Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 20s period, S swell with 495 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (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 Monday (Aug 10) at 8AM. 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 0.8m 20s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here with the lowdown for the next couple weeks at Jailbreaks. The start is quiet, so don’t rush out.
Early on, Monday the 10th through Thursday the 13th, we’ve got small S and SSE swell, mostly around 0.7m to 1.4m, with periods all over the place. The wind is cross-offshore, which keeps it clean, but the wave energy is only moderate (450–796). The surf feels marginal and the tide’s not helping. Not worth the drive.
Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th are worse—the wind goes cross, the swell stays around 1.3m, but the wave energy drops to 389–486, and the quality falls off a cliff. Poor conditions.
Then, on Monday the 17th afternoon, we get a wake-up call: a 1.1m S swell with a 21-second period and wave energy jumps to 1310 (strong). Tuesday the 18th is the real deal—1.9m to 2.0m SSW swell with an 18-second period and wave energy at 2485–2550 (very strong). This is serious groundswell, powerful and clean with cross-off wind. Only for experts.
But the real gem is Wednesday the 19th afternoon. Swell drops to 1.3m from the S, still a 16-second period, and the wind goes light at 10 km/h from the W—glassy cross-off. Wave energy is still very strong at 1626. This is excellent surf for those who know the lineup. Crowds are sometimes there, but it’ll be worth it.
Thursday and Friday mornings (20th–21st) are also very good, with 1.0m S swell, 15–16-second period, light cross-off winds, and strong energy (794–940). Clean, lined-up waves.
After that, it fades. Saturday the 22nd onward has small 0.7m–1.0m swell, shorter periods, and wave energy below 418–700. Just marginal, small waves to finish the run.
So, the standout is Wednesday the 19th afternoon—that’s your session. Tuesday the 18th for the big-wave crew. The first week is a write-off.
Water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 445 | 495 | 475 | 452 | 469 | 452 | 397 | 365 | 411 | 358 | 377 | 338 | 302 | 358 | 345 | 338 | 338 | 352 | 292 | 292 | 288 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:08PM0.84m | 11:14PM0.55m | 12:42PM0.90m | 00:17AM0.64m | 1:13PM0.94m | 1:05AM0.74m | 1:41PM0.97m | 1:47AM0.81m | 2:07PM0.98m | 2:27AM0.85m | 2:32PM0.96m | 3:04AM0.87m | 2:56PM0.93m | 3:39AM0.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:51PM0.41m | 5:30AM0.13m | 7:08PM0.33m | 6:22AM0.10m | 7:30PM0.26m | 7:04AM0.10m | 7:55PM0.19m | 7:42AM0.12m | 8:22PM0.13m | 8:17AM0.16m | 8:48PM0.09m | 8:49AM0.21m | 9:15PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
mm | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 301 | 318 | 387 | 452 | 469 | 452 | 397 | 365 | 411 | 358 | 377 | 338 | 302 | 358 | 345 | 338 | 338 | 352 | 292 | 292 | 288 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 13 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 120 | 178 | 196 | 203 | 190 | 170 | 142 | 117 | 128 | 83 | 46 | 73 | 142 | 134 | 192 | 227 | 54 | 50 | 158 | 117 | 190 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SE 10 | SW 15 | NNW 7 | SW 14 | S 15 | S 26 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 22 |
| kJ | 445 | 495 | 475 | 276 | 232 | 226 | 51 | 71 | 104 | 46 | 72 | 44 | 100 | 56 | 79 | 52 | 4 | 13 | 28 | 29 | 154 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | WNW 7 | W 7 | — | W 4 | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | — | W 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 101 | 51 | — | 13 | — | — | 169 | 168 | — | 12 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 243 | 254 | 11 | 17 | 254 | 254 | 0 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 243 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 254 |
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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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