
Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,484 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with SSW 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 (Sep 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) 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 1.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
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 on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the first week is a frustrating grind. The ocean’s got plenty of energy, with combined swell energy readings hitting between 776 and 2917, but the wind is just a mess. We’ve got a solid, long-period SSW groundswell running from the 10th through the 16th, mostly hovering around 4ft to 5ft, and the period is a juicy 14 to 19 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, which means it’ll be fat and powerful, but at a place like Jailbreaks, that long period can make it a bit tricky – it tends to stand up and wall up, so you want to be on your game. The wind is the killer here. It’s a constant moderate to fresh breeze from the west, mostly cross-off, which is okay, but it’s also swinging into a full cross and even cross-chop on the 13th. That Sunday is a write-off. The water is a warm 87°, a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, which is nice.
The best of the first week is slim pickings. Thursday the 10th morning has a clean 5ft of SSW swell with a 16-second period, and a cross-off breeze. The energy is strong at 1595, but it’s a risk t-storm day, so you’ll be dodging showers. It’s the most surfable window in that first block, but it’s not a stand-out. The Thursday afternoon and Friday sessions get blown out with a stronger cross and cross-off wind, making it a battle.
Then we hit a real lull. From the 16th up through the 24th, things drop off. The swell size drops below 3ft for a few days, and the energy plummets to the 300-900 range. The wind stays mostly cross-off, but the swell is just too weak and short-period. It’s a long, flat spell where you’re better off just cleaning the wax off your board.
Now, hold on to your wetsuits, because the last few days of the forecast get interesting. The 19th of September – Saturday morning and afternoon – sees a real pulse. The swell jumps to 6ft and 6ft from the SSW, with a period of 15-16 seconds. The combined energy is back up over 1500, and the wind is a clean cross-off westerly. That’s the best looking window in the whole run. It’s a solid, powerful wave for the advanced crew. Beginners should sit this one out – 6ft at a reef break with that long period is no joke. The 19th is the day to circle on the calendar. The 20th is still okay, but the wind picks up and the swell drops.
The very end of the run, from the 21st to the 25th, the swell direction shifts to the S and SSE, and the period drops to 10-11 seconds. The energy is weak, and the wave comment is mostly “poor” or “marginal.” It’s all over by then.
So the bottom line: the first week is a frustrating, windy grind. The 10th morning is your best bet for a quick, average session. The real standout is Saturday the 19th of September. Get out there for that 6-6ft SSW groundswell with the clean cross-off breeze. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun night, light winds from the W by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
964 | 1068 | 979 | 1181 | 1179 | 1336 | 1061 | 739 | 620 | 706 | 362 | 452 | 505 | 1048 | 773 | 565 | 549 | 415 | 390 | 310 | 474 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 12:44PM0.91m | 1:01AM0.84m | 1:09PM0.93m | 1:35AM0.91m | 1:33PM0.93m | 2:07AM0.94m | 1:57PM0.90m | 2:38AM0.94m | 2:19PM0.87m | 3:07AM0.91m | 2:40PM0.81m | 3:36AM0.85m | 2:58PM0.76m | 4:05AM0.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:59PM0.17m | 6:58AM0.17m | 7:22PM0.10m | 7:30AM0.18m | 7:45PM0.05m | 8:00AM0.20m | 8:09PM0.02m | 8:29AM0.23m | 8:33PM0.02m | 8:55AM0.26m | 8:57PM0.03m | 9:21AM0.30m | 9:22PM0.07m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | 4 | 1 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 5 | — | 1 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 |
964 | 1068 | 949 | 800 | 1179 | 1336 | 1061 | 739 | 620 | 232 | 224 | 452 | 505 | 1048 | 773 | 565 | 549 | 415 | 303 | 246 | 474 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 19 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 7 | SSW 8 | SE 8 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 5 |
311 | 241 | 188 | 1181 | 738 | 845 | 630 | 508 | 367 | 706 | 362 | 65 | 89 | 58 | 84 | 57 | 391 | 319 | 390 | 310 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | S 24 | SSW 21 | SE 9 | SW 19 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 14 | S 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 8 | S 18 | S 8 | S 16 | SSW 12 |
317 | 284 | 979 | 117 | 627 | 78 | 62 | 78 | 62 | 61 | 144 | 251 | 222 | 41 | 58 | 34 | 52 | 301 | 31 | 249 | 56 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | WSW 4 | W 5 | NW 6 |
3 | 6 | 20 | 341 | 373 | 306 | 289 | 240 | 271 | 82 | 46 | 34 | 23 | 26 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 25 | 64 | 83 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 254 | 199 | 7 | 398 | 442 | 1220 | 2249 | 1137 | 684 | 1094 | 1137 | 282 | 254 | 254 | 670 | 398 | 2 | 38 | 199 | 256 | 254 |
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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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