Jailbreak Surf Forecast

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Papua New Guinea (28 surf breaks)

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Jailbreak surfForecast / Sandaun / Papua New Guinea

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Monday 17 Nov 2025 +10

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Jailbreak surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Jailbreak sea temperature is 30.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jailbreak this week:

The surf forecast for Jailbreak over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jailbreak in the next 12 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 23) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Nov 21) at 4PM.

Wave Type	Time (+10) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	7AM (Tue 18th Nov)	1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf	7AM (Sat 22nd Nov)	2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful	10PM (Sun 23rd Nov)	3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreak over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 86mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.
		Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Mon 24
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	2	1	2	2	1	2	2	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	N	N	N	N	NW	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	NNE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE
Period(s) (?)	11	10	10	9	6	8	8	8	8	8	9	8	9	9	9	9	9	10	10	10	10
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	89	52	51	43	54	45	54	60	66	82	91	64	101	96	110	159	163	177	271	251	251
Wind (km/h)	WNW	SW	NNW	WNW	W	NNW	WNW	WSW	W	SW	SE	NE	ESE	WSW	NNW	W	SSE	E	SSE	SE	NNW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross- off	cross- on	cross	glass	on	glass	cross- off	glass	glass	cross- off	cross- on	glass	glass	on	glass	off	cross	glass	glass	on
High Tide / height (m)		6:40AM 0.89	5:33PM 1.12		7:32AM 0.92	6:01PM 1.13		8:18AM 0.95	6:31PM 1.13		9:03AM 0.98		7:03PM 1.12	9:46AM 0.99		7:35PM 1.11	10:30AM 1.00		8:09PM 1.09	11:14AM 1.00
Low Tide / height (m)	12:08AM 0.26	11:33AM 0.62		12:44AM 0.19	12:15PM 0.68		1:19AM 0.13	12:56PM 0.72		1:53AM 0.09		1:36PM 0.75	2:29AM 0.07		2:17PM 0.78	3:06AM 0.07		2:59PM 0.80	3:44AM 0.07		3:44PM 0.81

		Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Mon 24
Sunrise	-	6:11	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:13	-
Sunset	-	-	6:27	-	-	6:27	-	-	6:27	-	-	6:27	-	-	6:28	-	-	6:28	-	-	6:28

Rain (mm)	10	2	2	9	3	1	27	32	-	-	1	3	13	3	3	2	5	4	2	3	1
Temp. °C	27	30	29	27	28	29	27	25	25	25	29	28	27	29	28	26	28	28	26	28	28
Feels °C (?)	31	34	32	31	33	34	32	30	29	29	33	32	32	33	33	30	33	33	31	33	32

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Information about the Jailbreak Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Jailbreak provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Jailbreak can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jailbreak 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 (Jailbreak) 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 Jailbreak 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.

Jailbreak is 68 km (42 miles) from the city of Kotabaru. If you plan a holiday in Sandaun, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kotabaru. Kotabaru has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.