Surf Forecasts:
Jaguay surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SW swell with 742 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jaguay this week:
The surf forecast for Jaguay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jaguay in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jaguay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a bit of a slow dance coming up at Jaguay. The first real surfable window hits on Monday afternoon the 17th of August. The water’s a balmy 68°, which is a solid 6° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s seriously unusual, you’ll be sweating in your wettie.
Monday afternoon the 17th kicks things off with a clean 3 ft swell from the WSW, with a long 13-second period. The wind is glassy, dead calm from the south at just 3 mph. This is a great little window for a beginner-plus spot like Jaguay, with the combined energy sitting at 263 (moderate). The swell direction is SW, which is exactly what this break likes to see. It’s fairly consistent, but you might share the water with a few others since crowds are sometimes a thing here.
Tuesday morning the 18th is the real standout. The swell jumps to 5 ft from the SW, still that lovely 13-second period, and again glassy wind from the SSW at 3 mph. The combined energy hits 734 (strong). That’s the best of the whole 16-day run. For a beginner-plus spot, 5 ft is still manageable, and with those conditions, it’s going to be fun. Don’t sleep on it.
Tuesday afternoon the 18th gets ruined. Wind picks up to 12 mph from the SSW, cross-on, and the swell gets a little wonky. From there, we hit a serious dry spell. From Wednesday the 19th right through to the end of August, it’s a mix of poor and marginal conditions with tiny swells. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the combined energy drops to weak levels (between 59 and 162). There’s one morning on Monday the 24th with glassy conditions but only 1 ft of swell – you could paddle around but it’s not worth the drive.
The end of the first week of September sees a bit of a pulse again. On Friday the 28th of August, the swell returns to 3 ft to 3 ft from the WSW, with a very long 17-18 second period. The combined energy is back up to 602-645 (moderate). That long period is a groundswell, and for a beach break like Jaguay, it might close out a bit, but it’ll still be a lot better than what we’ve had. The wind is onshore at 6 mph, so it’s not perfect. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th hold similar 4 ft to 4 ft swell from the WSW, still with onshore wind. These are marginal, but for the desperate surfer, you’ll find something.
The real long-range promise is from Friday the 28th into the weekend of the 29th and 30th of August. If you can wait, that’s the most consistent energy in the second week. But it’s not clean, so keep your expectations in check.
After that, it drops off again into the start of September. There’s no standout second week option that beats Tuesday morning the 18th.
So, the call is simple: Tuesday morning the 18th of August is the best on offer. Get on it early. The rest of the run is mostly waiting for the next pulse.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 18 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
222 | 268 | 734 | 633 | 268 | 177 | 150 | 125 | 88 | 90 | 55 | 47 | 44 | 40 | 37 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 30 | 30 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:22PM0.70m | 9:54AM0.64m | 11:25PM0.69m | 10:32AM0.54m | 00:39AM0.69m | 11:22AM0.46m | 2:00AM0.70m | 12:47PM0.41m | 3:09AM0.72m | 2:28PM0.40m | 4:01AM0.76m | 3:32PM0.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:14AM0.35m | 4:26PM0.19m | 5:40AM0.40m | 5:10PM0.22m | 7:40AM0.42m | 6:06PM0.24m | 9:30AM0.38m | 7:16PM0.24m | 10:30AM0.35m | 8:21PM0.22m | 11:05AM0.32m | 9:13PM0.19m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 8 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
222 | 268 | 734 | 633 | 268 | 177 | 150 | 125 | 88 | 90 | 55 | 28 | 38 | 18 | 35 | 34 | 6 | 35 | 30 | 30 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | WSW 15 | — | — | SW 7 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | WSW 11 | SSW 8 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 |
41 | 142 | — | — | 62 | 78 | 72 | 53 | 46 | 46 | 52 | 47 | 44 | 40 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 26 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | — | — | SW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 21 | WSW 20 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 |
— | 7 | — | — | 12 | 26 | 25 | 14 | 20 | 26 | 12 | 4 | 17 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 32 | 29 | 7 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | — |
— | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 96 | 96 | 64 | 64 | 96 | 63 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 96 | 63 | 96 | 96 | 0 |
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Information about the Jaguay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Jaguay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jaguay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jaguay 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 (Jaguay) 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 Jaguay 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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