Jackals Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.45° N 96.22° E

Issued: 6 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jackals sea temperature is
29.7° C

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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,376 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with SW 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 (Jul 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 8th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
S
18
1.1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SSW
14
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
644
453
509
382
334
304
702
605
516
308
502
580
525
390
870
763
1024
864
1220
1076
879
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
W
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
15
NW
10
NW
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NW
5
NW
5
NNW
5
NW
5
NW
5
N
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
ESE
5
S
5
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross
glassy
High Tide
9:16PM0.35m
9:18AM0.58m
9:55PM0.38m
9:49AM0.56m
10:38PM0.40m
10:21AM0.53m
11:27PM0.42m
10:59AM0.48m
00:23AM0.44m
11:47AM0.42m
1:26AM0.47m
12:52PM0.36m
2:35AM0.50m
Low Tide
3:37PM0.07m
2:37AM0.11m
4:06PM0.08m
3:16AM0.14m
4:36PM0.08m
4:02AM0.18m
5:08PM0.09m
4:57AM0.21m
5:44PM0.09m
6:08AM0.23m
6:27PM0.09m
7:43AM0.23m
7:20PM0.10m
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6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
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6:46
6:46
6:46
6:46
6:46
6:46
6:46
 mm
4
1
1
21
4
1
1
1
4
Temp °C
30
29
27
29
29
27
27
28
27
30
30
27
28
28
27
29
28
27
29
29
27
Feels °C
33
32
31
32
32
30
30
32
31
33
33
31
32
32
31
33
32
31
33
33
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1
S
11
1.1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
9
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
Energy kJ
644
453
509
382
334
255
702
605
125
137
502
580
525
390
870
763
1024
864
1220
1076
879
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
18
1
S
11
1
S
10
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.8
S
18
1.1
SSW
13
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
9
Energy kJ
120
153
121
76
141
304
224
216
516
308
123
99
146
133
106
108
418
440
75
94
85
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
10
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
SW
14
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
Energy kJ
175
96
68
69
70
211
105
108
350
164
127
92
94
72
64
72
108
79
71
66
44
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.6
N
4
0.5
N
3
Energy kJ
2
9
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
3
4
4
4
Distance (km)
131
130
221
12
266
12
221
266
12
12
131
0
0
130
130
0
108
130
0
108
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Simeulue Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
6
8
5
9
7
5
9
9
8
6
5
9
9
9
5
5
6
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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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