Jailbreaks Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.32° N 73.58° E

Jailbreaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jailbreaks sea temperature is
29.5° C
0.8° 

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


Jailbreaks surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 861 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jailbreaks this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Jailbreaks in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 5th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get stuck into it.

The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. The swell is there, but it’s not always pretty. We’ve got a lot of average surf on the cards, but there are a few windows where it all comes together and it’ll be worth paddling out.

Looking at Jailbreaks (Big Island), the standout window is the weekend of August 16th and 17th. It’s not the biggest swell of the period, but the quality and conditions line up perfectly. We’ve got a clean 3ft S swell, with light offshore winds and clear skies. This is the kind of surf that will have the lineup in a good mood. The wave energy is moderate, at 261 and 332 in the morning and afternoon respectively, but the clean, glassy conditions make it the pick of the fortnight. It’s a reef break, so it’s one for the advanced crew. It’s fairly consistent, but keep in mind the long period (11-12 seconds) can make it a bit shifty. Crowds are a possibility here, so get out early.

Before that, we’ve got a long stretch of so-so waves. From Monday the 4th through to Wednesday the 13th, the surf is consistently on the small side and often plagued by cross-shore winds and a cross-chop. There will be days with a little more size, like the 5-6ft S swell on the 8th and 9th, but the winds are just not favorable, and it’ll be a bit of a mess. The energy is moderate, with values mostly in the 600-700 range, but it won't translate to good shape.

The middle of the second week, the 14th and 15th, shows some promise. The swell drops a bit to 3ft, but the winds swing offshore and the surf cleans up significantly. Another decent option for a surf.

The period wraps up with another small, clean pulse from the S on the 18th, with a long 18-second period. It’s only 2ft, but it could have some nice lines on the right tide.

So, if you can, hold out for that August 16th-17th window. It’s the one that’s really worth your time. Everything else is more of a "keep an eye on it" situation.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 27°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 27°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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0.6
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16
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17
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
0.9
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15
0.9
SSW
19
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18
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17
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16
1.2
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10
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
186
203
657
604
662
612
323
627
861
647
246
320
326
475
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610
517
545
467
Wind (km/h)
20
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25
WNW
25
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25
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20
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25
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25
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High Tide
3:37AM0.79m
3:30PM0.89m
4:15AM0.79m
3:50PM0.83m
4:59AM0.77m
4:09PM0.77m
5:55AM0.72m
4:24PM0.70m
7:21AM0.68m
4:26PM0.63m
9:43AM0.69m
Low Tide
9:29PM0.15m
9:20AM0.24m
9:54PM0.13m
9:53AM0.31m
10:23PM0.12m
10:28AM0.39m
10:56PM0.12m
11:09AM0.48m
11:37PM0.14m
12:11PM0.56m
00:38AM0.18m
2:24AM0.20m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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