6:13AM0.12m | 6:50PM0.27m | 6:59AM0.13m | 7:51PM0.28m | 7:51AM0.15m | 9:00PM0.29m | 8:50AM0.16m | 10:16PM0.26m | 10:01AM0.16m | 11:25PM0.18m | |||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
8:08 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | |
mm | 8 | 7 | 11 | 5 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 14 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 7 | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | S 6 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 7 | S 6 |
1 | — | — | 125 | 59 | 42 | — | 136 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 49 | 9 | 52 | 34 | 19 | 50 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | E 8 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | E 11 | — | — | E 9 | — | E 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | S 8 | — | ENE 4 | E 4 | SE 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 |
155 | 299 | 383 | — | 27 | 26 | 151 | 276 | 99 | 91 | 48 | 91 | 148 | 74 | 53 | 75 | 52 | 33 | 91 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1054 | 1230 | 110 | 28 | 166 | 308 | 286 | 90 | 82 | 32 | 110 | 311 | 124 | 96 | 311 | 17 | 17 | 90 | 17 |
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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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