Jacks Hole Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.92° N 6.04° W

Jacks Hole Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jacks Hole sea temperature is
17.4° C
1.8° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period, S swell with 22 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 0.8m 4s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 7PM. 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 27th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 4s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Well, it’s a tough run ahead for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple to get excited about, so don’t be in a rush to wax up.

The only break on the radar is Jacks Hole, a reef setup for advanced surfers only. It’s fairly consistent, but that doesn’t mean much when there’s nothing to work with. The water temperature is sitting at 63°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is about the only thing that’s slightly out of the ordinary.

From Friday 24 July right through to Friday 7 August, it’s a desert. Swell heights are virtually non-existent – mostly 0.3 ft to 2 ft, with periods all over the place but tiny energy readings (often in the single digits). The combined energy barely gets above 21 for most of that stretch. Winds are a mixed bag of cross-off, cross-on, and glassy conditions, but you can’t surf what isn’t there. Even the glassy mornings on 31 July and 1 August offer zero swell.

The first real sign of life comes on Saturday 8 August. Saturday morning brings a glassy start with a 3 ft S swell, period at 7 seconds, and a combined energy of 85. It’s small, weak, and the conditions are described as “surfable but very ordinary” – that’s about as good as it gets. Saturday afternoon fades quickly with a 2 ft S swell and cross-shore winds.

That’s the only window. It’s a one-morning wonder, and even then, it’s underwhelming. For a reef break like Jacks Hole, you’d want a lot more push and a better direction. Still, if you’re desperate and an expert, that Saturday morning glass is your best bet.

For the rest of the 16 days, leave the board in the car and the kite at home – it’s just not happening.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue morning, calm by Tue night).

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S
13
0.1
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13
0.4
SW
3
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
5
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S
12
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S
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0.2
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4
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Energy kJ
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3
6
9
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21
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
15
SSE
10
W
20
WSW
15
W
20
WSW
25
WNW
25
NW
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10
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30
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10
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10
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High Tide
8:45PM1.47m
9:19AM1.44m
9:42PM1.54m
10:16AM1.48m
10:30PM1.64m
11:01AM1.53m
11:11PM1.74m
11:41AM1.57m
11:49PM1.83m
12:18PM1.59m
00:24AM1.90m
12:55PM1.59m
00:59AM1.94m
Low Tide
2:00PM0.62m
2:37AM0.61m
2:57PM0.60m
3:31AM0.53m
3:44PM0.54m
4:17AM0.44m
4:24PM0.46m
4:57AM0.35m
4:59PM0.38m
5:34AM0.26m
5:33PM0.31m
6:10AM0.19m
6:06PM0.26m
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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.

Jacks Hole is 16 km (10 miles) from Arklow. If you plan a holiday in Wexford, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arklow. Arklow has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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