Surf Forecasts:
Vilano Jetty surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, E swell with 119 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vilano Jetty this week:
The surf forecast for Vilano Jetty over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vilano Jetty in the next 16 days are 0.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vilano Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty flat out there. Let's break down what’s on the horizon for Vilano Jetty.
Right now, the surf is all but non-existent. From Wednesday the 26th of August right through to the start of September, we’re looking at a real drought. Tiny waves, poor wind, and a whole lot of nothing. The combined swell energy is stuck in the weak range, barely cracking three digits, and the period is short – mostly under 10 seconds. It’s the kind of stretch where you might as well save the wax and crack a cold one on the beach.
There’s a bit of a tease on the 2nd of September. Wednesday afternoon sees a bump in energy (210) as the swell picks up to 3 feet from the ESE with an 11-second period, which is a bit more interesting. But the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. Not worth paddling out for.
The first real glimmer comes on the morning of Thursday, the 3rd of September. We’ve got glassy conditions with the tide and a light breeze, and the swell is 2 feet from the East. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The water temp is sitting at a warm 83°F, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a hood.
Then we hit another dry spell until the 8th of September. Tuesday morning offers some clean, cross-off wind with 2 feet from the ENE. The energy is still moderate (74) but the wind is looking good. By Tuesday afternoon, we get a solid offshore from the SW at 12 mph, keeping things clean. This is probably the best we’ll see – small, clean, and workable for a longboard or a fun shape.
The 9th of September brings a similar setup, but with stronger wind (16 mph) and a touch of rain. It’s clean, but the swell is still small. Honestly, nothing in this period is gonna get the heart pumping. The crowd situation at Vilano Jetty can be a problem sometimes, especially when it’s this small, but right now, I don’t think you’ll be fighting for a wave.
So, to wrap it up: the best bet is the morning of Tuesday the 8th of September, with clean offshore wind and waist-high, ordinary waves. It’s not a standout, it’s just the least worst option. The rest of the window is a write-off for any decent surf.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 17 | E 9 | E 9 | E 14 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 16 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 25 | 62 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 42 | 29 | 40 | 40 | 43 | 40 | 28 | 39 | 26 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 7:55PM1.61m | 8:12AM1.41m | 8:34PM1.63m | 8:52AM1.48m | 9:13PM1.63m | 9:32AM1.54m | 9:52PM1.60m | 10:13AM1.59m | 10:33PM1.56m | 10:55AM1.63m | 11:15PM1.50m | 11:40AM1.66m | 00:00AM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:30PM0.14m | 2:10AM0.15m | 2:12PM0.11m | 2:45AM0.10m | 2:51PM0.09m | 3:19AM0.06m | 3:30PM0.09m | 3:54AM0.05m | 4:11PM0.11m | 4:31AM0.05m | 4:57PM0.15m | 5:12AM0.06m | 5:49PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | — | SE 5 | SE 4 | E 9 | SE 4 | E 9 | E 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 16 | — | 13 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 25 | 3 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 42 | 29 | 40 | 40 | 2 | 40 | 28 | 39 | 26 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 17 | E 9 | E 9 | E 14 | E 9 | SE 4 | ENE 12 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 13 |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 12 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 3 | S 5 | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 9 | SE 4 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | — | NE 3 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | 15 | — | 5 | 15 | — | 62 | 11 | — | 3 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | 43 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 2020 | 9 | 234 | 1590 | 6 | 25 | 863 | 0 | 613 | 494 | 835 | 682 | 700 | 835 | 1182 | 1182 | 1410 | 1411 | 1594 | 45 |
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