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Jackals surfForecast / Simeulue Island / Indonesia
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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 slightly warmer than usual)Jackals surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,657 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period with SSW 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 Sunday (May 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s 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 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 31st May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 7th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jackals over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | |
566 | 566 | 485 | 407 | 455 | 515 | 733 | 811 | 553 | 700 | 671 | 528 | 837 | 600 | 677 | 1261 | 917 | 395 | 720 | 1009 | 1657 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 6:43AM0.59m | 6:59PM0.32m | 7:16AM0.58m | 7:32PM0.31m | 7:50AM0.58m | 8:06PM0.30m | 8:25AM0.57m | 8:41PM0.29m | 9:00AM0.55m | 9:19PM0.29m | 9:35AM0.54m | 10:05PM0.30m | 10:12AM0.52m | 11:02PM0.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:38PM0.05m | 00:27AM0.05m | 2:10PM0.05m | 00:56AM0.05m | 2:43PM0.06m | 1:27AM0.06m | 3:18PM0.07m | 1:59AM0.08m | 3:54PM0.09m | 2:33AM0.11m | 4:33PM0.11m | 3:11AM0.15m | 5:16PM0.13m | 3:59AM0.19m | |||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | |
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Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
34 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 |
566 | 566 | 485 | 368 | 285 | 515 | 733 | 811 | 553 | 700 | 343 | 363 | 837 | 590 | 564 | 1261 | 917 | 395 | 720 | 1009 | 1657 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSE 12 | S 9 | S 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 |
42 | 43 | 28 | 407 | 455 | 214 | 16 | 16 | 243 | 273 | 671 | 394 | 447 | 600 | 677 | 52 | 139 | 196 | 658 | 265 | 111 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | S 8 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 14 | SSE 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | S 13 | SSE 12 | WNW 8 |
31 | 79 | 109 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 37 | 120 | 48 | 239 | 134 | 528 | 97 | 63 | 18 | 15 | 157 | 336 | 212 | 152 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.











