Jackals Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.45° N 96.22° E

Issued: 6 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jackals sea temperature is
29.6° C

Normal for this time of year

Jackals surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Jackals surf forecast from 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,336 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s 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 (Jun 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 7AM. 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 28th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 18s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 28th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 28th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
19
1.6
SSW
18
2
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.3
S
13
1.2
S
13
1.1
SW
17
1.2
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1576
1505
2309
1553
1626
1415
1474
1136
1061
1016
595
492
695
798
674
864
776
644
453
509
377
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
W
5
NW
10
W
5
W
10
NW
15
NW
10
NW
10
NW
10
NNW
10
N
5
W
10
W
10
W
5
NNW
5
NW
5
WNW
0
N
10
W
5
NW
5
NNW
Wind State
glassy
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
on
on
on
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
5:27PM0.27m
5:52AM0.54m
6:11PM0.27m
6:30AM0.55m
6:51PM0.28m
7:07AM0.57m
7:28PM0.30m
7:43AM0.58m
8:04PM0.31m
8:16AM0.59m
8:39PM0.33m
8:48AM0.59m
9:16PM0.35m
9:18AM0.58m
Low Tide
10:52PM0.10m
1:04PM0.08m
11:33PM0.08m
1:37PM0.06m
00:11AM0.07m
2:08PM0.06m
00:48AM0.07m
2:38PM0.06m
1:24AM0.07m
3:08PM0.06m
2:00AM0.09m
3:37PM0.07m
2:37AM0.11m
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6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
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6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:46
6:46
 mm
6
1
1
8
4
3
7
3
9
1
Temp °C
29
28
29
28
26
27
27
26
25
26
27
29
28
26
28
28
27
29
29
27
29
Feels °C
33
32
33
31
29
30
30
29
26
28
30
32
31
29
31
32
31
32
32
31
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
19
1.6
SSW
18
2
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.3
S
13
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
12
1.2
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1
S
10
Energy kJ
1576
1505
2309
1553
1626
1415
1474
1136
1061
1016
595
492
359
798
674
864
776
644
453
509
192
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
0.5
S
7
0.9
SW
12
0.4
SSE
7
0.6
W
8
1
W
8
1
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
1.1
SW
17
0.9
S
12
0.8
S
10
0.8
W
9
0.8
S
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
S
10
0.9
SSW
15
Energy kJ
503
495
27
252
17
50
143
135
82
63
347
250
695
228
127
101
135
103
103
156
377
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
7
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
WNW
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
18
0.5
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.7
W
8
0.6
SW
18
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.8
W
10
0.7
S
12
0.8
W
8
0.6
S
9
0.7
S
10
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
9
Energy kJ
28
22
17
26
18
16
17
106
101
203
55
255
74
64
115
141
90
59
96
75
79
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
2
4
3
2
4
3
2
3
3
Distance (km)
0
130
0
130
221
108
266
221
266
12
12
131
130
221
12
137
0
0
130
131
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Simeulue Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
8
5
5
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
9
5
4
7
5
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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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