Surf Forecasts:
Wooden Jetties surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, SE swell with 85 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period with SE 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 (Aug 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 0.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wooden Jetties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming our way.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch ahead. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with practically nothing on offer for the better part of the next two weeks. The first real glimmer of hope doesn't show up until late in the game, and even then, it’s a gamble.
For the first 14 days, from Wednesday the 12th right through to Tuesday the 25th, it’s a real bummer. The wave heights are flat, mostly under 2 ft, and the swell energy is weak – you’re looking at numbers like 6, 8, or 24, barely a whisper. The winds are all over the shop, and the conditions are consistently described as "poor surf." Honestly, there isn’t a single session worth paddling out for. The water temp at Wooden Jetties is a scorching 80°F on the 12th, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than normal – that’s very unusual, but it doesn’t help the waves.
We finally get a tiny pulse of life on Wednesday the 26th. The morning session at Wooden Jetties sees a bump in swell to 5 ft from the east, with a period of 7 seconds. The wind is light and offshore from the WNW, which is a huge positive for clean conditions. The combined energy climbs to 211 (moderate), and the comment changes to "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It’s not going to be pumping, but for a spot that’s been dead for two weeks, it’s the only chance. The swell is small enough for beginners, but the quality is weak.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums on Thursday the 27th with strong onshore winds and choppy, lumpy junk.
So, if you’re desperate, your only shot is Wednesday morning the 26th. It’s not a standout, it’s a last resort. The forecast is so far out that it’s far from a sure thing, but it’s the only option on the table. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | E 11 | S 3 | S 5 | S 5 | E 13 | E 13 | S 5 | S 6 | NE 4 | E 4 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 5 | SE 7 | SE 12 |
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 kJ | 3 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 29 | 56 | 48 | 36 | 17 | 30 | 14 | 77 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:53PM1.72m | 8:26AM1.55m | 8:40PM1.69m | 9:14AM1.57m | 9:27PM1.62m | 10:02AM1.56m | 10:15PM1.52m | 10:51AM1.53m | 11:03PM1.42m | 11:39AM1.48m | 11:52PM1.31m | 12:26PM1.44m | 00:41AM1.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:42PM-0.03m | 2:26AM-0.13m | 2:34PM-0.04m | 3:12AM-0.14m | 3:23PM-0.02m | 3:54AM-0.11m | 4:10PM0.03m | 4:34AM-0.04m | 4:55PM0.11m | 5:12AM0.06m | 5:40PM0.20m | 5:52AM0.16m | 6:30PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 22 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 10 | S 3 | S 6 | SSE 6 | ENE 4 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 48 | 36 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 77 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | S 6 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 4 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | 8 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 14 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 11 | E 8 | SE 11 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | — | SE 9 | — | E 12 | SE 9 | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 5 | S 3 | — | — | N 3 | — | S 5 | — | NE 4 | E 4 | SSE 3 | S 6 | S 4 | SSE 6 | — | — | NNE 4 | ENE 5 | E 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | 19 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 29 | 56 | — | — | 4 | 30 | 11 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2244 | 1358 | 933 | 194 | 2224 | 2218 | 446 | 3222 | 493 | 576 | 1061 | 1214 | 1261 | 1463 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 149 | 48 | 812 | 3 |
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