Surf Forecasts:
Jacks Hole surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSW swell with 72 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jacks Hole this week:
The surf forecast for Jacks Hole over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jacks Hole in the next 16 days are 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacks Hole over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about the next 16 days for your local waters. We’re at Jacks Hole on the Big Island – a reef break for advanced surfers, fairly consistent, but right now it’s a tough watch. The water temp is about 64°F, which is roughly 4°F warmer than the usual average for this time of year – that’s a notable jump, real unusual.
Here’s the deal: from Saturday, August 1st, right through to Sunday, August 16th, every single session is rated poor. The combined swell energy is either zero or very weak (0–15), and the swell heights are practically nothing – maxing out at about 2 ft. You’ll see tiny pulses from the south, 0.3 ft to 1 ft, with periods all over the place. Nothing is building into anything you can ride. The wind does give us some clean windows – mornings on the 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 12th, 13th, and 14th have offshore or glassy conditions – but without any swell to push onto the reef, it’s just a flat, pretty ocean.
The best you’ll see is the morning of Wednesday, August 5th: a light offshore wind from the WSW, a tiny 1 ft south swell at 5 seconds, and a combined energy of 8. It’s clean, but so small it’s barely a ripple. The afternoon of the 5th is similar, with a bit more energy (15) but still under 2 ft. Then on the 14th and 15th, we get strong offshore winds – 18 to 25 mph – but again, absolutely no swell. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.
So, plain and simple: there is no standout surf in this 16-day window. The whole stretch is a dud. Jacks Hole needs a decent south swell to come alive, and it’s just not showing up. For a spot that’s usually fairly consistent, this is a rare flat spell. It won’t last forever – forecasts can change – but for now, leave the board in the garage and check back in a few days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | NE 3 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 3 | S 15 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 13 | S 6 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:09PM1.54m | 2:05AM1.91m | 2:47PM1.51m | 2:38AM1.84m | 3:26PM1.48m | 3:11AM1.76m | 4:09PM1.44m | 3:52AM1.67m | 4:59PM1.41m | 4:48AM1.59m | 6:00PM1.40m | 6:07AM1.52m | 7:12PM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:14PM0.23m | 7:53AM0.10m | 7:51PM0.26m | 8:31AM0.12m | 8:31PM0.33m | 9:11AM0.19m | 9:16PM0.41m | 9:58AM0.28m | 10:09PM0.50m | 10:53AM0.38m | 11:14PM0.56m | 12:02PM0.47m | 00:33AM0.57m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | S 9 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | S 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | S 9 | ESE 3 | — | S 8 | — | S 15 | — | S 13 | S 13 | N 4 | — | S 12 | — | — | S 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | S 4 | — | — | NW 3 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | SSE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 17 | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 284 | 306 | 222 | 226 | 219 | 156 | 112 | 192 | 134 | 181 | 286 | 309 | 122 | 2253 | 166 | 339 | 260 | 196 | 227 | 257 | 233 |
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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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