Surf Forecasts:
Jacks Hole surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 4s period, S swell with 13 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 0.7m 4s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacks Hole over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's coming up.
Honestly, it's a pretty grim outlook. We're looking at a 16-day window, but the first real surf doesn't show up until late. The first week and a half is a total blank – flat spells, poor surf, and nothing worth paddling out for. There's a gap of about 11 days where you'd be better off doing something else.
The only break in the game is Jacks Hole. This is a reef break, for advanced surfers only. It's fairly consistent, but it can be inconsistent. It's rated as "fairly exposed" to southern swells, which is what it likes. You might have company here if it turns on – crowds are possible.
The water temp is about average for the time of year.
The only real chance comes on Wednesday, August 19th in the morning. We're looking at a 3ft swell from the north, with a short period of 5 seconds. The wind is offshore from the NNW at 30 km/h, so the surface will be clean. The combined swell energy is weak (62), so it's not a big one, but it's our best bet. The swell direction (N) is a bit off its best (S), so it won't be a classic, but with offshore wind, it'll be rideable. This is strictly for experts – 3ft at a reef can be tricky.
The afternoon of the 19th drops to 3ft from the NNE with onshore winds, making it choppy.
There's a brief moment on Friday, August 21st in the afternoon, with a 2ft southerly swell, short period of 5 seconds. The wind is cross-off from the SSW at 35 km/h, so it'll be clean but windy. The combined energy is still weak (22). It's a bit of a messy, blustery option.
The rest of the days are flat or tiny, with poor conditions.
So, the standout is the Wednesday, August 19th morning session at Jacks Hole. It's not a gem, but it's the only time you'll find a clean wave. The rest is a long, flat wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 4 | S 3 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 6 | E 3 | SE 3 | S 12 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:38AM1.52m | 8:26PM1.52m | 9:03AM1.57m | 9:32PM1.65m | 10:12AM1.66m | 10:27PM1.82m | 11:10AM1.74m | 11:15PM1.97m | 12:00PM1.78m | 00:00AM2.09m | 12:46PM1.78m | 00:42AM2.16m | 1:28PM1.74m | 1:22AM2.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:18PM0.49m | 1:55AM0.47m | 2:28PM0.44m | 3:04AM0.30m | 3:26PM0.34m | 4:02AM0.11m | 4:17PM0.23m | 4:54AM-0.06m | 5:02PM0.14m | 5:42AM-0.18m | 5:46PM0.08m | 6:27AM-0.23m | 6:29PM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 6 | — | S 12 | S 3 | — | — | S 6 | ENE 3 | — | NE 4 | S 12 | — | SSE 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | S 12 | S 8 | — | — | S 6 | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 9 | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 11 | — | S 12 | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | — | — | S 6 | S 12 | — | — | S 12 | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 2 | S 4 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | SE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 13 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 229 | 257 | 227 | 257 | 260 | 257 | 219 | 219 | 227 | 234 | 226 | 134 | 219 | 187 | 123 | 156 | 312 | 165 | 192 | 579 | 156 |
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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).
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