
Surf Forecasts:
Jacks Hole surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period, S swell with 32 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 4s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacks Hole over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are going to be a real test of patience for anyone around Jacks Hole. We're looking at a long, flat spell ahead, so if you've got a board that needs repairing or fins to tune, this is the time to do it. There’s a big gap with nothing on offer, so don’t hold your breath for a quick fix.
The first call is for Wednesday, August 5th. There’s a tiny pulse of swell, only about 1ft, coming from the south with a weak 6-second period. The combined energy is a feeble 7, which is just about as weak as it gets. The wind is offshore from the west, and while the surf is clean, it’s just not enough to get excited about. Honestly, it’s a knee-high dribble at best. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit just yet.
Thursday the 6th is even worse, with the swell dropping away to nothing. Friday the 7th sees a small bump of 2ft from the SSE, but the period is a dismal 3 seconds. The energy is a touch higher at 17, but it’s still just a messy, short-period windswell, and the cross-shore wind will chop it up. It’s not worth a paddle.
The weekend brings a slight improvement, but “improvement” is a loose term here. Saturday the 8th has slightly better size, with 3ft to 3ft from the south, but the period remains short at 4 seconds. The energy climbs to 18 and 35, but it’s still poor quality. Winds are cross-offshore, keeping it clean, but the swell is too weak and disorganized to offer any real waves. Sunday the 9th falls right back off again, with only 0.5ft on offer.
Then we hit the doldrums. From Monday the 10th through to Saturday the 15th, it’s a near-total flatness. We’re looking at an almost two-week stretch from the 9th to the 17th where there are no waves worth mentioning. A few days in the middle might see a tiny ripple of 0.5ft, but with no energy behind it, it’s just ocean surface texture.
Now, here’s something that might pique your interest. On Monday, August 17th, the models are hinting at something a little different. The afternoon shows a jump in swell to 5ft from the SSE. The combined energy leaps to a moderate 140, which is a real change from the weak single and double digits we’ve been seeing. The period is short at 5 seconds, and winds are a fresh cross-offshore breeze from the WNW, keeping it clean. But here’s the catch – at 5ft, it’s getting a bit too big for beginners, and the short period means it won’t be the most organized. It might be okay for the more experienced crew, but it’s still a bit of a gamble. It’s promising, but I wouldn't book the day off work for it just yet. The long-range stuff is always less certain.
So, there you have it. The surf is poor to non-existent for the next 16 days. If it does stay this flat, it’s just one of those blank runs the area gets. But hey, forecasts can change, so don’t lose hope.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed morning, light winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 13 | S 13 | S 6 | S 12 | S 12 | — | SSE 3 | S 12 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 4 | S 13 | SSE 3 | — |
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7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:59PM1.41m | 4:48AM1.59m | 6:00PM1.40m | 6:07AM1.52m | 7:12PM1.43m | 7:38AM1.52m | 8:26PM1.52m | 9:03AM1.57m | 9:32PM1.65m | 10:12AM1.66m | 10:27PM1.82m | 11:10AM1.74m | 11:15PM1.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:58AM0.28m | 10:09PM0.50m | 10:53AM0.38m | 11:14PM0.56m | 12:02PM0.47m | 00:33AM0.57m | 1:18PM0.49m | 1:55AM0.47m | 2:28PM0.44m | 3:04AM0.30m | 3:26PM0.34m | 4:02AM0.11m | 4:17PM0.23m | ||||||||
5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | N 5 | S 4 | — | S 15 | S 12 | — | S 13 | S 4 | S 4 | — | S 4 | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 11 | — | — |
7 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 6 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 13 | S 13 | S 6 | S 6 | S 12 | — | S 15 | — | — | — | S 8 | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | S 13 | — | — |
— | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 5 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | WNW 2 | SW 3 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — |
7 | 4 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 9 | 6 | 18 | 32 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 517 | 498 | 555 | 233 | 305 | 247 | 260 | 232 | 250 | 227 | 257 | 112 | 257 | 229 | 275 | 313 | 277 | 219 | 227 | 227 | 214 |
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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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