
Surf Forecasts:
Wooden Jetties surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, S swell with 200 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (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 5AM. 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 cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wooden Jetties in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wooden Jetties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the next couple of weeks around Wooden Jetties. Straight up, it’s a grim stretch for the most part. We’ve got a solid run of days with no real surf on offer, so don’t bother paddling out until things start to look a little less ordinary.
Right now, from Saturday the 8th of August onwards, it’s a long, flat spell. The swell is tiny, mostly under 1.6 ft, and the wind is all over the shop – cross-shore, cross-on, and just plain messy. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing special. For the first week and a half, you’ll be staring at a lot of clean but flat water or choppy, blown-out junk. The only real upside is a bit of clean glass on the morning of Wednesday the 12th, but with only 1.3 ft of swell and a period of 5 seconds, it’s not worth wetting a wetsuit. The combined swell energy is a weak 12 (12) – basically a puddle.
The gap of poor conditions drags on and on. We finally get a tiny flicker of hope on the morning of Tuesday the 18th of August. The wind goes glassy, and the swell period jumps to 11 seconds, giving some shape to a tiny 1.3 ft wave. The combined energy picks up to 70 (70), but it’s still just surfable, not good. You’d be on a longboard for a grovel.
Then, the real standout – and the only session worth pointing the car at – is the morning of Sunday the 23rd of August. Swell bumps up to 5.6 ft from the S, with a period of 7 seconds. That’s a bit of size, likely too big for beginners, and the energy jumps to a solid 400 (400). The wind is light and cross-shore from the SW, keeping it clean with just small ripples. This is your best bet, but it’s a long way off, so treat it as promising but not locked in. The swell direction from the S matches the spot’s optimum from the SE, so it’ll work.
Overall, it’s a lean run. If you’re desperate, that Sunday morning on the 23rd is the one to circle. Otherwise, leave the board in the shed.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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 5 | SSW 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 |
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46 | 62 | 23 | 153 | 40 | 27 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 31 | 20 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 8:26AM1.55m | 8:40PM1.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:34PM-0.04m | 3:12AM-0.14m | ||||||
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
8:02 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SE 9 | NNW 3 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | ENE 4 | SSE 6 |
10 | 24 | 23 | 79 | 40 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 10 | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 11 | SE 9 | ENE 4 | SE 8 | SE 9 |
2 | 26 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 12 | — | E 7 | SE 11 | SE 8 | E 11 | E 7 |
— | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSW 6 | S 4 | S 6 | — | S 6 | — | — | S 6 | S 4 | — | SSW 6 | S 5 | — | SSW 4 | — | NNW 3 | SSE 5 | — |
46 | 62 | 14 | 153 | — | 27 | — | — | 18 | 14 | — | 31 | 20 | — | 17 | — | 1 | 6 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 13 | 49 | 0 | 13 | 54 | 16 | 1066 | 933 | 19 | 240 | 2496 | 16 | 210 | 19 | 210 | 446 | 2437 | 446 |
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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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