Jailbreaks Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.32° N 73.58° E

Jailbreaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jailbreaks sea temperature is
29.4° C
0.5° 

Jailbreaks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Jailbreaks surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 451 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. 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 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 15th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 15th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 14th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Jailbreaks over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, it’s a bit of a slow start. The surf is small and messy, with a cross-shore wind making it look pretty ordinary. We’ve got a 3 ft south swell, but the period is a short 12 seconds and the energy is weak (318), so honestly, don’t bother paddling out just yet. That northwesterly breeze is just chopping it up.

It’s not until the middle of the week, on Wednesday the 15th, that things start to wake up. That morning is where you want to be in the water. The swell drops a touch to 3 ft, but it’s coming from the southwest with a super long period of 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and with a light offshore breeze from the west, the wave faces will be clean and lined up. The energy is moderate (570), so there’s some push behind it. This is a classic reef setup, and that long-period swell will wrap in nicely. Just a heads up, with that long period, the sets might be a bit spaced out, but the quality will make up for it. Crowds are possible here, so get there early.

Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th keep the small, clean theme going with similar southwest swells, but the size drops to 2 ft - 3 ft. Still fun on the right tide, but Wednesday is the clear standout of that first week.

There’s a bit of a lull over the weekend of the 19th and 20th, with the swell dropping right off. Sunday the 19th morning only has 2 ft, which is barely breaking. The 20th sees a bit more size coming back, but nothing to write home about.

Now, looking into the second week, things get interesting again. From the 23rd of July, we start seeing a solid push of energy. The morning of the 23rd has a 5 ft swell from the south-southeast, and with a light offshore breeze, it’s going to be clean and punchy. The energy is strong (707). That’s getting into the fun zone, but at 5 ft, it’s still manageable for most.

The 24th and 25th keep that energy going. The 25th of July, Saturday morning, looks like a real gem. A 5 ft southeast swell, clean offshore wind, and very good surf conditions. The energy is high (725). That’s the best looking day of the whole run.

And then, on the very last day of the forecast, Monday the 27th of July, we’ve got a bombshell. A 3 ft south-southwest swell, but with a period of 20 seconds and an energy reading of 1091. That’s a very long period, powerful groundswell. This is expert territory. The reef at Jailbreaks will handle that kind of energy perfectly, but it will be big, powerful, and for experienced surfers only. The wind is light and offshore, so it will be a glassy, clean session for those who are good enough to handle it.

So, to sum it up: the overall pattern starts slow, builds to a clean, lined-up Wednesday the 15th, then has a lull, and finishes with a strong, clean run from the 23rd to the 27th. The true standouts are Wednesday the 15th for a classic, clean reef session, and the morning of Saturday the 25th for the best combination of size and quality. The 27th is a monster for the experts.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat night, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue night, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
9:03PM0.53m
12:06PM0.87m
10:46PM0.55m
12:50PM0.92m
11:57PM0.60m
1:28PM0.96m
00:55AM0.66m
2:03PM0.98m
1:46AM0.72m
2:35PM0.98m
2:34AM0.75m
3:05PM0.97m
3:21AM0.77m
3:33PM0.94m
Low Tide
4:16AM0.11m
6:44PM0.44m
5:21AM0.06m
7:16PM0.38m
6:16AM0.03m
7:47PM0.33m
7:04AM0.03m
8:18PM0.27m
7:47AM0.06m
8:50PM0.22m
8:27AM0.12m
9:22PM0.18m
9:05AM0.19m
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Temp °C
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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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