Wooden Jetties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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