Jailbreaks Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.32° N 73.58° E

Jailbreaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jailbreaks sea temperature is
30.0°C
1.3° 

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


Jailbreaks surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,501 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with SSE 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jailbreaks in the next 16 days are 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 8th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 8th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 11th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s break down what’s coming for the next two weeks.

The forecast is a mixed bag. There’s swell on the menu, but the wind is going to be a constant factor, and a lot of the reports are "marginal," meaning you’ll have to time it right. The best window is on Tuesday, September 10th, but we have to get through a few days to reach it.

The first real surf shows up Tuesday morning, September 8th. It’s a clean 4ft swell from the SE, with a 9-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is a moderate 334, so it’s not huge, but it’s clean. The afternoon is a little better with a 4ft SSE swell, more energy (493), and still clean. The water temp is about normal for this time of year.

Things get a bit messy from Wednesday, September 9th, through the weekend. The swell sticks around, but the wind picks up and shifts. The quality drops. The best of the rest might be Thursday morning, September 10th, with a 5ft SSW swell, a very long 16-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is strong at 1537, and with that long period, the Jailbreaks (a reef break) will be heavy and powerful. The morning is the window; the afternoon gets a cross-chop.

Friday, September 11th, sees a pulse of 5ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and the energy is very strong (2692). The wind is cross-off but moderate, so it’s clean but a little bumpy. This is expert territory at that size. The rest of the weekend into next week is a frustrating story of onshore winds and smaller, choppier waves. Monday, September 14th is a write-off with strong winds (25 mph) and poor surf.

The standout is the Thursday morning, September 10th at Jailbreaks. It’s an advanced reef, not for beginners, but the 5ft SSW swell, with a 16-second period, and a clean cross-offshore wind is the best combo in this run. The crowds are “sometimes,” so you might have company, but it won’t be packed. The energy is strong (1537), and the direction (SSW) is a good match for the optimum S. That’s the one.

The second week looks weaker. Through the 18th and 19th of September, we’re looking at cleaner, smaller waves (2ft to 4ft), with longer periods, but the wind is inconsistent. There’s a long-range call on Monday, September 21st, with a 5ft S swell, a 13-second period, and moderate wind. The energy is moderate (935). It’s a promising one, but it’s far out.

So, to wrap it up: the surf is there, but it’s a challenge. The best bet is Thursday morning, September 10th at Jailbreaks for the experienced crew. The rest of the week is a gamble with the wind. The second week is smaller and cleaner, but less reliable.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
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0.7
SSW
17
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Energy kJ
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307
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:31PM0.51m
11:49AM0.81m
11:40PM0.62m
12:17PM0.87m
00:24AM0.74m
12:44PM0.91m
1:01AM0.84m
1:09PM0.93m
1:35AM0.91m
1:33PM0.93m
2:07AM0.94m
1:57PM0.90m
2:38AM0.94m
Low Tide
4:39AM0.26m
6:23PM0.34m
5:39AM0.21m
6:38PM0.26m
6:22AM0.18m
6:59PM0.17m
6:58AM0.17m
7:22PM0.10m
7:30AM0.18m
7:45PM0.05m
8:00AM0.20m
8:09PM0.02m
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Temp °C
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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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