Surf Forecasts:
Vilano Jetty surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, ESE swell with 73 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vilano Jetty in the next 16 days are 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vilano Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about the next couple of weeks. It’s a pretty bleak stretch out there, and I’m not going to sugarcoat it. We’ve got a long stretch of flat, weak, and messy conditions on the horizon. The first week is basically a write-off for any proper surfing. You’re looking at days of tiny, poor quality waves with cross-shore winds chopping things up. The swell energy is just weak, with readings mostly down in the low double digits or even single digits, like 7 or 14. There’s a couple of mornings with glassy conditions, like the Tuesday morning, but there’s just no wave to ride. It’s a hard truth, but this is a period for checking your gear, not checking the surf.
There’s a real gap here, about a week of nothing worth paddling out for. The swell direction is all over the place, but the periods are short and the heights are minimal. You’ll see a few clean looks, but on a wave that’s barely a ripple. This is a waiting game.
Now, there is a faint light at the end of the tunnel. Starting on the 19th, we finally see a bit of energy coming into the system. It’s still small, but there’s a slight bump in the combined energy, hitting 63 on the Wednesday morning. The wind will be light and offshore, so it could clean up. The swell is still pretty weak, but at least it’s something. The real glimmer of hope is on the 20th of August. The morning looks like the standout of the whole period. The combined energy jumps up to 101, which is a sign of life. We’re looking at a 2 ft wave, with a period of 11 seconds from the east. It’s not big, but it’s clean with light offshore wind. That’s your window, folks. The swell direction matches what the jetty wants. It’s still not a classic, but it’s the best we’re going to get in this otherwise dead stretch.
The water is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. It’s just a matter of being patient and hitting that Thursday morning window on the 20th if you’re desperate for a slide. After that, it looks like it fades back out again. Keep your expectations low and your eyes on that forecast.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 13 | ESE 3 | E 8 |
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 kJ | 63 | 42 | 73 | 42 | 26 | 37 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 5:22AM1.26m | 5:58PM1.74m | 6:23AM1.33m | 6:55PM1.80m | 7:20AM1.42m | 7:48PM1.83m | 8:15AM1.50m | 8:40PM1.82m | 9:07AM1.56m | 9:30PM1.78m | 9:59AM1.60m | 10:18PM1.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:18PM0.16m | 11:16AM-0.08m | 00:20AM0.09m | 12:19PM-0.12m | 1:18AM0.02m | 1:19PM-0.16m | 2:10AM-0.05m | 2:15PM-0.17m | 2:58AM-0.09m | 3:08PM-0.15m | 3:44AM-0.10m | 3:59PM-0.09m | 4:29AM-0.08m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | 8:12 | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 37 | 32 | 32 | 36 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 9 | SE 4 | ESE 7 | E 9 | SE 4 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 7 | E 13 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 63 | 42 | 2 | 42 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | ESE 7 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 6 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 13 | — | E 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 9 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 13 | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | — | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | E 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 7 | S 4 | — | ESE 7 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 6 | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | S 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 73 | 6 | — | 37 | 10 | — | 17 | — | — | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 45 | 1284 | 0 | 25 | 1083 | 428 | 428 | 1423 | 473 | 613 | 0 | 618 | 656 | 428 | 428 | 234 | 488 | 136 |
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