Jailbreaks Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.32° N 73.58° E

Jailbreaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jailbreaks sea temperature is
30.0°C
1.2° 

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, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 7th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 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, and I’m sizing up the next 16 days. The forecast starts this Monday, the 7th of September, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got swell, but the wind is going to be a problem for a lot of it. The one real standout is a long-range call that looks like it could fire, but you’ve got to be patient.

We kick off Monday morning at Jailbreaks with a clean 3ft swell from the SSE, period at 10 seconds, and a light offshore breeze. The water temp is about average for the season. The combined energy is moderate (340). It’s a fun, surfable wave. By Monday afternoon, the wind shifts cross-offshore, and the swell holds. Tuesday sees a bit more size, hitting 4ft by Tuesday afternoon with a 9-second period, and the energy jumps to 498. Still clean, still a good wave for a log or a funboard.

Wednesday the 9th starts to get messy. The morning swell is 4ft (SE, 9 sec), energy moderate (646), but the wind is cross-offshore. By Wednesday afternoon, the wind turns cross-shore, and the swell drops to 2ft with a very long 17-second period from the SSW. That’s a groundswell, and at a reef break, that long period can make the waves a bit too straight and the sets far apart. The energy is high (674), but the wind is a moderate cross-shore with a chop, so it’s not clean.

From Thursday the 10th through to the 13th, we’re in a rough patch. The wind is cross-shore from the WNW at 12-16 mph. The swell is mostly from the SSW, with periods from 15 to 19 seconds. The energy is strong, hitting 2581 on Friday afternoon, but with that cross-shore wind, the surface is chopped up. The 5ft swell on Friday afternoon is too big for beginners, and the wind makes it a mess. It’s looking more like a kite surfing day than a paddle surfing session.

The weekend of the 12th and 13th gets a little better. The wind backs off to cross-offshore, and the swell stays around 4ft to 5ft, with periods around 15-17 seconds. The energy is still high (1419 on Saturday afternoon), and the wave face cleans up. It’s a solid session for a reef break, but not a classic. Crowds are “sometimes,” so you might have company.

Now, the one to circle: Friday the 18th of September. The morning shows a 4ft groundswell from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the energy is strong (1694). The wind is a clean cross-offshore. By Friday afternoon, the swell builds to 6ft from the S at 12 seconds, and the energy jumps to 1797. That’s the standout. The size is into the intermediate-to-advanced zone, but with offshore winds, Jailbreaks should be running clean and hollow. It’s a week and a half away, so it’s a promising call, not a guarantee.

The following weekend, the 19th and 20th, the swell drops to 5ft-5ft, but the wind picks up to 16-19 mph from the WSW. It’s still cross-offshore, but the fresh breeze will put a bit of texture on the face. The period drops to 10-11 seconds, so it’s less powerful. The energy is moderate (753-915). Not a write-off.

We finish on Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd with a clean 3ft to 4ft groundswell from the S and SSW, with very long periods of 18-20 seconds. The energy is strong (1190-1350), but the wind is a fresh breeze from the W at 19 mph. The long period means big, powerful waves with long lulls, which is great for paddling out, but the wind will be the deciding factor.

So, the call is Friday the 18th of September. That afternoon with 6ft S swell at 12 seconds and offshore winds is the one to watch. The rest of the period is a grind, with a few clean windows and a lot of cross-shore chop.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
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3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
1.1
SE
9
1.2
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
1.3
SE
9
0.7
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
16
1.6
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
205
186
186
208
190
221
207
278
307
907
964
1082
979
1181
1165
1501
1193
739
702
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
WSW
15
W
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
25
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25
W
Wind State
glassy
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cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
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cross-off
cross-off
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
Low Tide
2:28AM0.29m
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
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6:07
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1
Temp °C
28
28
28
28
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Feels °C
31
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29
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28
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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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