Jailbreaks Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.32° N 73.58° E

Jailbreaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jailbreaks sea temperature is
29.0° C
0.3° 

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


Jailbreaks surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,096 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with S 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 (Aug 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. 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 (Aug 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 22nd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Jails (Jailbreaks). This is a reef setup, and it’s an advanced wave that only breaks fairly consistently, so you gotta be on your game and not expect perfection every time. The water here is sitting at 84°, which is about normal for this time of year.

The pattern over the next 16 days starts off a bit slow. There’s some swell around, but it’s just not coming together. Friday the 21st through the 24th is a real struggle. We’ve got a clean 4ft S swell on Friday morning, but it’s a bit of a mess with the southerly direction and a cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate (657), but the quality is just marginal. That’s pretty much the story for the next few days – small, clean, but nothing to write home about. It’s a lull, and we’re looking at a gap of several days of pretty average surf.

Then we get to Thursday the 27th. Now we’re talking. The morning brings a solid 5ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s groundswell, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 1169. The wind is a gentle cross-off. This is the standout of the first week. It’s a proper reef wave with that excellent energy, but it’s an advanced spot, so it’s not for the faint of heart. It’s a bit too solid for beginners.

There’s a bit of a drop-off after that, but the real excitement is building for the end of the month. Sunday the 30th sees the swell start to ramp up again, hitting 5ft in the morning with a very long 19-second period and a massive 1614 energy. That’s a strong, powerful groundswell that will be peeling perfectly down the reef.

But the absolute best on offer? That’s Monday the 31st of August. The morning session is the one to circle. We’re looking at a solid 8ft SSW groundswell with a 19-second period. The combined energy is a massive 4249. This is big, powerful, and only for experts. The wind is a gentle cross-off, making it clean. This is a serious, heavy wave. If you’re not experienced, stay well clear. It’s the true standout of the whole forecast.

Heading into the start of September, the swell stays big. Tuesday the 1st still has 7ft SSW swell in the morning, though the energy is a bit lower. By Wednesday the 2nd, the direction shifts a touch. Thursday the 3rd brings a real treat: offshore wind from the SSW at just 6 mph, with a 6ft SSE swell. That’s light, glassy wind on a decent size wave. It’s still a bit big for beginners, but for those who can handle it, that’s clean, hollow reef action.

The rest of the first week of September holds steady with fun, clean conditions. The wind stays light, and the swell drops a bit, making it more accessible. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th both have offshore or light cross-off breezes with 4ft to 5ft SSE swell. Solid, clean, and consistent for the advanced crew.

Remember, this spot is a reef and it’s inconsistent, so it doesn’t pump every day, but when it does, it’s a proper session. Keep an eye on that crowd situation too – it’s a spot that’s “sometimes” busy, so you might have some company on the best days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 27°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
3:42PM0.60m
10:01AM0.59m
11:37AM0.66m
10:04PM0.43m
12:04PM0.74m
11:30PM0.50m
12:28PM0.81m
00:10AM0.58m
12:49PM0.87m
00:42AM0.67m
1:10PM0.92m
1:12AM0.75m
Low Tide
11:13AM0.52m
11:48PM0.26m
1:32AM0.31m
7:50PM0.42m
4:20AM0.29m
7:00PM0.38m
5:20AM0.24m
7:00PM0.33m
5:59AM0.19m
7:10PM0.28m
6:32AM0.16m
7:25PM0.22m
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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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