Jackals Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.45° N 96.22° E

Issued: 6 am 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Jackals sea temperature is
30.5° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Jackals surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,309 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s 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 (Jun 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jackals in the next 16 days are 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 21st Jun)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 21st Jun)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 28th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SSW
19
1.6
SSW
19
1.6
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1031
915
947
525
754
929
1098
897
818
711
720
545
638
486
412
683
773
757
1328
1771
1505
Wind (km/h)
25
W
15
WNW
10
N
5
N
10
WNW
10
NW
10
NW
10
NW
10
NW
5
NNW
10
W
5
NW
5
ENE
10
SSE
0
ENE
5
S
5
WNW
5
NNW
5
NNE
5
WNW
10
NW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:23AM0.51m
00:39AM0.40m
12:14PM0.44m
1:47AM0.43m
1:12PM0.38m
2:49AM0.46m
2:19PM0.33m
3:43AM0.48m
3:30PM0.29m
4:30AM0.50m
4:34PM0.27m
5:12AM0.52m
5:27PM0.27m
Low Tide
6:24PM0.11m
6:19AM0.23m
7:08PM0.13m
8:00AM0.25m
7:52PM0.14m
9:41AM0.23m
8:37PM0.14m
10:56AM0.19m
9:23PM0.13m
11:49AM0.15m
10:08PM0.12m
12:29PM0.11m
10:52PM0.10m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:30
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6:44
6:44
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
 mm
23
3
4
7
1
2
1
4
3
2
1
2
4
Temp °C
24
25
25
28
27
27
27
27
26
29
28
27
26
27
26
29
28
27
29
29
27
Feels °C
24
28
28
31
30
31
30
30
30
33
31
31
30
30
31
33
32
31
33
33
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SSW
19
1.6
SSW
19
1.6
SSW
18
Energy kJ
1031
915
947
525
754
929
1098
897
818
711
720
545
638
486
412
683
773
757
1328
1771
1505
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
10
1.4
W
8
0.9
W
7
0.9
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
W
7
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.4
SSW
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.9
SSW
21
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
Energy kJ
75
223
87
412
180
23
39
35
43
44
39
29
40
39
22
33
32
718
716
562
495
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.7
W
7
0.6
W
7
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
Energy kJ
37
77
55
48
35
34
26
15
14
7
7
6
6
6
18
26
26
30
30
31
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
W
8
Energy kJ
430
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
578
578
0
0
221
221
14
130
12
0
130
108
0
0
0
0
0
12
0
14
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Simeulue Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
7
7
5
6
6
5
6
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
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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