Surf Forecasts:
The South Jetty surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, S swell with 61 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The South Jetty in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM. 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The South Jetty over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming our way.
Honestly, mate, it's a rough stretch ahead. We're looking at a solid two-week block where The South Jetty just isn't firing. The forecast is full of tiny surf and dodgy winds. For the first eleven days, from the 10th through the 20th of July, the swell barely gets a pulse, mostly hanging around 1ft to 3ft, and the combined energy is weak, usually under 100. The wind is all over the place – cross, cross-on, onshore – meaning most of the time it's choppy and messy. There are a couple of brief moments on the 16th and 17th where the wind goes glassy, with 2.3ft swell from the SSE and some clean conditions, but the energy is still low (50 and 59), so you're just getting tiny little gutless waves. Not worth paddling out for.
The only time we see a real pulse of swell is around the 23rd of July, Thursday. The combined energy jumps to 348 (moderate), with the swell coming from the S at 4.9ft. But the problem is the wind is cross-shore from the ENE at 16 mph, creating a cross-chop. It's solid enough for an experienced surfer, but the conditions will be rough. Then on Friday the 24th, the swell drops back to 3.6ft to 3.9ft with a cross-onshore breeze, so it's not going to be great.
The first surf break I mention, The South Jetty, a beach/jetty setup, has water temperature at 76.1°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. That's a 4.5°F anomaly, so it's notably warm.
If you're an expert and desperate, the 23rd of July might be your only look, but be prepared for lumpy conditions. For everyone else, it's a long dry spell. When the swell is small and the winds are bad, this beach-and-jetty setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. Things can change, but right now, it's a tough run.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | S 6 | NE 3 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 4 | S 6 |
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 kJ | 12 | 13 | 20 | 6 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 14 | 19 | 11 | 24 | 31 | 15 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 52 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:19AM0.09m | 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 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 28 | 32 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 30 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 4 | SSE 6 | E 5 | S 6 | S 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 |
| kJ | 7 | 13 | 20 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 10 | 19 | 10 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 3 | 52 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 6 | ESE 10 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 7 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | — | E 15 |
| kJ | 12 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 3 | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | — | ESE 10 | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 4 | 9 | 3 | — | 9 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | — | NE 3 | ENE 5 | — | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | SSE 6 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 6 | 24 | — | 12 | 18 | — | — | 7 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 24 | 31 | 15 | 32 | 31 | 30 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 183 | 733 | 227 | 227 | 795 | 261 | 1008 | 496 | 145 | 103 | 103 | 312 | 36 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 1396 | 36 |
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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).
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