Surf Forecasts:
Jacks Hole surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with 75 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SSW 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 (Sep 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jacks Hole in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1PM. 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 (Sep 02) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacks Hole over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Jacks Hole over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – it's a grim run. There's nothing on the cards that's worth paddling out for. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for surf at Jacks Hole. The combined energy readings are all in the weak category, with the highest we see being a measly 67 (during some moderate rain and cross-off wind on Wednesday, September 2nd) and a 55 (that same afternoon). That's barely enough to ripple the surface. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is never truly on our side.
For the first few days, we're looking at poor surf conditions with dirty cross-off winds. A bit of offshore wind pops up on Friday, September 4th, but the swell is only 1.3 ft, so it's just a mushy, windless waist-high dribble. The energy is a paltry 14. Not worth the wetsuit.
There's a little bump from the southeast on Sunday, September 6th, with a 3.3 ft swell, but the period is a short 4 seconds and the wind is a fresh cross-shore at 18.6 mph, making it a lumpy, choppy mess. The energy reaches 44, but the quality is zero.
The second week is even more barren. We see a lot of zeros for combined energy, and the rare tiny pulses of swell are accompanied by onshore winds, cross-shore chop, or just plain flat conditions. There's a period of 15 seconds on Thursday, September 3rd, but the swell height is 0.3 ft, so it's a ghost of a groundswell with no power.
Bottom line: there's not a single standout session. The forecast is bleak and the setup looks more interesting for a kite than a paddle board, if you're into that. Don't hold your breath; the forecasts can change, but for now, the racks are staying dry.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 15 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 5 | S 4 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
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 kJ | 62 | 50 | 30 | 4 | 27 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 41 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:27PM1.51m | 3:36AM1.64m | 4:23PM1.45m | 4:54AM1.54m | 5:38PM1.43m | 6:25AM1.48m | 7:00PM1.47m | 7:52AM1.50m | 8:15PM1.58m | 9:06AM1.57m | 9:17PM1.73m | 10:06AM1.65m | 10:10PM1.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:42AM0.19m | 8:55PM0.32m | 9:30AM0.34m | 9:50PM0.42m | 10:28AM0.49m | 10:59PM0.51m | 11:41AM0.59m | 00:25AM0.51m | 1:03PM0.59m | 1:51AM0.40m | 2:15PM0.50m | 2:58AM0.22m | 3:12PM0.38m | 3:52AM0.04m | |||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:57 | — |
mm | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 14 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 6 | S 6 | S 15 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 5 | S 4 | S 4 | S 12 | S 11 | S 4 |
| kJ | 5 | 50 | 30 | 4 | 27 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 16 | S 15 | — | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 8 | S 12 | — | S 11 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | WSW 3 | S 6 | S 5 | SSW 6 | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | S 2 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | — | WSW 3 | W 3 | SW 3 | SSW 2 | NW 3 |
| kJ | 62 | 96 | 1 | 24 | 51 | 68 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 41 | 19 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 227 | 257 | 260 | 260 | 491 | 83 | 166 | 495 | 164 | 120 | 227 | 134 | 229 | 189 | 243 | 103 | 380 | 306 | 103 | 112 | 181 |
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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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