
Surf Forecasts:
Wooden Jetties surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, S swell with 277 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wooden Jetties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this forecast for the next two weeks is a pretty grim one. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, messy, and mostly cross-onshore slop. The only real window of opportunity to get wet is a fleeting couple of days around the end of July, but even then, you’ll have to be happy with knee-high waves.
The first real surfable pulse shows up on Wednesday, July 29th. The morning at Wooden Jetties is actually looking glassy, with a light WSW breeze keeping things clean. Swell is a tiny 3 ft from the SE, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is weak at 71, so don’t expect any power. It’s a proper beginner-style wave, but with the wind off, you’ll at least have a smooth surface to play on. The water is sitting at 76°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.
Thursday, July 30th morning is the other standout. The wind swings to a light WNW cross-off, cleaning up the 2 ft SSE swell. Wave energy is still low (76), but the clean conditions make it the best of a bad lot. The swell is short period at 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit gutless. For a longboard or a foamie, it’s your best bet.
From Friday onwards, it’s a slow fade into worse form. Winds turn onshore from the SE, and the swell drops to less than 2 ft. There’s a spike in energy on Monday, August 3rd with a 4 ft SE swell and period of 9 seconds, pushing the combined energy to 260 (moderate). But the 15 mph S wind will turn it into a choppy, bumpy mess. The quality is poor, and with the swell direction coming from the SE, it’s not lining up well for the break. Honestly, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddling.
After that, we’re done. The last week of the forecast is tiny, choppy, and windy. There’s a big gap from the start of August right through to the 11th with literally nothing worth recommending. The occasional 2 ft swell shows up, but it’s always cross-onshore or onshore, with energy values dropping to single digits. Inconsistent doesn’t even cover it – it’s almost completely flat.
So, to sum it up: if you’re desperate, hit Wooden Jetties on the morning of Wednesday, July 29th or Thursday, July 30th for clean, small waves. Otherwise, save your energy. This is a classic blank run for the area, and it’s not looking like it’ll change anytime soon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
15 | 18 | 32 | 110 | 110 | 69 | 54 | 60 | 70 | 44 | 43 | 46 | 34 | 43 | 26 | 43 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 16 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:50PM1.48m | 7:18AM1.21m | 7:29PM1.51m | 7:58AM1.25m | 8:06PM1.52m | 8:34AM1.28m | 8:41PM1.51m | 9:10AM1.30m | 9:16PM1.49m | 9:47AM1.33m | 9:54PM1.45m | 10:26AM1.36m | 10:35PM1.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:18AM0.14m | 1:14PM0.23m | 2:01AM0.09m | 1:58PM0.20m | 2:41AM0.06m | 2:40PM0.19m | 3:17AM0.04m | 3:20PM0.18m | 3:51AM0.04m | 3:58PM0.19m | 4:24AM0.05m | 4:37PM0.20m | 4:56AM0.06m | |||||||
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | |
mm | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | ENE 5 | E 5 | SE 9 | E 5 | SE 4 |
15 | 15 | 16 | 3 | 110 | 69 | 54 | 60 | 70 | 44 | 43 | 46 | 34 | 43 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 10 | E 6 | NNW 2 | E 9 | E 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | SE 9 | ENE 5 | E 5 | S 7 | SE 7 |
7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 8 | — | ENE 7 | E 9 | E 6 | E 8 | — | — | ENE 6 | — | E 6 | — | ESE 9 | — | ENE 5 | E 5 | — | — |
— | — | 3 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 8 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 6 | — | — | SSW 4 | W 3 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | WNW 2 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — |
5 | 18 | 32 | 110 | — | — | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 43 | 18 | 18 | 13 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1577 | 421 | 925 | 1243 | 48 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 94 | 24 | 210 | 294 | 268 | 688 | 1247 | 313 |
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Information about the Wooden Jetties Surf forecast
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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