Jailbreaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, let’s talk Jailbreaks on the Big Island. Rusty here, with the straight talk.

First few days are a write-off. Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th have small swell – around 2 to 3 feet – from the SSW and SSE, but the wind is a cross-off at 15 mph, and the surf quality is poor. Monday the 6th is the same story: small, messy, not worth the paddle. The water temp is about normal for this time of year.

Thursday the 9th morning shows a little promise: 3-foot SSW swell with a 14-second period – nice long groundswell. Wind is a gentle 9 mph cross-off, and the energy is solid (410). It’s clean, but it’s a reef break for advanced surfers only, and it’s inconsistent. Pick your moment.

The real magic starts in the second week. The week of the 13th of July, we’ve got a run of good days. Wednesday the 15th morning is a standout: 3 feet from the SW, 17-second period, energy at 535, with light offshore winds. That afternoon, the wind goes straight offshore at 9 mph – glassy perfection. Thursday the 16th is another gem: 4-foot SW swell in the morning, 15-second period, energy at 654, and light offshore. Afternoon holds 3 feet with a moderate offshore breeze, still clean. This is expert territory with waves over 3 feet on a reef, but the consistency is fairly consistent. Crowds are sometimes around, so get there early.

Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th keep it going with smaller, clean SW swell and offshore winds. The last day, Sunday the 19th, has 3 feet from the SSW with a cross-off wind, still clean but not quite as perfect.

So here’s the deal: don’t bother with the first week. Your target is Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th. Light offshore wind, long period groundswell, clean lines. That’s the sort of session that reminds you why we do this.

Rusty

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