
Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SW swell with 305 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) 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 1.1m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s coming for Jailbreaks. This is a solid reef break, not for the beginners, and it’s got a slow start before things really get cooking.
We’re kicking off on Wednesday the 15th of July, but it’s a bit of a dud to start. The swell is only 3ft from the SW with a long 15-second period, and that cross-shore wind is messing with the surface. The water’s sitting at 85°, which is pretty much average for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 550, but the conditions are just marginal. I wouldn’t bother paddling out.
Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th are small but clean. That 3ft to 2ft SW swell with light cross-offshore winds will give you a few fun ones, but it’s not going to blow your mind. The energy drops to around 464 then 376, so it’s weak but workable. By Saturday the 18th, the swell switches to a short-period 3ft from the SSE, and that cross wind on the afternoon session will chop it up. Sunday the 19th morning is poor, but the afternoon cleans up with a 2ft SSW swell at 12 seconds – small, but the light offshore wind will make it glassy.
Now, Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st are steady. That 2ft to 2ft S/SSW swell with light winds and periods around 14-17 seconds means the sets will have a bit of push. The energy is moderate (361 and 241), and it’s clean. Not a standout, but a nice little run.
There’s a bit of a gap from Wednesday the 22nd through Friday the 24th. The swell picks up to 4ft-4ft, but with short 8-10 second periods and cross-shore winds, it’s just messy. The energy on the 23rd jumps to 332 and 345, but it’s not worth it – the waves will be crumbly and wind-affected. Saturday the 25th morning is better, with 3ft from the SSE and cross-offshore winds, giving you clean conditions. The afternoon sees a 2ft SSW swell with a 15-second period – that’s a nice little groundswell for the late session.
Here’s where it gets good. Sunday the 26th of July is a real treat. Morning has 3ft SSW swell with glassy conditions – that’s a major positive, absolute perfection. The energy is solid at 396. The afternoon stays clean with a light offshore breeze. But the real standout is Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th. The swell builds to 3ft-5ft from the SSW with periods of 15-18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The energy hits 732 and 981, moderate to strong, and the winds are offshore or cross-offshore. This is advanced-level stuff, but for those who can handle it, the waves will be powerful and well-shaped. Tuesday afternoon sees the wind pick up a bit, but it’s still clean.
Wednesday the 29th keeps the run going, with 3ft-3ft SW swell and offshore winds, energy around 695. And then, hold onto your board, Thursday the 30th of July. The morning has a 3ft SSW swell with a 23-second period – that is an incredibly long-period groundswell. The combined energy is 1258, which is strong. The wind is light offshore, making it clean. This is for experienced surfers only, as the sets will be big, powerful, and unpredictable. The afternoon sees the swell hit 5ft with a 21-second period, energy jumping to 1990 – very strong. With offshore winds, this is the best on offer in the entire forecast. If you’re an expert, you need to be here.
The standout session is Thursday the 30th of July, with that massive, long-period groundswell and clean conditions. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are also excellent, but that Thursday is the one to circle. Crowds are likely at Jailbreaks, especially when it’s this good, so get in early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
314 | 305 | 241 | 248 | 251 | 197 | 200 | 178 | 131 | 137 | 134 | 111 | 111 | 230 | 217 | 223 | 139 | 183 | 220 | 154 | 73 | |
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 | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:03PM0.98m | 1:46AM0.72m | 2:35PM0.98m | 2:34AM0.75m | 3:05PM0.97m | 3:21AM0.77m | 3:33PM0.94m | 4:06AM0.77m | 3:59PM0.89m | 4:53AM0.74m | 4:24PM0.82m | 5:44AM0.71m | 4:46PM0.75m | 6:44AM0.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:18PM0.27m | 7:47AM0.06m | 8:50PM0.22m | 8:27AM0.12m | 9:22PM0.18m | 9:05AM0.19m | 9:55PM0.16m | 9:41AM0.27m | 10:28PM0.15m | 10:17AM0.36m | 11:02PM0.16m | 10:53AM0.43m | 11:38PM0.19m | 11:37AM0.50m | |||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | |
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | 6:22 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSE 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
236 | 218 | 223 | 218 | 200 | 179 | 146 | 141 | 131 | 145 | 158 | 111 | 227 | 205 | 149 | 158 | 99 | 71 | 75 | 79 | 73 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | WNW 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 |
314 | 305 | 241 | 248 | 251 | 122 | 117 | 130 | 130 | 137 | 134 | 88 | 96 | 108 | 144 | 90 | 92 | 58 | 71 | 51 | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 11 | SSW 12 | S 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
55 | 38 | 49 | 49 | 86 | 197 | 200 | 178 | 116 | 114 | 79 | 81 | 111 | 230 | 217 | 223 | 139 | 183 | 220 | 154 | 57 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 254 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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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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