Jackals surf break

Jackals surfForecast / Simeulue Island / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 29 Mar 2026 WIB
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Jackals surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Jackals sea temperature is
30.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jackals this week:

The surf forecast for Jackals over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jackals in the next 16 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 30th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 30th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 1st Apr)3ft (0.9m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
S
0.7
S
0.8
SSW
0.8
S
Period(s) (?)131312121216161515141413131313121213121412
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)20119513112912717326127937236735726125724917015798119144264178
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
20
SSW
5
E
5
SE
10
SSW
5
SE
5
SE
5
SSW
0
NW
5
ENE
5
W
5
SE
5
ESE
5
S
5
WNW
5
N
10
W
10
WSW
5
S
10
SW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
cross-
on
glassglassglassglassoffcrossglassglassoncross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:02PM
0.53
5:52AM
0.40
5:44PM
0.55
6:19AM
0.47
6:18PM
0.56
6:45AM
0.53
6:49PM
0.55
7:11AM
0.58
7:18PM
0.53
7:38AM
0.60
7:46PM
0.49
8:04AM
0.61
8:12PM
0.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:37AM
0.17
11:55PM
0.07
11:33AM
0.13
12:21AM
0.05
12:16PM
0.09
12:44AM
0.04
12:54PM
0.07
1:05AM
0.03
1:28PM
0.05
1:25AM
0.03
2:00PM
0.04
1:44AM
0.03
2:30PM
0.04
2:02AM
0.03
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunrise6:35--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:33--6:33--6:33--
Sunset-6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:42--6:42-
thunderstorm
mod rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
11861----3-2-1241151-5
Temp. °C272626292927302927292927292927292928292928
Feels °C (?)302828313230343231333332323331333332323232
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Information about the Jackals Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Jackals provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jackals can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jackals 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 (Jackals) 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 Jackals 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Simeulue Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Jackals, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Simeulue Island, consider staying in Batoe Nasera which is 70 km (43 miles) away.

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