
Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 861 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m 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 1.2m 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 1.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| 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, Rusty here, let's dial into this.
We're looking at Jailbreaks, a solid reef break. The water temp is sitting around 85°, which is pretty much standard for this time of year, nothing to write home about.
Honestly, the first two weeks are a bit of a grind. There's swell on the way, but the wind is a mess. For the first few days, starting Tuesday the 4th, we've got a fresh cross-shore breeze blowing at 19 mph, and it's just making a lumpy, choppy mess of things. The energy is moderate (681) but the quality is poor. Conditions stay marginal through the 5th, 6th, and well into the second week. The wind stays cross-off or cross for days, and the scores are low. There are a few windows where the sets look clean on paper, but the swell height is only around 2 ft to 5 ft with periods all over the place, and the rating is never there. It's a long stretch of just so-so, with a few days of truly poor surf around the 12th and 13th when the breeze picks up again and the chop comes back. The energy dips a bit too, dropping to around 466.
The real story, the one that gets my blood pumping, is the very end of the outlook. Hold on for Monday, August 18th. That morning, the stars align. We’re looking at a 5 ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 19 seconds, and the wind is light and offshore from the SSW at only 3 mph. The energy reading is massive (1704), which is a sign of some serious power. That's a proper groundswell hitting a reef with glassy conditions. This is the standout. It's one for the experienced crew only, as that size and period will be powerful and critical. The Tuesday afternoon follows up with clean surf and a 4 ft, 19-second swell, still holding strong energy (1880). The 19th of August also looks good with clean, cross-off wind and a solid 5 ft to 5 ft swell from the SSW, though the energy starts to drop back a little.
So, for the best of the best, you're waiting for that Monday the 18th morning at Jailbreaks. It's a long wait, but it has the potential to be a real session. Until then, it's a lot of marginal conditions and no real highlights to chase.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 27°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 16 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 20 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
612 | 323 | 627 | 861 | 647 | 246 | 318 | 319 | 460 | 449 | 466 | 585 | 467 | 496 | 410 | 410 | 416 | 348 | 399 | 392 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:50PM0.83m | 4:59AM0.77m | 4:09PM0.77m | 5:55AM0.72m | 4:24PM0.70m | 7:21AM0.68m | 4:26PM0.63m | 9:43AM0.69m | 11:21AM0.76m | 9:03PM0.48m | 12:08PM0.84m | 11:14PM0.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:23PM0.12m | 10:28AM0.39m | 10:56PM0.12m | 11:09AM0.48m | 11:37PM0.14m | 12:11PM0.56m | 00:38AM0.18m | 2:24AM0.20m | 7:08PM0.48m | 4:18AM0.18m | 6:51PM0.41m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 9 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
612 | 314 | 353 | 861 | 647 | 230 | 318 | 319 | 460 | 449 | 466 | 585 | 467 | 496 | 410 | 410 | 416 | 348 | 295 | 392 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | S 17 | SSW 19 | S 10 | S 10 | S 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 |
67 | 204 | 627 | 100 | 192 | 246 | 196 | 107 | 120 | 126 | 161 | 115 | 168 | 171 | 173 | 163 | 144 | 102 | 66 | 142 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | S 21 | S 9 | WNW 10 | S 18 | SW 16 | S 16 | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 |
2 | 323 | 57 | 42 | 304 | 201 | 129 | 138 | 229 | 291 | 147 | 138 | 58 | 88 | 154 | 148 | 124 | 329 | 399 | 283 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
261 | 294 | 274 | 197 | 226 | 221 | 187 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 254 | 254 | 670 | 933 | 684 | 954 | 958 | 959 | 282 | 933 | 959 | 954 | 954 | 670 | 954 | 254 | 0 | 7 | 254 | 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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