Jackals Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.45° N 96.22° E

Issued: 6 am 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jackals sea temperature is
30.7° C

1.1°C warmer than 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 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,158 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with S 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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s 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 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 16th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 22nd Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 21st Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 74mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
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
2
3
3
3
1
3
1
2
3
1
2
0
1
3
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
12
0.8
S
16
1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
1.1
S
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.5
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
591
608
432
374
334
468
507
342
219
371
193
399
864
1031
1059
1031
1016
883
525
754
845
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
SSW
5
W
5
SSE
5
SSW
5
SE
5
SE
5
SSE
5
W
0
NNW
10
W
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
25
W
20
W
5
NNW
5
NNW
5
NE
10
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
High Tide
7:54PM0.33m
8:13AM0.70m
8:45PM0.33m
9:00AM0.68m
9:37PM0.34m
9:48AM0.64m
10:32PM0.35m
10:35AM0.58m
11:33PM0.37m
11:23AM0.51m
00:39AM0.40m
12:14PM0.44m
1:47AM0.43m
Low Tide
2:29PM-0.01m
1:22AM0.02m
3:18PM-0.00m
2:10AM0.05m
4:06PM0.02m
3:00AM0.08m
4:53PM0.05m
3:55AM0.13m
5:40PM0.09m
4:58AM0.19m
6:24PM0.11m
6:19AM0.23m
7:08PM0.13m
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6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
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6:43
6:43
6:44
6:44
6:44
6:44
6:44
 mm
1
9
3
7
1
4
2
3
13
5
7
31
10
1
2
5
2
3
Temp °C
30
29
28
29
29
27
29
28
27
29
28
27
26
26
25
24
25
26
27
26
26
Feels °C
34
33
33
33
33
31
33
33
32
33
32
31
29
28
27
24
26
29
31
30
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
12
0.8
S
16
1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
1.1
S
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.5
SSW
14
Energy kJ
591
608
432
374
334
468
507
342
219
371
193
399
864
1031
1059
1031
1016
883
525
754
845
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.6
S
18
0.8
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.6
W
8
0.7
S
10
0.7
SW
12
0.7
S
10
0.7
SSE
11
0.6
W
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
W
7
Energy kJ
33
33
31
225
199
220
149
154
151
45
92
152
108
117
46
54
60
67
412
211
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.2
SSW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.7
S
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.4
SW
20
0.6
W
8
0.6
SSE
10
0.7
SW
12
0.7
W
8
0.6
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
7
0.4
SSE
9
Energy kJ
88
31
121
97
74
29
29
33
44
97
46
72
149
66
69
100
74
74
42
28
34
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
4
0.5
N
3
Energy kJ
3
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
1
3
1
1
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
2
Distance (km)
0
130
0
0
130
0
0
0
130
0
130
137
12
266
221
221
267
12
12
0
266
Best forecast wave conditions in Simeulue Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
6
6
6
6
7
4
5
4
9
8
6
5
5
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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