Jackals surf break

Jackals surfForecast / Simeulue Island / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 22 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
29.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 25th May)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 28th May)5ft (1.6m) 17s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 28th May)7ft (2.1m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
0
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.2
W
9
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
17
2.1
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
520
382
631
556
581
412
342
342
215
251
464
930
1044
1361
961
934
1508
2206
2178
1946
1589
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
10
NW
15
NW
15
NW
15
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
N
10
NW
10
NW
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
NW
10
W
5
NW
0
WSW
5
WSW
0
SW
5
S
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
11:57PM0.29m
11:58AM0.51m
1:38AM0.32m
1:12PM0.46m
3:01AM0.38m
2:26PM0.43m
3:54AM0.44m
3:31PM0.40m
4:34AM0.50m
4:23PM0.38m
5:07AM0.54m
5:08PM0.36m
5:39AM0.56m
Low Tide
6:23PM0.11m
4:51AM0.19m
7:34PM0.13m
6:43AM0.24m
8:34PM0.13m
8:45AM0.24m
9:22PM0.13m
10:10AM0.21m
10:00PM0.12m
11:09AM0.17m
10:32PM0.11m
11:54AM0.13m
11:01PM0.09m
12:31PM0.10m
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thunderstorm
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part cloud
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thunderstorm
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part cloud
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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
6:38
6:38
6:38
6:38
6:38
6:38
6:38
1
1
5
1
1
1
Temp °C
29
28
30
29
27
29
28
27
28
28
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
33
32
32
31
30
31
30
31
31
31
30
31
31
30
32
32
31
33
33
31
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
8
1.3
SSW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
17
2.1
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
15
Energy kJ
520
382
631
556
581
412
186
215
215
215
167
930
1044
1361
961
934
1508
2206
2178
1946
1589
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
8
0.9
SW
14
0.9
W
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
1
W
9
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
16
1
W
8
0.9
W
8
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
8
1
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
13
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.8
WNW
8
Energy kJ
98
313
108
87
112
154
342
342
187
161
464
138
111
108
88
704
458
88
68
68
92
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
10
0.9
W
8
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
8
0.4
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.4
SSW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.5
S
9
0.2
SSW
22
0.6
SSW
20
0.8
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
Energy kJ
65
100
36
38
22
21
11
10
119
251
152
29
39
46
259
86
86
15
14
13
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
9
0.3
NNW
3
Energy kJ
119
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
14
221
221
267
266
266
266
12
12
266
266
12
130
130
108
130
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Simeulue Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
5
6
6
6
9
8
4
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.

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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