Surf Forecasts:
Vilano Jetty surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with 186 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with ESE 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vilano Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with the outlook for the next stretch.
To be straight with you, it's a tough read. We're looking at a long, flat spell with barely a ripple worth paddling for. The only spot in the frame is Vilano Jetty (Vilano-Jetty), and it's having a rough time of it. The water is running a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 81°F, about a degree and a half off the usual mark.
The first hint of anything surfable doesn't show up until the morning of the 3rd of September. Even then, it's small stuff—waist-high at best, around 2 ft from the east, with a short, weak period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is still weak (59). The wind is a light cross-offshore though, so the morning of the 3rd might be the cleanest you'll see it. That's a one-morning wonder though; by the afternoon it's chop city again.
From there, it's a dead zone. The 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th – all poor, with swell heights barely tickling 2 ft. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, and the energy levels are tiny (some readings as low as 8). There's a glassy moment on the morning of the 5th but the swell is a pathetic 1 ft, not enough to push a leaf.
The afternoon of the 7th of September sees a tiny spike with a 3 ft windswell from the NE, period a paltry 6 seconds, and the energy is still feeble (52). It's glassy, but that's a lake, not a surf. The 8th offers a similar clean morning with 3 ft and a light cross-offshore wind, but again, no power.
The rest of the run through to the 15th of September is more of the same: tiny, weak, poor surf. The combined energy never gets out of the two-digit range, so there's just no grunt.
Honestly, for the whole 16-day window, there are no true standouts. The only thing even worth a mention is the morning of the 3rd of September for a clean, small, weak wave. For anyone looking for a proper surf, you're better off waiting for the next weather system. This setup is more interesting for a kite or a foil than a paddle board.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 12 | E 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 9 |
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 kJ | 22 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 47 | 85 | 180 | 135 | 42 | 40 | 121 | 35 | 53 | 37 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:15PM1.50m | 11:40AM1.66m | 00:00AM1.43m | 12:30PM1.67m | 00:50AM1.36m | 1:25PM1.66m | 1:48AM1.30m | 2:28PM1.65m | 2:55AM1.27m | 3:37PM1.66m | 4:07AM1.30m | 4:44PM1.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:57PM0.15m | 5:12AM0.06m | 5:49PM0.20m | 6:00AM0.09m | 6:49PM0.26m | 6:56AM0.11m | 7:54PM0.29m | 7:57AM0.12m | 9:00PM0.30m | 9:01AM0.11m | 10:04PM0.28m | 10:06AM0.09m | 11:07PM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 29 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 13 | E 7 | E 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 3 |
| kJ | 20 | 55 | 54 | 3 | 39 | 85 | 180 | 135 | 42 | 40 | 61 | 35 | — | 37 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 15 | E 13 | ESE 12 | E 5 | — | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 47 | 15 | — | 98 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 22 | — | — | 53 | — | — | — | 55 | 17 | 26 | 121 | — | 53 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 542 | 835 | 232 | 663 | 0 | 262 | 663 | 238 | 0 | 1045 | 0 | 45 | 910 | 24 | 1422 | 1991 | 656 | 568 | 568 | 1544 |
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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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