The South Jetty Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.39° N 74.39° W

The South Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The South Jetty sea temperature is
23.1°C
2.8° 

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 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, ENE swell with 7,186 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period with E 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 (Sep 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m 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 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 24th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 24th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 25th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNE on Mon morning, strong winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:06PM1.25m
5:38AM1.02m
5:53PM1.30m
6:21AM1.11m
6:35PM1.35m
7:01AM1.20m
7:16PM1.38m
7:41AM1.30m
7:57PM1.40m
8:20AM1.39m
8:38PM1.40m
8:58AM1.47m
9:19PM1.37m
Low Tide
10:20AM0.47m
11:26PM0.39m
11:16AM0.41m
00:07AM0.31m
12:04PM0.33m
00:45AM0.23m
12:50PM0.24m
1:22AM0.15m
1:34PM0.16m
1:58AM0.08m
2:18PM0.09m
2:33AM0.04m
3:00PM0.05m
3:09AM0.02m
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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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