Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with 491 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 8PM. 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 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here, switching to the old system for you.
It’s a quiet spell to start, and if you’re hoping for big waves, you’ll have to wait a few days. Let’s break it down.
From Tuesday the 7th through Sunday the 12th, it’s mostly small and mediocre. Swell heights are between 2 ft and 3 ft, with cross or cross-off winds. The combined energy is weak to moderate, mostly under 500. Water temp at Jailbreaks is about 84°F, which is dead average for this time of year. Honestly, most of these windows are “marginal” or “poor.” Not worth suiting up for unless you’re desperate.
Now, Monday the 13th is a different story. Swell bumps up to 4 ft from the south, with a 10-second period and energy reading 561 (moderate). The wind is light, cross-off from the west, keeping things clean. This is the first real standout. Jailbreaks is a reef, fairly consistent, and with that south swell lining up with its optimum direction, it’s going to offer some proper, shaped waves. It’s an advanced wave, so leave the foamies at home. The comments say “expect very good surf conditions,” but keep an eye on the tide – it might be quirky.
Tuesday the 14th is similar in size, 4 ft from the SSE, but the wind is more cross, so a bit of chop creeps in. Still rideable.
The real gem might be Wednesday the 15th afternoon. Swell drops to 4 ft from the SSE, but the wind goes super light, just 6 mph out of the west, cross-off. The energy is still solid at 576 (moderate). This is glassy, clean, and the forecast says “very good surf conditions.” That’s your session right there.
From Thursday the 16th onward, through the 22nd, it tails off. Swell drops to between 2 ft and 3 ft. Winds stay light and generally cross-off, so it’s clean, but there’s just not enough push. Energy values drop into the 150-400 range. There’s a little morning on Saturday the 18th with a light offshore breeze, making it glassy, but with only 2 ft of swell, it’s a flat, pretty session.
Bottom line: Monday the 13th for size and power, Wednesday the 15th afternoon for silky, clean waves. Those are the two to aim for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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 | SSE 9 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 217 | 141 | 189 | 232 | 236 | 485 | 427 | 465 | 390 | 372 | 171 | 166 | 173 | 144 | 187 | 227 | 361 | 354 | 418 | 377 | 380 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
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 | 1:28PM0.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:16AM0.03m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 |
 | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | 6:22 |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 476 | 396 | 701 | 868 | 867 | 848 | 734 | 748 | 730 | 532 | 404 | 338 | 264 | 211 | 174 | 178 | 361 | 354 | 418 | 377 | 380 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 145 | 141 | 124 | 232 | 101 | 485 | 427 | 465 | 390 | 372 | 171 | 166 | 149 | 144 | 187 | 227 | 176 | 80 | 96 | 54 | 291 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SE 9 | SSW 14 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 11 | S 13 | SE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 217 | 157 | 189 | 77 | 236 | 131 | 142 | 125 | 97 | 78 | 55 | 42 | 173 | 141 | 123 | 89 | 28 | 190 | 243 | 229 | 53 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 48 | 28 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 254 | 7 | 7 | 243 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 199 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 254 | 254 | 7 |
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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).
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