Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, S swell with 304 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s 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 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s switch gears and talk feet, miles, and Fahrenheit. Jailbreaks is the spot. It’s an advanced reef, fairly consistent, wide open to the south. The water is about 85°F, which is totally normal for the season.
We start off small. Saturday the 18th through Monday the 20th, we got a 2-foot swell from the SSW with a 12 to 13 second period. The wind is a light cross-offshore, and the waves are clean. The energy is moderate (224 to 360). It’s a mellow, fun little run.
Tuesday the 21st is the gem of the first week. The swell is 2 to 3 feet, still from the SSW, but the wind goes dead still and offshore. It’s going to be glassy perfection. The energy is moderate (337 to 364). You’d be a fool to miss that morning.
Then we hit a bumpy patch. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd, the swell shifts to the SSE, the period drops to 8 seconds, and the energy is weak (211 to 297). The wind is cross-shore, making it a bit messy. Not worth the paddle.
Things pick back up Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th. The swell builds to 4 to 4 feet from the SE, still short period (9 seconds), but the wind is cross-offshore and the energy is moderate (330 to 414). It’s a step up, but not the main event.
Now, the real magic starts Sunday the 26th. The swell is 4 feet from the SE with a 10 second period, and the energy kicks into high gear (558). The wind is light and cross-offshore. It’s a clean, powerful wave.
The absolute best window is from Tuesday the 28th through Thursday the 30th of July. The swell swings back to the SSW with a period of 14 to 21 seconds. The energy is massive (505 to 2084). Tuesday morning the 28th has 3 feet of swell and offshore wind. Wednesday the 29th morning is the pick of the whole run: 3 feet of swell with a 21-second period and offshore wind. That’s a dream. Thursday the 30th morning is the biggest of that window: 4 feet of S swell at 18 seconds and very strong energy (2057). It’s clean, but that’s expert territory. Crowds are possible, but it’s not a zoo.
We end the month and start August with some serious size. Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st have swell hitting 7 feet and 6 feet from the SSW with a 16-17 second period. The energy is extreme (2714 to 2812). That’s big, heavy, and only for the experienced. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but the power is monstrous.
Then it dies. Sunday the 2nd is a loss. The swell drops to 3 feet, the period shortens, and the wind turns into a fresh cross-shore breeze at 15-18 mph, creating a lumpy mess. The energy is moderate (830), but the conditions are poor.
So, the standout is clear: Tuesday the 28th to Thursday the 30th of July. The Wednesday 29th morning, with the 3-foot, 21-second period groundswell and offshore wind, is the cleanest, most promising session of the whole 16 days. The weekend of the 26th is a solid runner-up for a fun weekend session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 116 | 114 | 108 | 90 | 147 | 113 | 125 | 223 | 233 | 183 | 220 | 154 | 131 | 128 | 125 | 164 | 181 | 230 | 185 | 197 | 203 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:33PM0.94m | 4:06AM0.77m | 3:59PM0.89m | 4:53AM0.74m | 4:24PM0.82m | 5:44AM0.71m | 4:46PM0.75m | 6:44AM0.67m | 5:03PM0.67m | 8:12AM0.64m | 5:03PM0.60m | 10:11AM0.65m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:05AM0.19m | 9:55PM0.16m | 9:41AM0.27m | 10:28PM0.15m | 10:17AM0.36m | 11:02PM0.16m | 10:53AM0.43m | 11:38PM0.19m | 11:37AM0.50m | 00:21AM0.22m | 12:52PM0.55m | 1:21AM0.25m | 2:55AM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 136 | 183 | 193 | 188 | 214 | 201 | 125 | 137 | 184 | 154 | 144 | 134 | 131 | 128 | 125 | 164 | 181 | 230 | 185 | 197 | 203 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 108 | 108 | 108 | 81 | 94 | 82 | 143 | 111 | 80 | 76 | 220 | 83 | 88 | 61 | 54 | 35 | 112 | 169 | 144 | 142 | 111 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 116 | 114 | 79 | 90 | 147 | 113 | 113 | 223 | 233 | 183 | 51 | 154 | 80 | 81 | 55 | 124 | 35 | 22 | 25 | 17 | 85 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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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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