Jacks Hole Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.92° N 6.04° W

Jacks Hole Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jacks Hole sea temperature is
17.9° C
1.9° 

Jacks Hole surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Jacks Hole surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, N swell with 67 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with N swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jacks Hole this week:

The surf forecast for Jacks Hole over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jacks Hole in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's chew the fat on what's coming down the pipe.

Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – this is one of those quiet spells that tests your patience. Looking at the whole 16-day window, we’ve got a real desert of surf for the first couple of weeks. It’s not until the 27th of August that we finally see a pulse of energy, and even then, it’s a bit of a mixed bag.

So, let’s run through it. From the 14th of August right through to the early morning of the 27th, it’s a wasteland. Tiny ankle-snappers, if that. The swell is barely a whisper, mostly under 2 ft, with weak energy readings (often single digits). The winds are all over the place, but it doesn't matter because there's simply no power behind it. You’d be floating around on a lake. That’s a solid 13-day gap with nothing worth paddling out for.

Then, on the morning of Thursday the 27th of August, things finally wake up. We get a pulse of swell from the SSE pushing in at 5 ft. The period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s a bit of a windswell, but it’s something. The combined energy of all swells directed here bumps up to a moderate 131. The wind is a glassy light offshore from the SW, which is a major positive for the waves.

Jacks Hole is the only spot in the game here. For that morning session, the conditions are clean. The swell is 5 ft from the SSE, which is a manageable size for a confident surfer, but it’s probably getting a bit too much for a true beginner. The afternoon sees the swell bump up to 5 ft, but the wind swings onshore, turning it into a bit of a mess. So, the window is narrow.

For the rest of the forecast into the 29th, it fades back to small, messy junk with strong, lumpy winds. That 27th of August morning is the only real standout – a brief, clean window of surfable waves. It’s not a classic, but after a long wait, it’s a welcome sight. Keep your expectations in check, and if you’re free that Thursday morning, you might just snag a few fun ones.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed morning).

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High Tide
1:28PM1.74m
1:22AM2.16m
2:08PM1.69m
2:03AM2.08m
2:47PM1.62m
2:43AM1.96m
3:24PM1.55m
3:26AM1.80m
4:03PM1.49m
4:14AM1.63m
4:47PM1.43m
5:12AM1.49m
5:43PM1.39m
Low Tide
6:29PM0.06m
7:10AM-0.19m
7:11PM0.09m
7:52AM-0.09m
7:53PM0.16m
8:34AM0.08m
8:37PM0.27m
9:16AM0.27m
9:24PM0.41m
10:01AM0.47m
10:18PM0.55m
10:55AM0.64m
11:27PM0.67m
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Information about the Jacks Hole Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Jacks Hole provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jacks Hole can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jacks Hole 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 (Jacks Hole) 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 Jacks Hole 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.

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