Jackals surf break

Jackals surfForecast / Simeulue Island / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 31 May 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
30.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Jackals surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,657 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s 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 Sunday (May 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jackals in the next 16 days are 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) 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+) 7AM (Sun 31st May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 3rd Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 7th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
16
0.9
SW
18
1.5
SSW
14
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SW
16
0.7
SSW
20
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
566
566
485
407
455
515
733
811
553
700
671
528
837
600
677
1261
917
395
720
1009
1657
Wind (km/h)
0
NE
5
W
5
NW
5
NW
5
WSW
5
WNW
0
SW
5
W
5
WNW
5
W
10
W
5
SW
5
SW
5
S
0
E
5
S
10
WSW
5
NNE
5
SE
5
S
0
SE
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
6:43AM0.59m
6:59PM0.32m
7:16AM0.58m
7:32PM0.31m
7:50AM0.58m
8:06PM0.30m
8:25AM0.57m
8:41PM0.29m
9:00AM0.55m
9:19PM0.29m
9:35AM0.54m
10:05PM0.30m
10:12AM0.52m
11:02PM0.31m
Low Tide
1:38PM0.05m
00:27AM0.05m
2:10PM0.05m
00:56AM0.05m
2:43PM0.06m
1:27AM0.06m
3:18PM0.07m
1:59AM0.08m
3:54PM0.09m
2:33AM0.11m
4:33PM0.11m
3:11AM0.15m
5:16PM0.13m
3:59AM0.19m
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part cloud
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
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6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:40
6:40
6:40
1
1
1
Temp °C
30
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
27
29
29
28
29
29
27
29
29
27
30
29
28
34
32
32
34
33
33
33
33
31
33
32
32
33
33
31
32
32
31
35
33
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
S
13
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
17
Energy kJ
566
566
485
368
285
515
733
811
553
700
343
363
837
590
564
1261
917
395
720
1009
1657
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
7
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
11
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
0.8
SW
18
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
0.4
SSE
12
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
12
1
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
SSE
12
Energy kJ
42
43
28
407
455
214
16
16
243
273
671
394
447
600
677
52
139
196
658
265
111
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
19
0.6
S
8
0.6
SW
20
0.4
SW
20
0.9
SW
18
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
S
13
0.7
SSE
12
0.4
WNW
8
Energy kJ
31
79
109
27
27
26
37
120
48
239
134
528
97
63
18
15
157
336
212
152
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
130
0
0
0
0
0
130
0
0
130
0
0
0
0
0
130
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Simeulue Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
7
9
9
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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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