Surf Forecasts:
Vilano Jetty surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 13s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, ESE swell with 48 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 0.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vilano Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let's keep it real. The surf forecast for the next couple weeks is about as exciting as watching paint dry. We've got a whole lot of nothing on the horizon, with a long stretch of flat, weak conditions ahead.
Forget about it until Wednesday, August 19th. Before that, it's a total write-off. We're talking ankle-biters, with swell heights struggling to reach 1ft, and the energy readings are stuck down in the low teens and twenties. The mornings will be glassy, but with zero waves, it's just a pretty view. The afternoons get a little breeze, but that just messes up what little is there.
Vilano Jetty is our only spot, and it needs a lot more juice than this. On the morning of the 19th, we finally get a pulse of life. Swell picks up to about 2ft from the ESE with an 11-second period, and the energy jumps to 93 – the strongest we've seen. It's still small, but the morning is glassy with a light offshore wind, so it might actually be rideable on a longboard. Water temp is normal for this time of year.
That little bump fades fast, and we're back to square one for the rest of the week and into the next. The second week is more of the same – small, weak, and pretty junky. There’s a tiny increase in period on the 25th, but the energy is pathetic. Bottom line: there are no heroes in this forecast. The 19th is your only real shot, and even then, it’s marginal. The jetty can get crowded when it's breaking, so be ready for a crowd. If you do get out, make it a morning session before the seabreeze ruins it.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 35°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 23 | 35 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:15AM1.50m | 8:40PM1.82m | 9:07AM1.56m | 9:30PM1.78m | 9:59AM1.60m | 10:18PM1.70m | 10:48AM1.61m | 11:05PM1.59m | 11:36AM1.58m | 11:52PM1.47m | 12:24PM1.54m | 00:38AM1.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:51PM0.00m | 5:15AM-0.02m | 5:46PM0.10m | 6:02AM0.05m | 6:43PM0.20m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | 8:09 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 31 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 32 |
Feels °C | 33 | 35 | 37 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 36 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 38 | 35 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | E 10 | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 23 | 2 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | E 8 | — | SSE 4 | E 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 11 | ESE 8 | E 10 | — | ESE 8 | E 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 1 | 6 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | 12 | 2 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 11 | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | ESE 8 | W 2 | W 2 | — | W 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 35 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 618 | 566 | 28 | 1544 | 1383 | 1914 | 1550 | 1383 | 835 | 613 | 234 | 1991 | 428 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 542 | 139 | 24 |
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The above surf forecast table for Vilano Jetty provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vilano Jetty can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vilano 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 (Vilano 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).
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