
Surf Forecasts:
Wooden Jetties surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, S swell with 388 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wooden Jetties in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wooden Jetties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a rough one. We’re looking at a solid 16-day stretch with nothing but “poor surf conditions” across the board. The only break on the radar is Wooden Jetties (beach/jetty setup), and it’s a fairly consistent spot, but the swell and wind just aren’t playing ball.
Right now, on Saturday the 1st, the morning starts with a tiny 1 ft SSE swell at 8 seconds, with a light cross-on breeze. The water’s sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The combined energy is a weak 30, so there’s just no power. By the afternoon, the wind picks up to 12 mph from the south, making it cross-on and choppy – still a 2 ft wave. Not worth paddling out.
Sunday the 2nd is more of the same: 3 ft swell, but the period drops to 4 seconds in the morning, which is all chop and no push. Afternoon sees a 3 ft wave with a 5-second period and onshore wind. Still poor.
Monday the 3rd brings a risk of thunderstorms and a 25 mph SSW wind, cross-shore, with a 4 ft SSE swell. The combined energy bumps up to 217, which is moderate, but with that strong wind and messy cross-chop, it’s not a paddling day. The afternoon eases off to 4 ft and light wind, but it’s still cross-shore and poor.
Tuesday the 4th through to the end of the first week stays grim. Swells stay under 4 ft, periods are short, and the wind is mostly cross or cross-on. The best looking session might be Thursday the 6th afternoon with a 4 ft S swell at 6 seconds and poor energy of 98, but with a fresh cross-on breeze making it lumpy – no thanks.
The second week doesn’t offer any hope. From Saturday the 8th all the way through to Sunday the 16th, the swell stays tiny, often under 2 ft, with periods under 8 seconds and mostly cross-shore wind. The combined energy drops to single digits or low teens for most of it. Thursday the 13th and the following days are especially bleak with 0.7 ft swell.
Given the consistent lack of quality, the small size, and the poor wind alignment, this setup actually looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. But for a surfer? There’s nothing here. It’s a total blank run – but Wooden Jetties is fairly consistent, so it’s not a normal pattern. Forecasts can change, but for now, leave the boards at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
26 | 42 | 19 | 21 | 28 | 70 | 217 | 146 | 127 | 78 | 66 | 76 | 40 | 33 | 80 | 76 | 98 | 88 | 62 | 80 | 74 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:47AM1.33m | 9:54PM1.45m | 10:26AM1.36m | 10:35PM1.40m | 11:10AM1.40m | 11:23PM1.34m | 11:58AM1.44m | 00:17AM1.29m | 12:50PM1.47m | 1:13AM1.23m | 1:46PM1.50m | 2:15AM1.20m | 2:48PM1.52m | 3:23AM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:58PM0.19m | 4:24AM0.05m | 4:37PM0.20m | 4:56AM0.06m | 5:19PM0.23m | 5:32AM0.09m | 6:11PM0.26m | 6:15AM0.12m | 7:18PM0.30m | 7:13AM0.16m | 8:38PM0.29m | 8:27AM0.18m | 9:50PM0.23m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | ESE 8 | E 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | E 8 | — | SE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 11 | — | E 10 | E 9 |
26 | 7 | 9 | — | 6 | 1 | 217 | 146 | 127 | 78 | 1 | — | 23 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | E 6 | E 6 | S 8 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 10 | — |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 6 | — | E 6 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 7 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
— | 42 | 19 | 21 | 28 | 70 | — | — | — | — | 66 | 76 | 40 | 33 | 80 | 76 | 98 | 88 | 62 | 80 | 74 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 268 | 925 | 518 | 1058 | 1261 | 1066 | 1247 | 16 | 34 | 44 | 49 | 16 | 259 | 294 | 44 | 108 | 294 | 86 | 16 | 77 | 69 |
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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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