Jacks Hole Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.92° N 6.04° W

Jacks Hole Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jacks Hole sea temperature is
16.4° C
1.6° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NE swell with 114 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 14th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this is a tough one. We’ve got a long stretch ahead with basically nothing rideable, so don’t be in a rush to wax up.

The outlook starts with a real flat spell. From Wednesday afternoon, July 8th, right through, it’s just tiny, weak dribble. The water temp is sitting at about 62°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s a small comfort if you’re just going for a swim. But for surfing? Forget it. Swell energy is down around 3 (units) – that’s as weak as it gets – and the wind is all over the place, mostly cross or cross-onshore. It’s a grim start.

We’ve got a solid gap of no surf here. The first few days are a total write-off, and it doesn’t really get any better through the first week. By Saturday July 11th, we see a bump in wind, but it’s a messy 19 mph cross-shore, and the swell is still a pathetic 4 ft from the NNE with a short, weak period of 6 seconds. That’s just lumpy, bumpy, and no good for anyone.

The middle of the week, around July 14th, shows the highest energy we’ll see – 120 (units) – with a 5 ft NE swell. But the period is still a short 6 seconds, and the wind is a fresh cross-onshore. It’s choppy, it’s messy, and it’s a long way from being a good wave. Honestly, with that kind of wind and chop, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The second week doesn’t offer much hope either. There’s a brief moment of glassy conditions on Friday afternoon, July 17th, and Saturday morning, July 18th, but the swell is tiny – 2 ft and 0.3 ft respectively. The energy is non-existent (12 and 8 units). It’s clean, but there’s nothing to ride. We do get a bit of offshore wind late in the period, like on Monday July 20th, with a fresh 19 mph offshore breeze, but it’s blowing over a 2 ft, 5-second windswell. Clean, but still too small for a proper session.

The only real standout – and I use that term loosely – is the very end of the forecast. On Thursday, July 23rd, we’ve got a light offshore wind from the WNW at 6 mph, with a clean 0.3 ft swell from the south with a period of 14 seconds. It’s a long-period groundswell, which is a good sign for shape, but the size is barely a ripple. The energy is only 5 (units). It’s a tease, really. If you’re desperate for a paddle and the conditions look perfect, you might get a few knee-high rollers at Jacks Hole (a reef break for advanced surfers). This spot is fairly consistent, but it’s exposed to the south, and that’s the only direction we see any clean energy from. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so keep an eye out.

Other than that, this is a long, flat run. It’s a normal pattern for this area when the swell just doesn’t line up. Forecasts can change, so don’t lose hope, but for now, save your wax.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wed
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Saturday
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11
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12
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12
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NNE
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18
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Energy kJ
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28
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Wind (km/h)
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5
NNW
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SSE
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20
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High Tide
6:37PM1.41m
6:18AM1.58m
7:37PM1.45m
7:31AM1.57m
8:40PM1.53m
8:51AM1.61m
9:41PM1.63m
10:08AM1.68m
10:37PM1.76m
11:14AM1.76m
11:29PM1.89m
12:11PM1.80m
00:17AM2.01m
Low Tide
11:42PM0.61m
12:32PM0.35m
00:55AM0.58m
1:39PM0.35m
2:07AM0.48m
2:42PM0.31m
3:12AM0.33m
3:39PM0.26m
4:10AM0.15m
4:31PM0.20m
5:04AM-0.01m
5:19PM0.15m
5:55AM-0.13m
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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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