Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, SSE 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★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s 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 (Jul 14) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s 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-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here, giving you the long-range look at our stretch of coast. The next few days are a bit of a write-off, but there's some serious light at the end of the tunnel. We’ve got a bit of a lull to start, but the second half of the period is where the real action is.
We’re looking at a slow start. From Wednesday the 8th through to the weekend of the 12th, honestly, it’s pretty flat and messy. The swell is small, under 3ft, and that cross-shore wind is just chopping it all up. Not worth paddling out for. You’re better off waiting.
Things start to get a little more interesting on Monday the 13th. The swell picks up a bit to 4ft, and the wind backs off, turning cross-offshore. The water is a warm 84°F which is bang on average for this time of year, so no chilly surprises. The energy is moderate, sitting at 705 (combined energy), but it’s still a bit of a gamble with the tide.
But hold onto your board, because from Tuesday the 14th through to the 22nd, we’ve got a run of solid surf. The standout is going to be Jailbreaks, a heavy reef break for the advanced crew only. The best window kicks off on the morning of Wednesday the 15th of July. The swell is a clean 3ft from the SW, but with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, meaning it’ll wrap in with some serious power. The wind is light and cross-offshore, making for some glassy conditions. The energy is strong at 632 (combined energy). This is a spot that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the south swell, and with the wind light, it’s going to be a gem.
The real standout for the whole period, though, is the morning of Tuesday the 22nd of July. We’re looking at 6ft of S swell with a 14-second period. The energy is pumping at a very strong 1198 (combined energy). The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze. This is expert territory, no doubt about it. The size is solid, and the power is intense. If you’ve got the skill, this is the session to circle on the calendar. Crowds are a possibility here sometimes, so get there early.
The week after that, from the 23rd, the swell drops back a bit and the cross-shore wind returns, so the quality fades.
So, in short: a quiet start, but from the 15th onwards, it’s game on. Keep an eye on the 22nd, that’s the one.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 189 | 232 | 272 | 485 | 427 | 465 | 390 | 372 | 171 | 166 | 127 | 144 | 137 | 157 | 338 | 449 | 418 | 350 | 297 | 297 | 297 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 00:55AM0.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:47PM0.33m | ||||||||
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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 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 701 | 852 | 867 | 881 | 1037 | 862 | 716 | 588 | 387 | 338 | 330 | 258 | 147 | 193 | 338 | 449 | 418 | 350 | 297 | 297 | 297 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 9 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | SSW 17 | NW 7 | SSW 16 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 124 | 119 | 99 | 485 | 427 | 465 | 390 | 372 | 171 | 166 | 127 | 144 | 136 | 157 | 28 | 49 | 106 | 232 | 57 | 291 | 73 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 12 | SE 8 | SSE 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | NW 7 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 189 | 232 | 272 | 131 | 142 | 125 | 97 | 78 | 57 | 42 | 125 | 102 | 137 | 25 | 35 | 195 | 243 | 54 | 295 | 59 | 273 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | NW 9 | NW 6 | W 5 | NW 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | — | 174 | 61 | 18 | 75 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 243 | 7 | 254 | 7 | 7 | 199 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 199 | 7 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 0 | 199 | 199 |
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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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