
Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SSE swell with 497 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s 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 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.
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Righto, let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Jailbreaks.
Honestly, for the first week or more, it’s a bit of a slow grind. There’s small swell around from Tuesday the 7th and into the following days, but the winds are mostly cross or cross-offshore and the surf quality is pretty marginal. You’ll see clean waves here and there, but nothing really lights up. The water temp is bang on average for this time of year, sitting around 84°, so no surprises there.
Things start to get a bit more interesting from Thursday the 10th morning – still small with a 3ft SSW swell at 14 seconds and gentle cross-offshore winds, so that’s a decent window for a paddle if you’re keen, but the energy is moderate at best (487 combined energy).
The real standout, and the one I’d be circling on the calendar, is Tuesday the 14th through to Wednesday the 15th. On the morning of the 14th, you’ve got a solid 5ft swell from the SSE, a solid 11-second period, and a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the west. The combined energy jumps to 753 (moderate to strong), and it’s being described as “very good surf conditions.” That’s the pick of the bunch. The swell direction (SSE) is a little east of the optimum S direction, but the quality is there. The 15th morning keeps it going with 4ft SSE swell, still clean with cross-offshore winds, and energy at 582. Strong sessions in the offering.
Then later in the second week, Thursday the 17th morning looks tidy too – a clean 3ft SSE swell with light offshore winds. Small but clean. That stretch from the 15th to the 18th brings consistent small-to-medium surf with mostly clean or offshore winds. Nothing giant, but for a reef break like Jailbreaks, those 4ft to 5ft waves with the right wind are going to be fun, especially if you can dodge the crowds – and yes, this spot can get busy sometimes, so factor that in.
If you’re a beginner, keep an eye on the size – most of the better days hover around 3ft to 5ft, which is manageable, but the 14th at 5ft might feel a touch challenging if you’re new. It’s not over 8ft, so it’s still fine for most experienced surfers.
The period is generally between 10 and 15 seconds, which is a nice groundswell. The 15-second pulse on the afternoon of the 15th could make for some well-shaped, juicy waves, but it’s a reef break so it should hold up nicely.
Then from the 19th to the 22nd, it fades into smaller, cleaner but less energetic days – still gettable on the right tide.
So to sum it up: the real gem is Tuesday the 14th morning and Wednesday the 15th morning. Mark those in. The rest is small to medium, and often cross-shore. If you’re after clean, organised waves with a bit of push, those two mornings are your best bet.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSE 9 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
220 | 217 | 141 | 189 | 232 | 236 | 485 | 427 | 465 | 390 | 372 | 171 | 166 | 125 | 125 | 187 | 332 | 372 | 354 | 367 | 497 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:59PM0.77m | 6:43AM0.68m | 5:26PM0.70m | 8:13AM0.70m | 5:58PM0.63m | 9:53AM0.74m | 6:56PM0.57m | 11:11AM0.81m | 9:03PM0.53m | 12:06PM0.87m | 10:46PM0.55m | 12:50PM0.92m | 11:57PM0.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:54AM0.40m | 11:49PM0.21m | 11:51AM0.48m | 00:37AM0.20m | 1:26PM0.55m | 1:40AM0.18m | 4:27PM0.55m | 2:58AM0.15m | 6:06PM0.50m | 4:16AM0.11m | 6:44PM0.44m | 5:21AM0.06m | 7:16PM0.38m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 12 |
470 | 476 | 396 | 701 | 919 | 800 | 706 | 961 | 927 | 730 | 543 | 395 | 338 | 270 | 216 | 221 | 332 | 372 | 354 | 367 | 497 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
168 | 145 | 141 | 124 | 232 | 101 | 485 | 427 | 465 | 390 | 372 | 171 | 166 | 125 | 125 | 187 | 197 | 172 | 36 | 56 | 54 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SE 9 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | SSW 17 |
220 | 217 | 157 | 189 | 77 | 236 | 128 | 142 | 125 | 97 | 78 | 55 | 42 | 94 | 102 | 126 | 26 | 29 | 56 | 46 | 261 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 199 | 254 | 7 | 199 | 243 | 11 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 243 |
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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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