Jacks Hole Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.92° N 6.04° W

Jacks Hole Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jacks Hole sea temperature is
16.8° C
1.9° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NE swell with 97 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 12th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


Alright, I’m looking at the next 16 days for Jacks Hole, and I gotta be honest: it’s a rough stretch. There’s no real juice in the water, and the whole period is a washout. You’re not gonna find much to ride here.

From Saturday, July 11th, it’s a mess. We’ve got tiny swell, like 2 to 3 feet from the north-northeast, with a short, weak period of just 5 seconds. The wind is a moderate cross-shore breeze, and the combined energy is weak (21 to 39). It’s just poor surf conditions, with that cross-chop making everything ugly. This carries on through Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday – all the same story: small, short-period swell from the NE or NNE, peaking at about 4 feet on Sunday afternoon, but with fresh cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions. The wave energy never gets past 91, and it’s always “poor surf conditions.” For a reef, you need more power and better direction; this is just a frustrating grind.

There’s one tiny window on Saturday, July 18th, in the morning. The wind goes light and cross-offshore from the north-northwest, cleaning things up. The swell is still only about 2 feet from the north, period 5 seconds, but at least it’s not choppy. That’s your best bet, and even then, it’s barely worth paddling out for.

Then from Sunday, July 19th, all the way through to Sunday, July 26th, the swell just dies. We’re talking 0.3 feet to 1 foot, with periods that are all over the place – some long-period groundswell from the south sneaks in (12-18 seconds), but the height is so tiny that the combined energy is only 1 to 12. That’s practically flat. On Sunday morning the 19th, it goes glassy with a 0.3-foot south swell, but it’s so small you’d be floating. The rest of the week is offshore winds and clean conditions, but with no swell, it’s a dead spell. If you’re itching for something, check the wind for kitesurfing, because there’s nothing for a paddle surfer here.

For a break that’s usually fairly consistent and exposed to the south, this is a lean run. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The crowds at Jacks Hole can be “sometimes” busy, but with this lack of waves, you’ll have the place to yourself. That’s not much comfort when there’s nothing to ride.

The only real “standout” – and I’m being generous – is that Saturday, July 18th morning, when the wind is clean and the swell is just about knee-high. Otherwise, save your energy. The forecast is poor, and it’s a long way to the next decent window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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0.7
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5
0.9
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5
1.1
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Energy kJ
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81
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9
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Wind (km/h)
25
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25
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20
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High Tide
8:51AM1.61m
9:41PM1.63m
10:08AM1.68m
10:37PM1.76m
11:14AM1.76m
11:29PM1.89m
12:11PM1.80m
00:17AM2.01m
1:04PM1.80m
1:03AM2.10m
1:54PM1.76m
1:49AM2.14m
2:42PM1.69m
2:34AM2.11m
Low Tide
2:42PM0.31m
3:12AM0.33m
3:39PM0.26m
4:10AM0.15m
4:31PM0.20m
5:04AM-0.01m
5:19PM0.15m
5:55AM-0.13m
6:05PM0.12m
6:45AM-0.19m
6:50PM0.12m
7:34AM-0.19m
7:35PM0.16m
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Temp °C
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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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