The South Jetty Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.39° N 74.39° W

The South Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The South Jetty sea temperature is
24.6°C
2.4° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SSW swell with 144 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 7th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 7th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 9th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the 16-day picture for The South Jetty. I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. The whole window is a struggle for any kind of decent surf. We’re looking at a long, quiet run with hardly anything to get excited about.

The water is sitting at 25° which is a fair bit warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s a nice touch if you’re just having a paddle, but for surfing? It’s grim.

The best we get is a couple of moments on Wednesday 16th September and Thursday 17th September. On Wednesday morning, there’s a small 3ft swell from the east with a period of 6 seconds, and a light northerly breeze keeping it clean. By Wednesday afternoon, the wind goes glassy with a southwesterly, so it’s clean and smooth. On Thursday morning, the 17th, we get a similar 2ft from the east-southeast, with a light offshore from the north-northwest. The combined energy of all swells directed here is only 73 (weak energy). It’s not big, it’s not powerful, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see. The break is a beach/jetty setup, so it’s exposed, and with these tiny, short-period swells, it’ll be weak and crumbly. Crowds are possible here, so for a rare clean patch, expect a few others with the same idea.

For the rest of the window, it’s a write-off. The first solid week and a half is full of poor surf conditions, with tiny swells, choppy onshores, or cross-shore junk. There’s a brief window on the 7th that’s “surfable but very ordinary” – that’s the kindest word I can use. The swell is tiny, and the wind is messy. You’d be better off leaving the board at home.

The setup here is exposed, and with these weak, short-period waves and frequent onshore winds, honestly, this stretch looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. There’s just not enough push for a proper wave.

So, if you’re desperate, keep an eye on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th September for the cleanest, most surfable conditions. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best this break has to offer for the next 16 days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
00:42AM1.12m
1:12PM1.41m
1:42AM1.06m
2:15PM1.40m
2:53AM1.01m
3:30PM1.40m
4:16AM1.03m
4:47PM1.43m
5:26AM1.10m
5:50PM1.48m
6:23AM1.20m
6:44PM1.52m
Low Tide
6:38PM0.24m
6:34AM0.18m
7:42PM0.28m
7:33AM0.22m
8:52PM0.30m
8:38AM0.24m
10:07PM0.28m
9:53AM0.23m
11:14PM0.21m
11:05AM0.18m
00:10AM0.12m
12:06PM0.10m
1:02AM0.04m
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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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