Surf Forecasts:
Jackals surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 4,671 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m 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 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM. 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 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jackals over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
938 | 1793 | 1520 | 1322 | 1546 | 1175 | 890 | 577 | 477 | 577 | 368 | 305 | 305 | 687 | 1205 | 2568 | 4587 | 3844 | 4330 | 4565 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 7:40PM0.44m | 7:49AM0.68m | 8:17PM0.48m | 8:24AM0.65m | 8:53PM0.52m | 8:57AM0.59m | 9:28PM0.53m | 9:27AM0.52m | 10:03PM0.52m | 9:54AM0.45m | 10:41PM0.50m | 10:19AM0.37m | 11:23PM0.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:24AM0.04m | 2:29PM-0.00m | 2:08AM0.05m | 2:57PM0.01m | 2:49AM0.07m | 3:22PM0.03m | 3:30AM0.10m | 3:44PM0.05m | 4:10AM0.14m | 4:03PM0.07m | 4:53AM0.18m | 4:21PM0.09m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | |
mm | 5 | 26 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 14 | S 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
938 | 1793 | 1520 | 1322 | 1546 | 1175 | 890 | 577 | 477 | 577 | 368 | 305 | 224 | 687 | 1205 | 2568 | 4587 | 3844 | 4330 | 4565 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SSW 14 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 10 | SW 14 | S 11 | SSW 21 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
416 | 542 | 396 | 317 | 203 | 310 | 395 | 331 | 335 | 262 | 305 | 92 | 305 | 116 | 799 | 30 | 55 | 29 | 32 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | W 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 20 | W 8 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 22 | S 9 | SSE 9 | WSW 20 | — |
17 | 29 | 147 | 112 | 216 | 35 | 162 | 224 | 192 | 34 | 51 | 73 | 49 | 215 | 261 | 19 | 41 | 25 | 37 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 130 | 0 | 206 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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