Jailbreaks Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.32° N 73.58° E

Jailbreaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jailbreaks sea temperature is
30.0°C
1.3° 

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


Jailbreaks surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,501 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 11PM. 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 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 7th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 8th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 11th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour, because that’s how we measure the stoke.

We’re starting off slow, but the first real chance to paddle out is Monday, September 7th, at Jailbreaks. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 86°, so that’s a nice bonus. The swell is small but clean, with a light offshore breeze in the morning, giving you smooth, glassy waves around 3 ft from the SSE. The combined energy is moderate at (340), so it’s not a big day, but it’s a clean, fun morning. The wind stays light and offshore through Tuesday the 8th, when the swell bumps up to 4 ft from the SE, still clean. The energy is a bit higher (334). This is the best early-week option – small, clean, and easy.

By Wednesday the 9th, the swell direction shifts more S and the period jumps to 9 seconds, with the swell height holding at 4 ft SE. The energy is climbing (610), and the wind is cross-off. It’s still surfable, but not as glassy. That afternoon, the swell drops to 2 ft but the period goes to a very long 17 seconds – that’s groundswell. Those long-period waves will wrap nicely around the reef, but with the wind at 12 mph, it’s a little bumpy. Still, the long period will give you some nice, fat waves.

Thursday the 10th gets a bit more size, with the swell hitting 5 ft to 5 ft from the SSW, and the period staying long at 16 seconds. The energy is strong (1547), but the wind is cross-shore in the morning, making it messy. The afternoon cleans up with cross-off wind, giving you cleaner 5 ft waves. This is a solid day. That size is getting into intermediate-to-advanced territory.

Friday the 11th through Sunday the 13th sees the swell hanging in the 4 ft to 5 ft range, with a dominant SSW direction and periods between 15 and 19 seconds. The energy is high (up to 2724). The wind stays cross-off, but it’s a moderate to fresh breeze (15-19 mph), so it’s not glassy. The standout day is Friday afternoon, with 5 ft SSW swell and a 16-second period, and the energy is pumping (2724). It’s an expert session, but with the wind, it’s not perfect. Still, the best size and power of the week.

The following week, from the 14th to the 18th, the swell drops off, running 3 ft to 4 ft, with periods still long (14-17 seconds). The wind is mostly cross-off, but it’s fresh, so the surface will be bumpy. The energy is moderate (602-1288). Not a standout period, but mornings on the 14th and 15th have 3 ft to 4 ft SSW swell with clean conditions.

Then, far out on Saturday, September 19th, we see a new pulse. The swell jumps to 7 ft from the S with a 15-second period, and the energy is strong (1923). The wind is cross-off. This is a big swell, 7 ft, so it’s for experts only. It’s about 12 days out, so a long-range promise, but if it holds, that Saturday morning could be the best of the whole forecast. After that, it fades through the 20th and 21st, down to 3 ft with shorter periods, so the energy fades out (454).

Overall, the real standout is Friday afternoon, September 11th, with 5 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and cross-off wind. The energy is huge (2724), and the reef at Jailbreaks will handle that long period well. It’s a true expert session. The second best is the long-range pulse on Saturday, September 19th, with 7 ft S swell – that’s the biggest, but it’s a gamble at this distance.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
11:14AM0.74m
10:31PM0.51m
11:49AM0.81m
11:40PM0.62m
12:17PM0.87m
00:24AM0.74m
12:44PM0.91m
1:01AM0.84m
1:09PM0.93m
1:35AM0.91m
1:33PM0.93m
2:07AM0.94m
1:57PM0.90m
2:38AM0.94m
Low Tide
6:25PM0.42m
4:39AM0.26m
6:23PM0.34m
5:39AM0.21m
6:38PM0.26m
6:22AM0.18m
6:59PM0.17m
6:58AM0.17m
7:22PM0.10m
7:30AM0.18m
7:45PM0.05m
8:00AM0.20m
8:09PM0.02m
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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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