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Jacks Hole surfForecast / Wexford / Ireland
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 01 Apr 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
8.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Tuesday (Apr 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 20s. 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 1.5m 21s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 03) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 7th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 7th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacks Hole over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 3°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SW by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 17 | 18 |
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 kJ (?) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 5 | 18 | 13 | 453 | 421 | 53 | 47 | 14 | 423 | 587 | 498 | 533 | 831 | 26 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:39AM 1.98 | 12:16AM 1.74 | 12:14PM 1.95 | 12:44AM 1.73 | 12:47PM 1.89 | 1:10AM 1.72 | 1:21PM 1.81 | 1:35AM 1.69 | 1:57PM 1.71 | 2:03AM 1.64 | 2:39PM 1.60 | 2:39AM 1.58 | 3:28PM 1.49 | 3:30AM 1.50 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:21PM -0.05 | 5:28AM 0.12 | 5:57PM -0.02 | 6:06AM 0.10 | 6:32PM 0.06 | 6:44AM 0.13 | 7:06PM 0.18 | 7:21AM 0.19 | 7:41PM 0.32 | 7:59AM 0.29 | 8:16PM 0.47 | 8:39AM 0.41 | 8:54PM 0.61 | ||||||||
Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 16 | 10 | 3 | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | -2 | -3 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
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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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