
Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 451 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. 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 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a slow burn for the next couple of weeks, so let’s break it down.
The first few days of the outlook are pretty grim. The water is sitting at a warm 85°, which is about average for the time of year, but the wind is a mess. We’re looking at a cross-shore breeze from the WNW blowing at 15 mph, and that’s stirring up a cross-chop that’s just ruining the lines. The surf is small, around 3 ft from the SSW, and the energy is moderate (487). It’s a write-off for a paddle. If you’re into kiting, the setup might be worth a look, but for a surfboard, it’s a no-go.
This pattern holds through the first weekend. The swell drops a bit, and the wind stays stubbornly cross-shore, keeping the surface bumpy. We’re stuck in a poor surf zone through the weekend, with things only starting to look a little less ugly on Monday the 13th. The swell picks up slightly to 4 ft from the S, and the energy climbs to 543, but the cross-shore wind is still there, just a bit lighter. It’s marginal at best.
Over the next few days, the wind slowly starts to play ball. By Tuesday the 14th, we get a cross-offshore breeze from the W at 9 mph, and the swell is 4 ft from the SSE. The energy is strong (627), and the surface is finally clean. Still, it’s not epic, just a step in the right direction.
The real standout, the one that’s got me a little excited, is shaping up for the end of the month. Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th are looking like the best on offer. Friday morning we’ve got a clean 5 ft SSW swell with a light offshore wind from the SW at 6 mph. The energy is strong (560), and the conditions are forecast to be very good. Saturday is even better: a 5 ft SSE swell with a glassy offshore breeze from the SW at only 3 mph. The water is clean, the energy is strong (566), and it’s going to be perfect for a point break or reef setup. The swell direction is a touch east of the optimum, but with that kind of wind and size, it’s going to be the pick of the window. Keep in mind this is a long-range call, so it’s promising but not a lock.
For the rest of the second week, we see some fun, clean waves in the 3 ft to 4 ft range, mostly from the SSE with cross-offshore winds. Nothing huge, but it’ll be a lot better than the start of the period.
So, in short: the first ten days are a write-off or marginal at best. The glory is at the very end. If you can wait, Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th at Jailbreaks are your best bet.
Stay patient, and I’ll see you out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSE 11 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
372 | 123 | 166 | 127 | 144 | 178 | 331 | 322 | 316 | 363 | 449 | 303 | 292 | 270 | 362 | 314 | 305 | 293 | 248 | 251 | 200 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:56PM0.57m | 11:11AM0.81m | 9:03PM0.53m | 12:06PM0.87m | 10:46PM0.55m | 12:50PM0.92m | 11:57PM0.60m | 1:28PM0.96m | 00:55AM0.66m | 2:03PM0.98m | 1:46AM0.72m | 2:35PM0.98m | 2:34AM0.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:27PM0.55m | 2:58AM0.15m | 6:06PM0.50m | 4:16AM0.11m | 6:44PM0.44m | 5:21AM0.06m | 7:16PM0.38m | 6:16AM0.03m | 7:47PM0.33m | 7:04AM0.03m | 8:18PM0.27m | 7:47AM0.06m | 8:50PM0.22m | 8:27AM0.12m | |||||||
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | |
6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | 6:22 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | SW 12 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
612 | 470 | 378 | 330 | 144 | 137 | 167 | 322 | 316 | 363 | 449 | 303 | 292 | 270 | 270 | 236 | 214 | 209 | 223 | 183 | 172 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | SE 9 | SSW 18 | NW 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
372 | 123 | 166 | 127 | 100 | 178 | 331 | 27 | 195 | 91 | 232 | 298 | 40 | 47 | 362 | 314 | 305 | 293 | 248 | 117 | 125 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | SW 12 | SE 8 | SSE 13 | SE 9 | SSW 18 | SE 9 | NNW 6 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
64 | 44 | 42 | 94 | 24 | 140 | 25 | 59 | 28 | 322 | 20 | 37 | 203 | 269 | 57 | 57 | 99 | 90 | 110 | 251 | 200 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 252 | 21 | — | 136 | 113 | — | 82 | 36 | 25 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 243 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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