Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 30 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 30 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, SE swell with 222 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 30 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with SE 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 Friday (Oct 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 30th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 30th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 30th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 94 | 130 | 96 | 70 | 54 | 57 | 57 | 120 | 171 | 174 | 203 | 178 | 196 | 222 | 163 | 157 | 154 | 125 | 119 | 120 | 98 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:32PM0.77m | 1:31AM1.02m | 12:59PM0.76m | 2:05AM1.02m | 1:27PM0.75m | 2:40AM0.99m | 1:56PM0.73m | 3:18AM0.93m | 2:28PM0.69m | 3:59AM0.86m | 3:02PM0.64m | 4:47AM0.78m | 3:48PM0.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:43PM-0.02m | 7:36AM0.26m | 7:13PM-0.06m | 8:07AM0.27m | 7:45PM-0.07m | 8:40AM0.30m | 8:18PM-0.04m | 9:15AM0.34m | 8:54PM0.03m | 9:55AM0.39m | 9:31PM0.13m | 10:50AM0.43m | 10:14PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 | — | 6 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 94 | 130 | 96 | 70 | 54 | 57 | 57 | 120 | 171 | 171 | 168 | 81 | 196 | 222 | 163 | 157 | 154 | 125 | 119 | 120 | 98 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | S 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 37 | 37 | 31 | 28 | 17 | 33 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 174 | 203 | 178 | 134 | 58 | 136 | 99 | 113 | 79 | 71 | 70 | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | WSW 8 | S 12 | SW 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SE 11 | S 13 | SW 13 | SSW 5 | S 12 | WSW 5 | N 5 | W 5 | N 5 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 16 | 6 | 11 | 31 | 36 | 13 | 35 | 19 | 66 | 72 | 68 | 114 | 83 | 130 | 17 | 45 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 46 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | W 5 | — |
| kJ | 89 | 88 | 69 | 20 | 17 | 50 | 49 | 27 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 11 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 254 | 254 | 588 | 959 | 1094 | 1095 | 1175 | 254 | 254 | 959 | 1496 | 398 | 11 | 254 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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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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