Jackals surf break

Jackals surfForecast / Simeulue Island / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 11 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
30.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 11th May)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 12th May)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 15th May)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 204mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
3
1
1
3
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SSW
13
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
257
245
212
496
955
1098
796
774
569
474
604
765
454
1136
742
673
722
461
318
263
305
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
5
SE
5
S
5
SW
5
W
5
WSW
5
W
0
SSW
5
WSW
15
W
5
W
20
SW
10
WSW
10
NNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:59PM0.44m
3:49AM0.39m
3:08PM0.45m
4:26AM0.46m
4:05PM0.45m
5:00AM0.54m
4:55PM0.45m
5:36AM0.60m
5:42PM0.44m
6:13AM0.66m
6:27PM0.42m
6:52AM0.69m
7:11PM0.39m
Low Tide
7:13AM0.27m
9:14PM0.14m
9:13AM0.25m
9:52PM0.11m
10:23AM0.20m
10:28PM0.07m
11:17AM0.14m
11:03PM0.04m
12:05PM0.07m
11:39PM0.02m
12:52PM0.02m
00:15AM0.00m
1:39PM-0.01m
00:52AM-0.00m
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part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
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>
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
1
11
5
2
11
35
64
41
4
2
16
9
22
35
6
9
8
Temp °C
30
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
27
25
25
26
26
27
26
26
26
26
27
27
26
34
33
33
33
34
33
34
33
31
28
30
29
29
31
30
29
28
28
30
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SSW
13
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
W
9
1.2
W
8
1.1
W
8
Energy kJ
257
245
212
496
955
1098
796
774
569
474
604
765
454
1136
742
673
722
461
175
204
169
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
18
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.9
WSW
5
1.2
W
8
1
W
9
1.1
W
8
1.1
W
8
1.2
W
8
1.2
W
8
1.1
W
9
1
W
8
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SW
14
Energy kJ
22
127
171
319
29
29
51
48
43
46
169
151
169
173
199
205
177
143
318
263
305
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
7
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
W
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.9
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
S
18
0.9
SW
16
0.3
SSW
6
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
S
12
Energy kJ
9
25
149
30
22
13
20
21
12
241
81
101
367
6
104
106
65
127
160
214
106
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
3
Energy kJ
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
130
130
0
0
130
130
0
221
108
267
221
267
267
267
267
274
266
Best forecast wave conditions in Simeulue Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
8
9
9
7
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
4
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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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