The South Jetty Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.39° N 74.39° W

The South Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The South Jetty sea temperature is
25.2° C
3.6° 

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, E swell with 74 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 10th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 10th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 8th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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ENE
6
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8
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
15
SSW
15
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High Tide
2:02PM1.20m
2:13AM1.10m
2:58PM1.26m
3:17AM1.05m
4:04PM1.34m
4:32AM1.03m
5:09PM1.44m
5:39AM1.05m
6:08PM1.52m
6:40AM1.09m
7:07PM1.59m
7:42AM1.14m
8:05PM1.64m
Low Tide
8:08PM0.30m
8:20AM0.12m
9:16PM0.28m
9:16AM0.11m
10:29PM0.22m
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
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Temp °C
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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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