Jackals surf break

Jackals surfForecast / Simeulue Island / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 27 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
30.2° 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 Thursday (May 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jackals in the next 16 days are 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 28th May)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 28th May)7ft (2.1m) 16s
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 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
961
934
1473
2206
2151
1921
1525
1525
1283
979
936
781
598
557
485
407
455
508
733
811
522
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
WNW
10
WSW
5
W
0
W
10
W
5
NW
0
SSW
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
SW
5
WSW
5
WSW
0
S
10
W
5
W
5
NNW
10
W
10
W
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
High Tide
4:23PM0.38m
5:07AM0.54m
5:08PM0.36m
5:39AM0.56m
5:47PM0.34m
6:10AM0.58m
6:24PM0.33m
6:43AM0.59m
6:59PM0.32m
7:16AM0.58m
7:32PM0.31m
7:50AM0.58m
8:06PM0.30m
Low Tide
10:32PM0.11m
11:54AM0.13m
11:01PM0.09m
12:31PM0.10m
11:29PM0.08m
1:05PM0.07m
11:58PM0.06m
1:38PM0.05m
00:27AM0.05m
2:10PM0.05m
00:56AM0.05m
2:43PM0.06m
1:27AM0.06m
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
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>
6:38
6:38
6:38
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
1
1
6
Temp °C
30
29
28
28
29
28
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
34
32
32
32
32
32
33
33
31
32
32
31
33
32
31
33
32
31
32
32
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
961
934
1473
2206
2151
1921
1525
1525
1283
979
936
781
598
557
485
368
268
508
733
811
522
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
8
0.9
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
13
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
11
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.7
SSW
18
Energy kJ
84
578
458
44
44
43
44
45
60
61
61
43
50
50
45
407
455
214
45
44
322
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
20
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
WSW
15
0.1
W
14
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
20
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.3
SW
21
0.4
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
8
Energy kJ
256
64
61
14
13
6
6
6
21
4
2
7
31
79
108
49
48
45
71
122
50
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
Distance (km)
108
130
130
131
130
130
0
130
0
0
130
0
0
130
0
0
130
130
0
130
130
Best forecast wave conditions in Simeulue Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
6
7
9
6
5
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
4
4
6
7
4
4
4
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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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