Jackals Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.45° N 96.22° E

Jackals Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jackals sea temperature is
30.1° C
1.0° 

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


Jackals surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 3,839 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jackals in the next 16 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 7th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 276mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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SW
17
1.5
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
19
1.9
SSW
18
2.1
SSW
17
2
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1179
1367
969
1005
863
656
1169
1024
822
779
859
1358
1193
1209
1011
2240
2380
2007
1735
1559
3753
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
5
SW
5
WSW
0
WNW
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
W
15
WSW
10
WNW
20
W
15
NNW
20
W
25
WNW
20
WNW
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NW
20
NW
20
WNW
30
WSW
25
WSW
20
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Wind State
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on
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High Tide
8:55PM0.44m
8:53AM0.60m
9:28PM0.47m
9:21AM0.56m
10:03PM0.49m
9:50AM0.51m
10:43PM0.49m
10:23AM0.45m
11:31PM0.49m
11:03AM0.38m
00:33AM0.48m
12:00PM0.30m
1:57AM0.48m
Low Tide
3:02PM0.04m
2:33AM0.10m
3:26PM0.04m
3:10AM0.12m
3:51PM0.04m
3:52AM0.14m
4:18PM0.05m
4:40AM0.17m
4:48PM0.06m
5:42AM0.19m
5:25PM0.08m
7:18AM0.21m
6:14PM0.10m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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