
Surf Forecasts:
Wooden Jetties surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with 113 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wooden Jetties this week:
The surf forecast for Wooden Jetties over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wooden Jetties in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM. 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wooden Jetties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it.
To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for a proper paddle. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak surf and less-than-ideal winds. It’s going to be a real test of patience.
The only thing that even comes close to a real session is that window around Wednesday the 19th. We finally see a bit more energy in the water, with the swell bumping up to 3ft from the south. The wind will be offshore in the morning, which will keep things reasonably clean. It’s not going to be world-class, but after this run of nothing, it will feel like a gift. The energy is still on the weak side though, so you’re not going to get any wild barrels. It’s more about just getting wet and having a few fun, rideable ones. If you can only pick one time, the Wednesday morning session is your best bet. It’s still a week and a half out, so treat it as promising but not locked in.
Before that, the period from the 6th through the 18th is a total write-off. We’re looking at swell heights mostly under 3ft, often down in the 0.6ft to 2ft range. The periods are short, 4 to 7 seconds, so it’s just wind chop with no push. The wind is mostly cross-shore or cross-onshore, which keeps the surface lumpy and messy. There are a couple of moments when it goes offshore or even glassy, like the morning of the 15th, but there’s just no swell to work with. That’s the frustrating part.
The water temperature is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 77°, which is about 3° above average. That’s nice for the wait.
Looking at Wooden Jetties specifically, it’s a beach/jetty setup that’s fairly consistent, but with this lack of swell, it’s just not breaking with any quality. The seabed is fairly exposed to the south, and while we're getting that south in the swell, it's just not enough. The direction is fine for the break, but it doesn’t matter when the size and period are this poor. For the 19th, the swell direction is south, which is right in its wheelhouse.
Overall, this is one of those stretches where you’re better off doing something else. If it’s not your thing, it might be a good week to check the local wind forecast for kitesurfing instead, because the paddle surfing isn't going to be worth the effort.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 4 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 |
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31 | 49 | 33 | 27 | 77 | 58 | 47 | 95 | 44 | 28 | 19 | 12 | 32 | 15 | 9 | 48 | 22 | 13 | 16 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:15AM1.20m | 2:48PM1.52m | 3:23AM1.19m | 3:56PM1.55m | 4:36AM1.23m | 5:06PM1.60m | 5:44AM1.31m | 6:08PM1.66m | 6:43AM1.41m | 7:03PM1.71m | 7:36AM1.50m | 7:53PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:38PM0.29m | 8:27AM0.18m | 9:50PM0.23m | 9:40AM0.16m | 10:53PM0.15m | 10:46AM0.11m | 11:51PM0.06m | 11:47AM0.05m | 00:45AM-0.02m | 12:45PM0.00m | 1:37AM-0.09m | 1:42PM-0.03m | 2:26AM-0.13m | |||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | E 10 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 7 | E 9 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 |
2 | — | 2 | 6 | 38 | 25 | 21 | 36 | 44 | 1 | 19 | 12 | 17 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 22 | 13 | 16 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | — | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 23 | 2 | 9 | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | — | E 9 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 11 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 4 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | S 6 | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | WSW 3 | — |
31 | 49 | 33 | 27 | 77 | 58 | 47 | 95 | — | 28 | — | — | 32 | 15 | — | 48 | — | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 935 | 50 | 41 | 77 | 0 | 3 | 48 | 0 | 13 | 41 | 132 | 1060 | 933 | 518 | 245 | 13 | 84 | 210 | 925 | 475 |
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The above surf forecast table for Wooden Jetties provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wooden Jetties can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wooden Jetties 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 (Wooden Jetties) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Wooden Jetties may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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