Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,096 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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 0.6m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a slow start, but things are building. The first real surf worth paddling out for kicks off on Thursday, September 3rd. The swell is picking up out of the SSE, hitting Jailbreaks with a solid 4.3 ft of clean, lined-up swell. The water is a warm 84.9°, feeling about normal for this time of year. The wind is a light cross-off from the WSW at 6 mph, and the wave energy is sitting at a moderate 589. It’s shaping up to be a good session, but the real standout is coming.
For my money, the best of the bunch is Friday, September 4th. The swell holds steady at 4.6 ft from the SSE, but the period stretches out to a nice 11 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The wind drops to barely a whisper at 3 mph, still cross-off, making for glassy conditions. Both the morning and afternoon sessions are looking clean. This is your call to get out there.
The weekend stays fun but fades slightly. Saturday morning has a bit of a cross-shore breeze, and the swell drops to 3.9 ft. The wave energy is still moderate, but the quality takes a slight dip. Sunday is a beauty though – glassy conditions all day with that same 3.9 ft, clean SSE swell. If you can’t make Friday, Sunday is your next best bet.
The first week holds steady with clean, chest-high surf through to Tuesday, September 8th. The wind stays light and cross-off, and the swell is consistent from the SSE. Wednesday, September 9th sees a big drop in size to 2.0 ft, but the period jumps to 18 seconds – that’s super long period groundswell. The energy is moderate (554), but the wind picks up, making it a bit messy. This one is for the longboarders or those who love a drawn-out glide.
Then we get a pulse. Thursday, September 10th brings a 4.9 ft swell from the SSW with a 16-second period. That’s a solid groundswell, but the wave energy is strong (1521). The wind is a moderate cross-breeze, so it’s not perfect. This swell is big enough that beginners should probably sit this one out. The quality is marginal due to the chop, but there’s plenty of power.
The following week (September 11th to 18th) is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell hangs around 3.3 ft to 3.9 ft, mostly from the SSW, with decent periods. The wind is generally cross-off, keeping things clean, but the wave energy varies from moderate to strong. The real highlight in the second week is Friday, September 18th. The swell bumps back up to 3.3 ft from the SSW with a 17-second period, and the energy is moderate (734). The wind is a gentle cross-off, and the conditions are expected to be very good. It’s a promising end to the forecast, but it’s a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed.
Overall, the first week is your best bet. Friday, September 4th is the standout. Get amongst it.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 370 | 407 | 408 | 408 | 443 | 370 | 306 | 258 | 263 | 258 | 205 | 186 | 183 | 208 | 176 | 180 | 203 | 246 | 385 | 917 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:27PM0.74m | 5:19AM0.74m | 3:38PM0.67m | 6:43AM0.66m | 3:19PM0.61m | 9:52AM0.66m | 11:14AM0.74m | 10:31PM0.51m | 11:49AM0.81m | 11:40PM0.62m | 12:17PM0.87m | 00:24AM0.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:13PM0.08m | 10:37AM0.47m | 10:52PM0.14m | 11:26AM0.56m | 11:50PM0.22m | 2:28AM0.29m | 6:25PM0.42m | 4:39AM0.26m | 6:23PM0.34m | 5:39AM0.21m | 6:38PM0.26m | |||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 370 | 407 | 408 | 408 | 443 | 370 | 306 | 258 | 263 | 258 | 205 | 186 | 183 | 188 | 176 | 180 | 203 | 220 | 216 | 917 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 219 | 103 | 75 | 90 | 14 | 55 | 52 | 30 | 55 | 65 | 60 | 52 | 26 | 208 | 144 | 171 | 96 | 246 | 385 | 246 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 10 | S 17 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 29 | 27 | 25 | 40 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 24 | 42 | 22 | 127 | 154 | 79 | 127 | 70 | 68 | 62 | 88 | 87 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 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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