
Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, W swell with 1,136 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for the coming weeks. We’ve got one main spot to focus on: Jailbreaks.
First things first, the water temperature is sitting at 85.1°F right now, which is about average for the time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.
The outlook starts with a bit of a rough patch. On Friday, July 31st, we’ve got a solid 7.2ft to 9.8ft W swell rolling in, but the wind is howling from the WSW at 25 mph. The combined wave energy is strong (1168 to 2081), but with that wind, it’s a bit of a messy situation. The waves are clean, but the wind is strong enough to make it a struggle. Not the best for a paddle.
Saturday, August 1st, the swell drops right down to 2.6ft to 3.0ft from the SW, but with a period of 15 seconds, it’s a proper long-period groundswell. The wind is still a cross-off, but it’s lighter at 12 to 15 mph. The combined energy is moderate (392 to 428). It’s small, but those long lines might offer a few fun ones if you’re on the right board.
Sunday, August 2nd, the swell starts to shift to the S at 3.3ft, but the period drops to 8-9 seconds, and the wind goes cross-shore. The energy is dropping into the lower 300s (284 to 304). The wind is creating a bit of chop, so it’s not looking inspiring.
There’s a real gap here from Sunday afternoon through to the middle of the following week. The waves are small, the wind is a factor, and the scores are basically zero. It’s a quiet stretch.
We start to see some life again on Wednesday, August 5th. The swell is 3.0ft to 3.9ft from the SSW, with a very long period of 18-19 seconds. The combined wave energy is picking up to 980 to 1061, which is moderate to strong. The wind is a consistent cross-off at 12 to 15 mph, keeping the surface clean. This is the first real standout of the outlook. Those long-period SSW groundswells will be wrapping in nicely at Jailbreaks. It’s a reef break, so it’s built for this kind of energy. The period is over 15 seconds, so expect longer waits between sets, but the waves that do come will have real shape and power. The water is clean, and the wind is offshore enough to keep the face smooth. This is the session to aim for if you’ve got the skill for it.
The next few days see a bit of a mix. Thursday, August 6th, the swell drops a bit, but the energy hangs around the 471 mark. Then Friday, August 7th, the swell picks up to 4.6ft from the S, with a period of 11 seconds and the wind staying cross-off. The energy is back up to 712. It’s a consistent, clean option.
The weekend of August 8th and 9th sees steady 4.6ft swell from the SSE, with periods around 10 seconds. The wind is solid cross-off from the WSW at 15 mph. The energy is moderate (552 to 661). It’s a reliable, clean surf all weekend, but nothing that’s going to blow your mind.
Monday, August 10th, things drop off again. The energy plummets to 335, and the conditions are described as poor. Another quiet day.
Then, on Tuesday, August 11th, we get a serious spike. The swell is 3.6ft to 4.3ft from the S, but with a massive 20-second period. The combined wave energy jumps to 1245 to 1444, which is strong. The wind is a steady cross-off from the W at 15 mph. This is the second standout. That long-period S groundswell will be hitting the reef with a lot of punch. The waves will be clean and well-formed. This is a top-tier window for the experienced surfer.
Wednesday, August 12th, the swell builds to 4.9ft to 5.6ft from the S, with a period of 11-12 seconds. The energy is over 1100 (1077 to 1156). The swell is getting a bit bigger, so it’s starting to push into the expert-only zone for some. Still clean with that cross-off wind.
The rest of the week into the weekend (August 13th to 15th) stays on the 5.2ft to 5.6ft range from the SSE, with periods around 10-12 seconds. The energy holds in the 700 to 1100 range. The wind stays mostly cross-off, but there are a few cross-shore days on the 14th and 15th that will bring a bit of a chop. By Saturday, August 15th, the swell is still there, but the wind is more cross-shore again, making it a bit less clean.
So, to wrap it up: the best sessions on offer are Wednesday, August 5th for that clean, long-period SSW groundswell, and Tuesday, August 11th for the powerful S groundswell with a 20-second period. Both days will have clean conditions and strong energy
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 84mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 27°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
390 | 1136 | 427 | 318 | 255 | 211 | 153 | 144 | 186 | 203 | 657 | 604 | 662 | 612 | 314 | 627 | 861 | 647 | 246 | 279 | 339 | |
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 | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:26PM0.96m | 2:29AM0.75m | 2:48PM0.96m | 3:02AM0.78m | 3:09PM0.93m | 3:37AM0.79m | 3:30PM0.89m | 4:15AM0.79m | 3:50PM0.83m | 4:59AM0.77m | 4:09PM0.77m | 5:55AM0.72m | 4:24PM0.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:41PM0.21m | 8:17AM0.15m | 9:05PM0.17m | 8:48AM0.19m | 9:29PM0.15m | 9:20AM0.24m | 9:54PM0.13m | 9:53AM0.31m | 10:23PM0.12m | 10:28AM0.39m | 10:56PM0.12m | 11:09AM0.48m | 11:37PM0.14m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | 8 | 29 | 19 | 3 | — | 14 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 3 | — | 3 | 7 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 25 | 21 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 10 | S 10 |
154 | 516 | 427 | 922 | 832 | 684 | 770 | 576 | 530 | 431 | 378 | 307 | 252 | 217 | 184 | 161 | 861 | 225 | 225 | 279 | 339 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 15 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | S 10 | SSW 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 |
323 | 151 | 106 | 318 | 103 | 99 | 153 | 144 | 127 | 137 | 657 | 604 | 662 | 612 | 314 | 353 | 200 | 647 | 131 | 103 | 82 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SE 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | S 16 | SSW 19 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
301 | 278 | 249 | 110 | 255 | 211 | 151 | 140 | 186 | 203 | 134 | 131 | 92 | 53 | 170 | 627 | 21 | 120 | 246 | 162 | 138 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 8 | WNW 8 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | SW 4 | WNW 8 | — |
390 | 1136 | 887 | — | 34 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 122 | — | 6 | 104 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 684 | 2265 | 398 | 684 | 920 | 282 | 2 | 243 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 398 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 941 | 684 | 670 |
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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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