Surf Forecasts:
Wooden Jetties surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with 608 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with SSE 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wooden Jetties in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wooden Jetties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next sixteen days.
To be honest, it’s a pretty grim run for the most part. We’ve got a real dry spell ahead, with nothing worthwhile for the first few days. The first real chance to even think about paddling out doesn’t come until Wednesday the 22nd of July, and even that’s a marginal call. After that, it’s back to tiny, weak waves and poor conditions for the rest of the window. There’s a long gap of flat or poor surf from Thursday the 23rd right through until the end of the forecast.
The only standout, and I mean the *only* one worth getting excited about, is Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July at Wooden Jetties. We finally see a pulse of south swell at 6ft, coming from the south, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined swell energy is moderate at 746. The wind is out of the west-southwest at 16 mph, blowing cross-offshore, which is cleaning things up nicely. It’s the only time in the whole sixteen days where the conditions line up for a proper session. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there. For a beach/jetty setup, that medium period should offer some decent, shapey waves. It’s big enough for the experienced intermediate crew, but with that size, it’s not one for the beginners – 6ft is pushing it for a learner.
The rest of the period is a struggle. From Thursday the 23rd onwards, the swell drops away and the wind turns onshore or cross-shore, making a mess of things. There are a few mornings with light winds and glassy conditions, like on Sunday the 2nd of August, but the swell is tiny and weak, with combined energy a measly 56 and a period of just 5 seconds. It’s a good day for a float, not a surf. The setup honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those bigger, windier days.
So, take it from Rusty – circle that Wednesday the 22nd of July if you can, because that’s your one real shot. The rest of the fortnight is a write-off, but that’s how it goes sometimes. Forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun night, strong winds from the SW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | ENE 5 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 27 | 15 | 17 | 26 | 72 | 56 | 284 | 501 | 390 | 96 | 78 | 56 | 33 | 28 | 39 | 66 | 71 | 114 | 53 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:28AM1.37m | 1:07PM1.44m | 1:16AM1.27m | 1:53PM1.41m | 2:04AM1.19m | 2:40PM1.39m | 2:55AM1.12m | 3:29PM1.37m | 3:51AM1.09m | 4:23PM1.37m | 4:51AM1.09m | 5:16PM1.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:38AM0.09m | 7:12PM0.27m | 7:28AM0.19m | 8:14PM0.32m | 8:21AM0.25m | 9:16PM0.33m | 9:15AM0.29m | 10:11PM0.31m | 10:06AM0.30m | 11:01PM0.27m | 10:54AM0.29m | 11:48PM0.23m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | 8:21 | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 44 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 8 | — | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | S 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 27 | 15 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | 245 | 176 | 96 | 78 | 56 | 33 | 18 | 18 | 66 | 3 | 114 | 53 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 12 | — | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 9 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 3 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 31 | 21 | 15 | 26 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | E 3 | SSE 4 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | N 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | ENE 5 | ESE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 26 | 72 | 56 | 284 | 501 | 390 | 5 | 37 | 42 | 8 | 28 | 39 | 13 | 71 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 151 | 446 | 481 | 1165 | 1165 | 104 | 24 | 3 | 57 | 123 | 268 | 7 | 76 | 294 | 0 | 82 | 576 | 7 |
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