Surf Forecasts:
Vilano Jetty surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with 197 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ENE 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11AM. 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 (Sep 11) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vilano Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be real about this stretch – we’re in for a quiet run. The first surf worth mentioning pops up on Wednesday the 9th of September, but before that, it’s a flat spell with nothing to ride. From now until then, you’re looking at a gap of a few days with barely a ripple.
The best bet on the whole 16-day horizon is Vilano Jetty on Wednesday morning, September 9th. We’ve got a modest 4ft swell pushing in from the ENE, and the combined wave energy is moderate (211). It’s not huge, but it’s the most size we’ll see. The wind is a light cross-onshore breeze, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but it’s the most surfable day of the lot. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.
The rest of the period is a struggle. Thursday the 10th offers a glimmer with 3ft ENE swell and glassy conditions in the morning, but the energy is weak (75) – it’s surfable, but barely. From Friday the 11th right through to Saturday the 19th of September, we’re stuck with tiny waves, mostly under 2ft, with poor surf conditions. The wind flips around, but the swell is just too small to get excited about. Even the glassy mornings won’t save a 1ft wave.
There’s a slight uptick on Monday the 21st of September with 4ft NE swell and moderate energy (175), but the wind is onshore and gusty, with a risk of thunderstorms. That’s more of a messy, blown-out situation than anything clean. For beginners, this is a no-go – the swell never gets above 5ft, but it’s also never good enough. For experts, there’s nothing to challenge you.
If you’re desperate for a paddle, Wednesday morning the 9th is your only real window. Otherwise, it’s a long stretch of small, poor surf. The setup here is more suited to a kite session than a proper surf if the wind picks up, but even then, it’s marginal.
Stay patient, folks. It tends not to stay this poor for long, but this run is a test of your dedication.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sat night, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 5 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 43 | 49 | 38 | 197 | 149 | 85 | 67 | 45 | 30 | 15 | 23 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | off | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 4:07AM1.30m | 4:44PM1.70m | 5:14AM1.37m | 5:46PM1.75m | 6:14AM1.48m | 6:41PM1.79m | 7:08AM1.58m | 7:32PM1.80m | 7:59AM1.67m | 8:20PM1.78m | 8:47AM1.73m | 9:07PM1.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:04PM0.28m | 10:06AM0.09m | 11:07PM0.24m | 11:10AM0.06m | 00:06AM0.17m | 12:12PM0.02m | 1:00AM0.10m | 1:11PM-0.01m | 1:48AM0.04m | 2:04PM-0.02m | 2:32AM0.00m | 2:54PM-0.01m | 3:14AM0.00m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | 7:43 | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 9 | ESE 9 | NE 5 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 13 | 43 | 13 | 27 | 1 | 149 | 85 | 67 | 45 | 30 | 15 | 8 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 5 | E 7 | ESE 8 | NE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | E 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 7 | NE 9 | E 11 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | E 10 | NE 8 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | SE 3 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 49 | 38 | 197 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 23 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1182 | 566 | 566 | 234 | 566 | 24 | 566 | 700 | 431 | 431 | 431 | 431 | 84 | 0 | 663 | 0 | 24 | 1318 | 613 |
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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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