Jackals surf break

Jackals surfForecast / Simeulue Island / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 16 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
30.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jackals this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Jackals in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 1AM. 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+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 22nd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
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
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
S
16
0.8
S
17
0.9
S
15
1.1
S
14
1.1
S
14
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
683
683
461
318
280
256
258
371
362
482
439
581
468
603
565
555
535
773
528
459
387
Wind (km/h)
20
N
15
NW
15
NW
10
NW
15
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NNW
15
NW
20
WNW
10
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
10
NW
10
NNW
10
WNW
5
WNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
5
WNW
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
High Tide
6:27PM0.42m
6:52AM0.69m
7:11PM0.39m
7:33AM0.70m
7:56PM0.36m
8:18AM0.69m
8:42PM0.33m
9:05AM0.66m
9:33PM0.30m
9:56AM0.62m
10:35PM0.28m
10:53AM0.56m
11:57PM0.29m
Low Tide
00:15AM0.00m
1:39PM-0.01m
00:52AM-0.00m
2:27PM-0.01m
1:30AM0.00m
3:18PM0.00m
2:09AM0.03m
4:13PM0.04m
2:52AM0.07m
5:15PM0.07m
3:42AM0.13m
6:23PM0.11m
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part cloud
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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<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
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6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
1
4
6
5
3
4
1
1
4
7
Temp °C
30
30
27
30
28
28
30
29
28
30
30
27
30
29
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
31
32
29
32
31
31
32
30
30
31
32
30
32
31
32
33
33
32
34
34
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
W
9
1
W
9
1
W
9
1
W
8
0.8
S
17
0.9
S
15
1.1
S
14
1.1
S
14
1.1
SW
16
1
S
12
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.3
WNW
9
Energy kJ
683
683
461
192
155
153
144
371
362
482
439
581
292
603
565
555
535
773
528
459
276
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
9
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.7
SW
18
1
W
7
0.8
SW
16
1.1
S
13
1
SW
16
1
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.8
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
16
Energy kJ
224
224
188
318
280
256
168
215
307
106
361
401
468
278
225
206
83
112
154
158
387
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.7
S
16
0.6
SW
19
0.6
S
12
0.7
SW
17
0.3
SW
20
0.8
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.8
W
8
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
10
0.8
SW
14
Energy kJ
106
65
91
160
171
169
258
236
98
297
60
66
56
56
68
72
146
141
87
65
261
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
3
0.5
N
4
0.5
NW
3
0.3
N
3
0.4
NW
3
0.5
N
3
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.9
W
7
0.4
NNW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NNW
4
Energy kJ
6
6
5
2
2
6
211
196
86
5
5
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
221
267
266
12
266
221
221
266
266
267
267
266
266
267
266
12
137
108
12
130
221
Best forecast wave conditions in Simeulue Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
6
7
4
7
4
4
4
4
7
4
9
9
9
9
9
5
6
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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