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Jacks Hole surfForecast / Wexford / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Jacks Hole surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Jacks Hole sea temperature is
12.7° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Jacks Hole surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, S swell with 71 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jacks Hole this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Jacks Hole in the next 16 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacks Hole over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NE 6 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 15 | S 15 | S 4 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 5 | |
30 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 4 | 27 | 37 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 50 | 39 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:01PM1.60m | 10:02AM1.65m | 10:39PM1.64m | 10:49AM1.64m | 11:12PM1.68m | 11:32AM1.64m | 11:45PM1.71m | 12:14PM1.63m | 00:19AM1.74m | 12:55PM1.61m | 00:56AM1.75m | 1:37PM1.58m | 1:38AM1.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:21AM0.42m | 3:45PM0.26m | 4:06AM0.35m | 4:24PM0.29m | 4:47AM0.30m | 5:02PM0.32m | 5:27AM0.26m | 5:39PM0.35m | 6:06AM0.25m | 6:16PM0.38m | 6:45AM0.26m | 6:52PM0.41m | 7:25AM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 |
 | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:39 | 9:40 |
2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 10 | — | — | 3 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 |
19 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | S 16 | S 15 | S 4 | S 4 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | SSE 5 |
 kJ | — | 12 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 6 | 2 | — | 39 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | S 15 | S 16 | — | — | — | S 15 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | S 17 | S 13 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | 18 | 17 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 6 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | S 11 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 9 | — | S 16 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 4 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | W 2 | NW 3 | — | S 5 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | 30 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 9 | — | — | 11 | 27 | 37 | 1 | 1 | — | 50 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 189 | 222 | 280 | 304 | 316 | 260 | 260 | 164 | 123 | 229 | 227 | 103 | 278 | 135 | 142 | 144 | 103 | 162 | 103 | 229 | 258 |
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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.
Jacks Hole is 16 km (10 miles) from Arklow. If you plan a holiday in Wexford, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arklow. Arklow has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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