Surf Forecasts:
Jackals surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 4,724 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period with SSW swell.
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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jackals in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jackals over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 21 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1834 | 1493 | 1185 | 938 | 1793 | 1520 | 1322 | 1546 | 1175 | 890 | 577 | 477 | 569 | 251 | 305 | 305 | 812 | 1571 | 2568 | 4539 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 7:02PM0.38m | 7:10AM0.69m | 7:40PM0.44m | 7:49AM0.68m | 8:17PM0.48m | 8:24AM0.65m | 8:53PM0.52m | 8:57AM0.59m | 9:28PM0.53m | 9:27AM0.52m | 10:03PM0.52m | 9:54AM0.45m | 10:41PM0.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:37AM0.05m | 1:59PM-0.01m | 1:24AM0.04m | 2:29PM-0.00m | 2:08AM0.05m | 2:57PM0.01m | 2:49AM0.07m | 3:22PM0.03m | 3:30AM0.10m | 3:44PM0.05m | 4:10AM0.14m | 4:03PM0.07m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | |
mm | — | 7 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 21 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 |
1834 | 1493 | 1185 | 938 | 1793 | 1520 | 1322 | 1546 | 1175 | 890 | 577 | 477 | 569 | 251 | 305 | 305 | 812 | 1571 | 2568 | 4539 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 19 | S 18 | SSW 14 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | W 8 | W 8 |
20 | 19 | 273 | 416 | 542 | 329 | 269 | 203 | 310 | 395 | 331 | 335 | 262 | 120 | 92 | 174 | 215 | 689 | 31 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 21 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 20 | WNW 9 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | W 8 | S 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SW 22 | S 9 |
17 | 75 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 147 | 77 | 149 | 25 | 161 | 224 | 192 | 34 | 199 | 53 | 50 | 110 | 384 | 19 | 41 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 108 | 130 | 0 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 206 | 130 | 0 |
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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.
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