
Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 21s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,205 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period with SSE 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 (Aug 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s 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 1.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Imperial Version
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on tap for the next couple of weeks. It’s going to be a slow start, but there’s a proper pulse of energy waiting for us if you’re patient.
The first few days are a bit of a write-off for any real quality. From Tuesday the 11th through to Saturday the 16th, we’re looking at small, weak swells in the 4ft to 5ft range. The wind is mostly cross-off, but the wave energy is low (392 to 850), and the scores are barely a whisper. It’s not worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is about 0.5° warmer than normal for this time of year, so pretty average for the tropics.
Now, the real story starts on Sunday the 16th. The morning shows a little life with a score of 2, and by Monday the 17th, things get interesting. That’s when a long-period groundswell from the S arrives, with a period of 22 seconds! The energy jumps to 814 in the morning. Then Monday afternoon, it doubles down with a 4ft S swell at 21 seconds and energy hitting 1700. This is clean, cross-off wind, and the conditions are described as “excellent” for experienced surfers. This is a standout.
The best of the entire run, without a doubt, is Tuesday the 18th. The morning shows a 6ft SSW swell at 18 seconds, with an energy reading of 2159. The afternoon gets even better: 6ft SSW at 18 seconds, energy at 2304. Winds are light and cross-off, keeping it clean. This is proper, powerful groundswell. For a spot like Jailbreaks, being a reef setup, these long-period SSW swells are going to line up beautifully. The strong energy (four-digit) tells you there’s a lot of push behind it. This is only for advanced surfers, though. Wednesday the 19th carries similar energy (1570) with a 6ft SSW swell, still very good.
After that peak, the swell drops off sharply. From Thursday the 20th onwards, we’re back to smaller, weaker swell (3ft or less) with lower energy (340 to 924). The wind stays clean, but the punch is gone. There’s a tiny blip on Tuesday the 25th with a 3ft S swell and offshore wind (SW), but it’s not the same level.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a dud. The second week, specifically Monday the 17th through Wednesday the 19th, is the window. The absolute standout is Tuesday the 18th at Jailbreaks. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but the signs are there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 22 | S 21 | SSW 19 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
416 | 419 | 372 | 372 | 411 | 427 | 404 | 416 | 441 | 385 | 404 | 345 | 338 | 225 | 286 | 286 | 270 | 606 | 1496 | 2007 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | 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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:17AM0.64m | 1:13PM0.94m | 1:05AM0.74m | 1:41PM0.97m | 1:47AM0.81m | 2:07PM0.98m | 2:27AM0.85m | 2:32PM0.96m | 3:04AM0.87m | 2:56PM0.93m | 3:39AM0.85m | 3:18PM0.87m | 4:14AM0.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:08PM0.33m | 6:22AM0.10m | 7:30PM0.26m | 7:04AM0.10m | 7:55PM0.19m | 7:42AM0.12m | 8:22PM0.13m | 8:17AM0.16m | 8:48PM0.09m | 8:49AM0.21m | 9:15PM0.07m | 9:19AM0.27m | 9:42PM0.08m | |||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | 4 | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | WNW 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | WNW 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 21 | SSW 19 |
416 | 180 | 372 | 372 | 411 | 427 | 404 | 416 | 441 | 385 | 404 | 345 | 338 | 193 | 286 | 286 | 270 | 208 | 1496 | 2007 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SSE 11 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | SE 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
232 | 419 | 143 | 128 | 119 | 111 | 101 | 66 | 148 | 200 | 249 | 177 | 231 | 225 | 154 | 154 | 186 | 168 | 204 | 164 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | SE 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 22 | S 22 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
202 | 226 | 52 | 73 | 104 | 46 | 46 | 36 | 100 | 56 | 107 | 51 | 54 | 84 | 44 | 27 | 183 | 606 | 179 | 132 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
378 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 254 | 199 | 254 | 254 | 38 | 959 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 398 | 11 | 7 | 254 | 0 | 254 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 254 |
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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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