Jacks Hole Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.92° N 6.04° W

Jacks Hole Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jacks Hole sea temperature is
16.7° C
1.5° 

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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, NE swell with 31 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 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 15th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 5s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Jacks Hole over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, mate, I’ve gotta be straight with you – it’s a pretty bleak run coming up. There’s not a single good surf option in this whole 16-day window. The forecast keeps throwing “poor surf conditions” at us, and the scores are all flat. It’s one of those stretches where the ocean just isn’t playing ball.

We start off on Tuesday 14 July with a tiny 2ft of swell from the NE, but it’s got a short, weak period of 5 seconds and the wind is a cross-on from the NNE at 12 mph. The combined energy is a measly 30 – really weak. It’s choppy and messy. That theme carries right through the week. Wednesday 15 July is even smaller, with 2ft and cross-on wind again. Thursday 16 July drops to a pathetic 0.3ft, though the period jumps to 14 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell, but there’s no height to work with. The energy is down to single digits.

The pattern doesn’t let up. We’re looking at days of 1ft to 2ft, with cross or cross-on winds, and the energy values are mostly below 25. Even when we get a bit of glassy conditions on Tuesday 28 July, there’s literally zero swell – the combined energy is 0. That’s a flat day, plain and simple.

The only glimmer of something slightly bigger comes right at the end of the first week, from Thursday 23 July into Friday 24 July. The swell bumps up to 3ft to 4ft from the NE, with a period of 5-6 seconds. The energy climbs to 48 and then 93, which is still weak-to-moderate at best. The winds are light cross-on or even onshore/offshore, so it’s the cleanest we’ll see, but the waves are still described as poor. For a spot like Jacks Hole, a reef break that’s fairly exposed to the south, this short-period NE swell isn’t going to wrap in well. It’s just not worth the paddle.

After that, it fades back to tiny, inconsistent dribble for the rest of the second week. All the way through to Wednesday 29 July, we’re looking at 0.3ft to 1ft with poor conditions. The water temperature is sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only positive – and it’s a small one.

So, what’s the takeaway? There are no standout days. Not one. The best on offer, if you’re desperate, might be those two sessions on the 23rd and 24th of July, with the slightly bigger swell and light winds, but even then, it’s not good. A blank run like this is pretty normal for the area when the swell direction and wind don’t line up. Things can change, but for now, I’d leave the board at home.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
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0
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0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
5
0.8
NE
4
0.9
NE
5
0.5
NE
5
0.6
NE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.1
S
14
0.5
NE
4
0.5
N
4
0.4
NNE
4
0.1
S
13
0.6
N
4
0.4
NNE
5
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NNE
4
0.1
S
19
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NNE
5
0.1
S
18
0.4
NNE
3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
22
31
10
16
17
4
4
7
6
5
3
9
10
0
6
7
3
9
6
5
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
25
NNE
20
N
15
NNE
25
NNE
20
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNW
20
NNE
20
NE
15
NNW
10
N
15
NE
15
N
15
NE
10
ENE
10
NNW
10
NNE
15
NE
20
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
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cross
cross
cross
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
12:11PM1.80m
00:17AM2.01m
1:04PM1.80m
1:03AM2.10m
1:54PM1.76m
1:49AM2.14m
2:42PM1.69m
2:34AM2.11m
3:28PM1.60m
3:19AM2.02m
4:14PM1.53m
4:05AM1.88m
5:00PM1.46m
Low Tide
5:19PM0.15m
5:55AM-0.13m
6:05PM0.12m
6:45AM-0.19m
6:50PM0.12m
7:34AM-0.19m
7:35PM0.16m
8:22AM-0.11m
8:20PM0.23m
9:10AM0.01m
9:08PM0.33m
9:59AM0.17m
10:00PM0.45m
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5:15
5:16
5:16
5:18
5:20
5:20
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:43
9:42
9:40
9:39
9:38
9:37
9:36
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Temp °C
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18
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15
Feels °C
14
13
16
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18
13
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16
16
15
12
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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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