Jackals surf break

Jackals surfForecast / Simeulue Island / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 13 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
30.7° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 Wednesday (May 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 13th May)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 13th May)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 15th May)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue night, min 25°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
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
3
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
1
1
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
S
13
0.8
S
17
0.9
S
15
1.1
S
14
1.1
S
14
1.3
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
796
774
569
505
693
765
454
1224
850
825
683
538
334
263
313
168
354
353
472
439
875
Wind (km/h)
0
ESE
0
ESE
5
WNW
10
WNW
10
W
10
NW
5
WNW
10
NE
5
NE
10
NW
15
WNW
10
NW
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
20
W
20
W
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
4:26AM0.46m
4:05PM0.45m
5:00AM0.54m
4:55PM0.45m
5:36AM0.60m
5:42PM0.44m
6:13AM0.66m
6:27PM0.42m
6:52AM0.69m
7:11PM0.39m
7:33AM0.70m
7:56PM0.36m
8:18AM0.69m
8:42PM0.33m
Low Tide
10:23AM0.20m
10:28PM0.07m
11:17AM0.14m
11:03PM0.04m
12:05PM0.07m
11:39PM0.02m
12:52PM0.02m
00:15AM0.00m
1:39PM-0.01m
00:52AM-0.00m
2:27PM-0.01m
1:30AM0.00m
3:18PM0.00m
2:09AM0.03m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<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>
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
1
1
4
5
5
11
3
3
4
2
2
3
14
6
1
10
11
12
32
Temp °C
29
29
28
28
28
27
27
25
26
30
28
26
28
28
26
25
25
26
26
26
26
34
34
33
31
32
30
31
28
29
33
30
28
31
31
29
28
27
28
29
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
1
W
9
1
W
8
0.9
W
8
0.8
S
17
0.9
S
15
1.1
S
14
1.1
S
14
1.3
SW
17
Energy kJ
796
774
569
505
693
765
454
1224
850
825
683
538
334
152
142
109
354
353
472
439
875
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.9
SW
13
0.8
W
8
1
W
9
1
W
9
1
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
9
1
W
9
1
W
9
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
S
13
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
1.1
S
13
Energy kJ
51
49
70
241
82
150
146
150
224
181
177
152
152
263
313
168
84
61
370
361
401
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.7
W
8
0.4
SW
18
0.4
S
18
0.8
S
16
0.2
SSE
8
0.4
SW
15
0.2
SSE
7
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.8
S
13
0.7
SW
18
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
7
Energy kJ
21
21
12
66
81
99
339
6
54
5
65
91
109
169
206
162
215
307
41
40
39
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
221
221
221
221
0
0
0
12
221
221
12
221
14
221
274
266
267
267
266
Best forecast wave conditions in Simeulue Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
4
4
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
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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