Surf Forecasts:
Vilano Jetty surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with 192 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. 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 Saturday (Aug 08) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vilano Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, talking waves for our local zone. We’re looking at a long, slow stretch. The first thing worth mentioning doesn’t happen until Wednesday afternoon, August 7th, and even that’s a struggle. There’s a solid gap of a few days with nothing to report before that.
The only break on the map is Vilano Jetty. The first real bump in energy hits on the afternoon of August 7th. We’ve got waves around 3ft out of the E, with a period of 7 seconds. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore at 9 mph, so expect some chop. The energy is moderate, sitting at 102, but the surf quality is still poor. It’s not going to be fun for anyone, but it’s not too big for beginners.
Your best bet, and the only standout in this whole 16-day window, is the afternoon of Saturday, August 10th. That’s our peak. Swell comes in at 4ft from the ESE, with an 8-second period. The wind switches to a light cross-shore at 9 mph, cleaning things up a bit more. The combined swell energy jumps to 279, which is a solid, moderate push and the best of the run. The water is about 82°, which is average for the time of year.
From Sunday, August 11th, right through to Thursday, August 21st, it’s a grinding lull. We’re looking at tiny waves, mostly 1ft to 2ft from the ESE. There are a few mornings with clean, offshore or glassy winds (like August 12th and 14th), but the swell is so weak – with energy values dropping to single digits – that it’s still a waste of time. The wave period also dips into the 3 to 4-second range on some afternoons, which is just wind slop. The jetty setup here, with all that cross-shore wind, would be better for kite surfing than a longboard.
The second week is a total write-off. Small, weak, and mostly choppy. Don't plan any big trips around it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 4 | ESE 6 |
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 kJ | 18 | 27 | 26 | 34 | 35 | 51 | 100 | 192 | 108 | 167 | 110 | 57 | 57 | 84 | 25 | 36 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:03AM1.24m | 2:46PM1.55m | 3:07AM1.20m | 3:52PM1.60m | 4:16AM1.21m | 4:57PM1.67m | 5:22AM1.26m | 5:58PM1.74m | 6:23AM1.33m | 6:55PM1.80m | 7:20AM1.42m | 7:48PM1.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:09PM0.22m | 8:16AM0.01m | 9:11PM0.21m | 9:13AM-0.02m | 10:14PM0.20m | 10:13AM-0.04m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 9 | SE 4 | ESE 7 | E 9 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 18 | 27 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 131 | 108 | 167 | 82 | 57 | 2 | 42 | 25 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | NE 10 | — | — | NE 10 | — | NE 9 | E 9 | NE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ESE 7 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 3 | — | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 4 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 34 | 35 | 51 | 100 | 192 | — | 112 | 110 | — | 57 | 84 | — | 36 | 13 | — | 11 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1590 | 1544 | 862 | 1587 | 1116 | 855 | 1306 | 543 | 45 | 863 | 0 | 45 | 910 | 0 | 45 | 1132 | 68 | 1284 | 1123 | 428 |
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