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Jackals surfForecast / Simeulue Island / Indonesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 10 May 2026 WIBForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 surf forecast for Jackals over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 10th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 12th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 15th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jackals over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 243mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | |
257 | 253 | 288 | 257 | 245 | 212 | 496 | 886 | 1098 | 796 | 682 | 569 | 392 | 604 | 765 | 454 | 1224 | 778 | 673 | 683 | 461 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 2:57AM0.31m | 1:59PM0.44m | 3:49AM0.39m | 3:08PM0.45m | 4:26AM0.46m | 4:05PM0.45m | 5:00AM0.54m | 4:55PM0.45m | 5:36AM0.60m | 5:42PM0.44m | 6:13AM0.66m | 6:27PM0.42m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:24PM0.17m | 7:13AM0.27m | 9:14PM0.14m | 9:13AM0.25m | 9:52PM0.11m | 10:23AM0.20m | 10:28PM0.07m | 11:17AM0.14m | 11:03PM0.04m | 12:05PM0.07m | 11:39PM0.02m | 12:52PM0.02m | 00:15AM0.00m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — |
— | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 170 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 17 | |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 257 | 253 | 288 | 257 | 245 | 212 | 496 | 886 | 1098 | 796 | 682 | 569 | 392 | 604 | 361 | 256 | 1224 | 778 | 673 | 683 | 461 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 10 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 37 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 127 | 171 | 319 | 29 | 29 | 54 | 46 | 43 | 163 | 81 | 765 | 454 | 248 | 240 | 189 | 189 | 146 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SSE 9 | SSW 20 | W 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 13 | SSE 8 | S 18 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 15 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 25 | 149 | 31 | 22 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 241 | 12 | 99 | 367 | 6 | 84 | 106 | 65 | 127 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 244 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 130 | 137 | 221 | 221 | 221 | 267 | 267 |
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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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