
Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 804 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jailbreaks this week:
The surf forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jailbreaks in the next 16 days are 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s brewing for Jailbreaks.
Over the next 16 days, the most consistent stretch of surf runs from the end of July into the first week of August. The water temp is sitting at about 85°F, which is just a hair above average for the season – nothing crazy.
Starting Monday afternoon, July 27th, there’s a little SE pulse at 4 ft with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 409, and with a cross-offshore W wind at 12 mph, it’ll be clean but a bit messy. It’s not the best, but it’s rideable for the advanced crew. Tuesday morning, July 28th, brings a smaller SSW swell at 3 ft, but with a 16-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy bumps to 499, and with a light 9 mph breeze, it’ll be glassy. That’s a sneaky good session, but it’s inconsistent, so you’ll have to be patient.
The pattern picks up a bit toward the end of the week. Wednesday, July 29th, and Thursday, July 30th, keep the SSW direction with periods of 16–20 seconds, combined energy in the 500–640 range, and moderate cross-off winds. The waves are small, below 3 ft, so it’s longboard territory.
The first real standout is Monday, August 3rd. The morning has a 2 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, combined energy of 334, and a light WSW wind at 6 mph – it’s clean and glassy. That’s a beautiful combination for a reef break. The afternoon picks up a bit more size to 4 ft and energy at 672, but it’s a bit cross-shore. The morning is the winner.
But the absolute highlight is Tuesday, August 4th, in the afternoon. A 3 ft SSW swell with a 21-second period – that’s incredibly long-period groundswell. The combined energy hits 1110, which is strong. The wind is a moderate cross-off at 12 mph, so it’ll be clean. This is for experts only – the long period will make it hollow and fast, but the lulls will make paddling out easier. The swell direction matches the optimum S direction, so it’s a proper gem.
Another standout is Saturday, August 8th. The morning sees a 5 ft S swell with a 20-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 1779 – that’s serious power. The wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-off, so it’ll be a bit wild, but for the experienced surfer, that’s a session to remember. The swell is over 5 ft, so it’s for advanced riders only.
Overall, Jailbreaks offers solid, consistent energy for the advanced surfer, but the best of the best is the Tuesday afternoon, August 4th, and the Saturday morning, August 8th. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so keep your eyes open.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 20 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SE 9 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
296 | 255 | 277 | 222 | 256 | 403 | 260 | 252 | 381 | 330 | 295 | 323 | 204 | 427 | 318 | 255 | 301 | 173 | 178 | 189 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:06AM0.54m | 1:14PM0.87m | 00:46AM0.60m | 1:39PM0.91m | 1:22AM0.66m | 2:03PM0.94m | 1:55AM0.71m | 2:26PM0.96m | 2:29AM0.75m | 2:48PM0.96m | 3:02AM0.78m | 3:09PM0.93m | 3:37AM0.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:19PM0.36m | 6:06AM0.15m | 7:37PM0.32m | 6:42AM0.12m | 7:57PM0.28m | 7:15AM0.11m | 8:19PM0.24m | 7:46AM0.12m | 8:41PM0.21m | 8:17AM0.15m | 9:05PM0.17m | 8:48AM0.19m | 9:29PM0.15m | |||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | WNW 8 | SE 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SE 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 9 |
296 | 255 | 211 | 202 | 266 | 216 | 246 | 241 | 149 | 188 | 106 | 117 | 142 | 213 | 151 | 461 | 348 | 253 | 433 | 276 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SE 10 | SSW 16 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | SE 10 | SW 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 14 |
203 | 199 | 222 | 222 | 256 | 246 | 157 | 131 | 184 | 330 | 178 | 204 | 192 | 200 | 318 | 148 | 142 | 173 | 145 | 189 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SE 10 | SW 16 | S 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 11 | SW 13 | SE 9 |
113 | 100 | 277 | 217 | 236 | 403 | 260 | 252 | 381 | 123 | 295 | 323 | 204 | 427 | 104 | 255 | 301 | 103 | 178 | 65 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | — | SW 5 | NW 7 | — | — | SW 6 | — | — |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 9 | 167 | 16 | 91 | — | 24 | 330 | — | — | 10 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 254 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 1094 | 2651 | 1194 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 684 | 199 | 256 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
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Information about the Jailbreaks Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Jailbreaks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jailbreaks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jailbreaks 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 (Jailbreaks) 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 Jailbreaks 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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