Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, SE swell with 422 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 (Jul 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 13 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 113 | 223 | 154 | 183 | 220 | 151 | 134 | 157 | 199 | 212 | 222 | 242 | 188 | 199 | 149 | 227 | 368 | 369 | 355 | 303 | 414 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:24PM0.82m | 5:44AM0.71m | 4:46PM0.75m | 6:44AM0.67m | 5:03PM0.67m | 8:12AM0.64m | 5:03PM0.60m | 10:11AM0.65m | 11:29AM0.70m | 9:32PM0.47m | 12:13PM0.75m | 11:13PM0.49m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:17AM0.36m | 11:02PM0.16m | 10:53AM0.43m | 11:38PM0.19m | 11:37AM0.50m | 00:21AM0.22m | 12:52PM0.55m | 1:21AM0.25m | 2:55AM0.26m | 7:08PM0.46m | 4:24AM0.23m | 7:05PM0.41m | |||||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 143 | 113 | 154 | 127 | 103 | 101 | 134 | 157 | 199 | 212 | 222 | 242 | 188 | 199 | 149 | 206 | 368 | 369 | 355 | 256 | 414 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 9 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | SSW 14 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 111 | 137 | 101 | 76 | 220 | 83 | 90 | 80 | 54 | 40 | 112 | 171 | 183 | 183 | 75 | 227 | 117 | 281 | 184 | 226 | 260 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | S 14 | S 14 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SSW 15 | NW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 113 | 223 | 73 | 183 | 75 | 151 | 82 | 82 | 54 | 124 | 39 | 27 | 57 | 61 | 82 | 98 | 167 | 141 | 249 | 303 | 267 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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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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