Jackals Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.45° N 96.22° E

Jackals Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jackals sea temperature is
29.7° C
0.5° 

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


Jackals surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 20s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 18s period, S swell with 3,268 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 20s 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 (Aug 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jackals in the next 16 days are 2.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 11th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 20s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 11th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 20s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 11th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night).

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1.6
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1.9
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18
2.3
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18
2.2
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17
2.1
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17
1.9
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16
1.8
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16
1.6
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15
1.5
S
14
1.6
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19
1.5
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17
1.6
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16
1.8
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1.7
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1.5
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1.3
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13
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16
0.8
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1106
1976
2449
3268
2900
2590
1834
1664
1185
918
1793
1336
1322
1526
1175
890
577
470
827
251
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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SE
5
SSW
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S
5
ESE
5
S
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WSW
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E
10
SW
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WNW
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WNW
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10
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WSW
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High Tide
5:27PM0.27m
5:40AM0.62m
6:20PM0.33m
6:28AM0.66m
7:02PM0.38m
7:10AM0.69m
7:40PM0.44m
7:49AM0.68m
8:17PM0.48m
8:24AM0.65m
8:53PM0.52m
8:57AM0.59m
9:28PM0.53m
Low Tide
10:43PM0.10m
12:49PM0.03m
11:46PM0.07m
1:26PM0.00m
00:37AM0.05m
1:59PM-0.01m
1:24AM0.04m
2:29PM-0.00m
2:08AM0.05m
2:57PM0.01m
2:49AM0.07m
3:22PM0.03m
3:30AM0.10m
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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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