Wooden Jetties Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.51° N 74.28° W

Wooden Jetties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wooden Jetties sea temperature is
25.5° C
2.1° 

Wooden Jetties surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Wooden Jetties surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 5s period, SW swell with 165 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wooden Jetties in the next 16 days are 1.7m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 9th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 9th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 13th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wooden Jetties over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get straight into it. I’ve been staring at the charts for Wooden Jetties, and honestly, it’s a bit of a rough stretch ahead. We’ve got a solid 16-day window, but for the most part, we’re looking at small, weak waves and a lot of inconsistent wind. It’s going to test your patience, that’s for sure.

The overall pattern is just… flat. The combined swell energy is mostly in the weak range, with values like 70, 46, and even dipping all the way down to single digits at times. There’s just no push in the water. The swell direction is hanging around the south and southeast, but none of it has any size or period to get you excited. There’s a little window around the 20th where things pick up slightly, but it’s nothing to write home about.

Let’s walk through the days. We kick off from the 8th through the 19th with a long stretch of poor surf. The waves are mostly under 2ft, with short periods of 4 to 8 seconds. The wind is all over the place – cross, cross-off, cross-on – but rarely in your favor for clean conditions. There’s a glassy moment early on the 11th, but the swell is a tiny 1ft, so it’s just not worth paddling out for. The 14th has a clean morning with a gentle offshore wind, but again, only about 2ft of swell. It’s the kind of stuff you’d only consider if you were desperate for a splash in the shorey.

Now, there is one standout, and it’s not a big one, but it’s the best of the bunch. On the morning of Thursday the 20th of August, we finally get a bit of a pulse. The swell bumps up to just under 3ft from the SSE, with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 175. It’s still not slabby or powerful, but it’s the most push we’ve seen. The wind is a light N, which is a cross-off, and that makes for clean, workable conditions. The water temp is 78° here, a solid 4° warmer than the long-term average, so you won’t need a spring suit. The waves are going to be a bit soft, but it’s your best shot at getting a few fun ones. Crowds are possible here, so you might have some company.

The days after that on the 21st and 22nd, we settle back into that small, clean but weak routine with the swell energy dropping back down to the 40s and 50s.

So, here’s the deal. If you’re flexible, I’d keep an eye on that Thursday the 20th. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the only time in these two weeks that the Wooden Jetties offers anything that looks like a proper surf. Everything else is either too small, too messy, or just plain flat. It’s a pretty barren outlook, but the water’s warm and you can always have a paddle and appreciate the calm.

Keep an eye out, but don’t hold your breath. This is a blank run for now.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the W by Tue night).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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24
146
43
26
27
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15
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9
165
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22
14
32
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
25
SSW
20
W
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
WNW
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
WNW
5
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10
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30
W
20
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20
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15
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30
SSW
25
WNW
15
NNW
5
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20
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High Tide
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
8:26AM1.55m
8:40PM1.69m
9:14AM1.57m
9:27PM1.62m
Low Tide
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
2:34PM-0.04m
3:12AM-0.14m
3:23PM-0.02m
3:54AM-0.11m
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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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