Jailbreaks Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.32° N 73.58° E

Jailbreaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jailbreaks sea temperature is
29.6° C
0.8° 

Jailbreaks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Jailbreaks surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 795 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 5AM (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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s 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 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 1st Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 1st Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break it down. The next 16 days have some waiting, but there’s a couple of real gems. The spot to watch is Jailbreaks, a reef break that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the south. It’s an advanced wave, so leave the foamy at home.

We start on Wednesday, July 29th, with small, clean waves. Swell is from the SSW at 2ft, but the period is a very long 20 seconds. That’s deep groundswell, but the energy is only moderate (649). The cross-off breeze from the WSW keeps the surface clean, but it’s marginal. Thursday and Friday are the same story: small, clean, with periods of 16-18 seconds. Energy sits around 500-660 (weak to moderate). It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about.

Saturday, August 1st, it all goes wrong. The wind shifts, the swell drops to under 3ft with a short period of 8-10 seconds. This is a day to stay on the beach. Sunday is still poor, with onshore wind and junk.

Then Monday, August 3rd, the tide turns. The morning has a light breeze and clean 2ft SSW swell, 16-second period. Energy is low (389), but conditions are good. The real score is Monday afternoon: the swell pushes to 4ft from the SSW, period 17 seconds, and the wind is a gentle cross-off. Energy jumps to 785 (moderate). This is the first proper session. The waves will have real push and shape.

Tuesday, August 4th, holds similar size – 4ft – but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze. Still cross-off, so it’s clean, but not as good as Monday. The energy is moderate. Wednesday, August 5th, the swell drops to 3ft but the period stretches to 19 seconds. Energy is high at 960 (moderate to strong), but the wind goes cross-shore, putting a bit of chop on the face.

From Thursday, August 6th, through to Sunday, August 11th, the size builds from 3ft to 6ft. The swell direction shifts to the S and SSE, and the period drops to 10-12 seconds. The wind is mostly cross-off or cross, and the energy builds from 277 (weak) to over 1000 (strong). The standout in this stretch is the afternoon of August 11th: 6ft from the SSE, 12-second period, and a combined energy of 1096 (strong). The wind is cross-shore, so there’s some chop, but there’s a lot of water moving.

The absolute best of the whole forecast is Thursday, August 13th. The morning shows 6ft from the SSE, 11-second period, and the wind is a gentle 15 km/h cross-off. The combined energy hits 1207 (strong to very strong). This is the biggest, cleanest, and most powerful swell of the whole run. The conditions will be glassy, waves will have shape, and the reef will be firing. For advanced surfers, this is the one to circle. It’s over 5ft, so it’s not for beginners, but it’s perfect for experts.

Crowds at Jailbreaks are “sometimes”, so you might have a few out, but it won’t be packed. Water temp is about average for the time of year.

So, the first week is small and clean but not worth rushing out for. The second week builds nicely, with Thursday, August 13th being the absolute standout. The swell direction is a touch east of the ideal south, but it’s close enough to get the reef working. Keep an eye on the afternoon of August 11th too – that’s a solid backup.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue night, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri night, calm by Sun night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
00:46AM0.60m
1:39PM0.91m
1:22AM0.66m
2:03PM0.94m
1:55AM0.71m
2:26PM0.96m
2:29AM0.75m
2:48PM0.96m
3:02AM0.78m
3:09PM0.93m
3:37AM0.79m
3:30PM0.89m
4:15AM0.79m
Low Tide
6:42AM0.12m
7:57PM0.28m
7:15AM0.11m
8:19PM0.24m
7:46AM0.12m
8:41PM0.21m
8:17AM0.15m
9:05PM0.17m
8:48AM0.19m
9:29PM0.15m
9:20AM0.24m
9:54PM0.13m
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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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