Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with 673 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s 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 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the cards for Jailbreaks.
The first week is a slow burn, honestly. There’s some small swell around, but nothing that’s going to get you out of bed early. The wind is a steady cross-off, keeping things clean, but the waves are just too small to get excited about. The water temp is a warm 85°, just a fraction above normal for this time of year.
The action starts to pick up from the second week. Wednesday, August 7th shows a jump to 5ft swell from the south, but the period is short at 11 seconds, so it’s not the kind of deep, powerful groundswell that really zings. The energy is moderate (801). The wind is cross-off, so it’s rideable, but don’t expect perfection.
The real target is the window from Monday, August 12th through Thursday, August 15th. The swell sits around 5ft to 6ft from the SSE, with a period of 10-11 seconds. The energy peaks on Tuesday at 830, which is solid. But the absolute best session is Thursday, August 15th. Swell drops to 4ft from the SSE, but the wind switches to a true offshore from the SW. That morning is going to be glassy and clean. The energy is moderate (608), but the quality of the wave will be the best of the entire outlook. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.
Jailbreaks is a reef, so it’s for the advanced crew only. Once the swell pushes past 5ft, it’s too much for beginners. Crowds are possible, so keep your wits about you.
First week is a dud. Second week builds, and Thursday the 15th is the standout. Don’t miss it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed morning, strong winds from the NW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | SW 14 | SSE 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 403 | 260 | 252 | 381 | 376 | 295 | 323 | 516 | 427 | 318 | 255 | 142 | 130 | 152 | 186 | 203 | 657 | 604 | 662 | 604 | 309 |
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 | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 3:50PM0.83m | 4:59AM0.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:53AM0.31m | 10:23PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — |
mm | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 17 | — | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | WNW 7 | NNW 9 | WNW 9 | SE 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 232 | 186 | 143 | 136 | 133 | 196 | 204 | 294 | 264 | 566 | 148 | 490 | 276 | 237 | 269 | 207 | 157 | 604 | 662 | 604 | 100 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | WNW 8 | S 10 | ESE 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 246 | 217 | 213 | 188 | 168 | 106 | 133 | 178 | 427 | 318 | 255 | 115 | 130 | 152 | 140 | 190 | 158 | 162 | 151 | 138 | 309 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 403 | 260 | 252 | 381 | 376 | 295 | 323 | 516 | 148 | 154 | 79 | 142 | 113 | 110 | 186 | 203 | 657 | 116 | 116 | 85 | 54 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 4 | WNW 8 | SW 6 | W 8 | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 266 | 151 | 318 | — | 569 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 254 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 398 | 684 | 958 | 256 | 2 | 958 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 254 | 0 | 254 | 254 | 254 |
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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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