Jacks Hole Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.92° N 6.04° W

Jacks Hole Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jacks Hole sea temperature is
17.6°C
1.7° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, E swell with 185 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with S 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 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 27th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 27th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 26th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, check it out. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve stared at the charts for the next stretch so you don’t have to. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it: this is a quiet spell for our stretch of coast. The ocean’s basically taking a nap. We’ve got a solid two-week window where you’re not gonna find anything worth paddling out for, unless you just want to sit on your board and stare at the horizon.

The key spot we’re watching, Jacks Hole, is a proper reef setup that needs a specific south swell to wake up. Over the next four or five days, we’re looking at tiny, weak surf. Swell heights are hovering around the 0.3ft mark, and the energy is just pathetic – we’re talking readings in the single digits. It’s not breaking, and when it’s not breaking, Jacks is just a rocky outcrop. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, coming in around 64°F, so it’s not a reason to stay home, but the surf sure is.

There’s a glimmer of something around the 25th, where the swell bumps up to a mighty 2ft. The period is short and crumbly, only 4-5 seconds, so it’s not going to have any push. The wind is cross-shore and onshore, so it’ll be a choppy mess. I wouldn’t get excited. After that it’s right back to nothing. A couple of mornings late in the month and into September look clean with offshore winds, which is always nice to see, but there’s simply no swell to go with it. It’s like having a perfect glassy lineup with no waves.

Around September 4th, there’s a slight pulse of energy, getting up to 3ft. We see the combined energy jump, which is still pretty weak, but it’s the best we get. However, that first day has a fresh cross-offshore breeze, and by the afternoon it’s cranking at 25 mph from the west-southwest. That’s strong offshore wind – it’ll be clean but blown-out, and a real battle to paddle into. That might be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, to be honest.

After that, it fades back to nothing, with the period stretching way out to 13-18 seconds, but the swell height dropping to 0.3ft. A long-period swell with no height is just a rumor. High winds kick up again around the 6th, with a near gale from the south making things properly messy.

So, bottom line: the next 16 days are a bust for any meaningful surf at Jacks Hole. There’s nothing big on the horizon, and the only day that offers anything at all looks too wind-blown to be any fun. This is one of those stretches where you gotta find something else to do. It’s a dry spell, but it won’t last forever. The ocean always wakes back up.

Stay salty.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:14PM1.54m
9:51AM1.45m
10:03PM1.66m
10:34AM1.52m
10:42PM1.77m
11:12AM1.57m
11:18PM1.88m
11:48AM1.61m
11:51PM1.95m
12:24PM1.64m
00:24AM1.98m
12:59PM1.65m
00:57AM1.97m
Low Tide
2:36PM0.68m
3:16AM0.56m
3:22PM0.57m
3:59AM0.44m
4:00PM0.46m
4:36AM0.31m
4:33PM0.35m
5:09AM0.19m
5:05PM0.26m
5:41AM0.09m
5:38PM0.19m
6:13AM0.02m
6:12PM0.15m
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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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