Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with 318 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 2PM (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 Friday (Jul 17) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s switch gears and talk feet and miles per hour.
We’re looking at Jailbreaks as the main spot. This is an advanced reef break, fairly consistent, and it loves that S swell direction. Water temp is about 85°F, which is just a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The first rideable surf shows up on Friday, July 17th. It’s small, around 2ft from the SW, with a 14-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate at 370. Winds are light, cross-off, so it’s clean. This little pulse hangs around through Saturday, staying small but tidy.
Sunday the 19th is a mixed bag. The morning has a short-period SSE swell (3ft, 8 seconds) that’s ordinary. The afternoon cleans up with a better SSW pulse. Not a standout, but a session.
Monday the 20th is where it gets interesting. The swell is tiny at 2ft, but the period jumps to 17 seconds – that’s long, wrapping energy. Combined energy is 361, and the wind is offshore in the morning. Small, but shaped up.
Tuesday the 21st is similar: 2ft, 14 seconds, offshore winds. Clean and lined up.
Wednesday the 22nd through Friday the 24th sees the swell turn SSE with a shorter period. Heights build from 3ft to 4ft by Thursday afternoon. The energy hits 465 on Thursday – solid. Winds are glassy to light cross-off, so the surface is perfect. Thursday afternoon is the pick of this block.
Saturday the 25th is a dud. Swell drops, wind picks up to 15 mph, and conditions go marginal. Skip it.
Now for the real standout: Sunday, July 26th through Tuesday, July 28th. The swell holds at 4ft from the SE, with a 10-11 second period, and the energy is pumping – 501 on Sunday morning, peaking at 656 on Sunday afternoon. That’s strong. Offshore winds make it clean and punchy. Sunday afternoon through Monday is the best stretch of the whole forecast.
Tuesday the 28th afternoon gets a bit marginal with cross-off wind, and then we hit the big stuff.
Wednesday, July 29th through Saturday, August 1st – this is a different beast. Swell goes back to SSW and SW, period goes long (16-22 seconds), and wave heights hit 5ft to 6ft. The combined energy is massive: 2108 to 2602. That’s very strong. But the wind is cross-off at 15-25 mph, with risk of thunderstorms. The conditions are marginal. At 6ft with that much power, this is only for experts. The reef will handle the long period, but the wind is messy.
Best on offer: Sunday, July 26th afternoon through Monday, July 27th. Clean, consistent, and the best shape of the whole run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 191 | 200 | 178 | 116 | 114 | 108 | 96 | 111 | 113 | 217 | 223 | 154 | 183 | 170 | 154 | 105 | 103 | 164 | 253 | 301 | 264 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 3:05PM0.97m | 3:21AM0.77m | 3:33PM0.94m | 4:06AM0.77m | 3:59PM0.89m | 4:53AM0.74m | 4:24PM0.82m | 5:44AM0.71m | 4:46PM0.75m | 6:44AM0.67m | 5:03PM0.67m | 8:12AM0.64m | 5:03PM0.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:27AM0.12m | 9:22PM0.18m | 9:05AM0.19m | 9:55PM0.16m | 9:41AM0.27m | 10:28PM0.15m | 10:17AM0.36m | 11:02PM0.16m | 10:53AM0.43m | 11:38PM0.19m | 11:37AM0.50m | 00:21AM0.22m | 12:52PM0.55m | 1:21AM0.25m | |||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 179 | 158 | 141 | 136 | 183 | 193 | 188 | 214 | 205 | 144 | 144 | 154 | 116 | 111 | 105 | 105 | 103 | 164 | 253 | 301 | 264 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 191 | 117 | 130 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 96 | 94 | 105 | 143 | 113 | 101 | 78 | 170 | 154 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 39 | 164 | 169 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 122 | 200 | 178 | 116 | 114 | 79 | 90 | 111 | 113 | 217 | 223 | 73 | 183 | 58 | 35 | 80 | 81 | 32 | 122 | 26 | 21 |
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Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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