Surf Forecasts:
Jacks Hole surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, S swell with 28 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 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacks Hole over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the outlook for Jacks Hole over the next 16 days is a struggle. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat or near-flat conditions, with the first sign of anything surfable not showing up until Wednesday, August 12th, and even then it’s a real tough sell.
The whole run is plagued by tiny, weak swells. The best of a bad bunch is the first recommendation, but it’s not a pretty picture. On Wednesday morning, August 12th, we’ve got a tiny 1 ft swell from the SSE, but with a period of just 3 seconds – that’s pure wind chop, no energy behind it. The combined energy is a measly (1), so forget about any real push. The water is sitting at 64.2°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The wind is a cross-shore from the S at 9 mph, so it’s a bit of a mess. Frankly, this one is a pass.
Thursday, August 13th, is a write-off, and Friday the 14th, while offering glassy conditions in the afternoon, has no swell to speak of. We get a bit of a pulse on Saturday the 15th with a 2 ft swell from the N, but it’s still short period at 4 seconds, and the wind is a moderate cross-off from the NNW at 12 mph. Clean, but gutless. The combined energy is a weak (14). This pattern of tiny, short-period, low-energy swells just keeps repeating all the way through to the end of the month.
The most promising-looking day is probably Tuesday, August 18th, with a fresh offshore wind from the W at 19 mph and a 1.5 ft swell from the S. The swell period is 5 seconds, so it’s still on the short side, but the offshore wind will make it as clean as possible. The combined energy is (18). It’s the best we’ve got, but it’s tiny. For a different type of crew, with that wind and that small, choppy nature, this setup might look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
There’s no standout to highlight here. The swell just never gets a sniff of any size or period. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, this is a blank run. It’s grim, boys. Keep the board in the car, but keep the cover on. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a long flat spell.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | S 12 | S 12 | — | SSE 3 | S 4 | S 11 | NNE 3 | S 6 | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 3 | N 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | S 18 | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 17 | S 17 |
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 kJ | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 12:00PM1.78m | 00:00AM2.09m | 12:46PM1.78m | 00:42AM2.16m | 1:28PM1.74m | 1:22AM2.16m | 2:08PM1.69m | 2:03AM2.08m | 2:47PM1.62m | 2:43AM1.96m | 3:24PM1.55m | 3:26AM1.80m | 4:03PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:02PM0.14m | 5:42AM-0.18m | 5:46PM0.08m | 6:27AM-0.23m | 6:29PM0.06m | 7:10AM-0.19m | 7:11PM0.09m | 7:52AM-0.09m | 7:53PM0.16m | 8:34AM0.08m | 8:37PM0.27m | 9:16AM0.27m | 9:24PM0.41m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 19 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 12 | SSE 3 | — | S 11 | S 4 | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | S 10 | SW 7 | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | S 11 | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | — | — | S 16 | S 17 | S 17 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 17 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 3 | N 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | — | — | NW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 12 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 1 | — | 4 | 25 | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 219 | 134 | 123 | 164 | 247 | 192 | 192 | 517 | 205 | 556 | 579 | 222 | 288 | 252 | 227 | 259 | 229 | 257 | 721 | 1046 | 192 |
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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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