
Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW 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 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SSW 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 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. 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 2.2m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| 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 folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Jailbreaks, a reef setup that’s built for the advanced crew. We’ve got a bit of a slow burner on our hands, but there are a couple of moments that could make it worth the wait.
The overall pattern is dominated by moderate, cross-off winds from the west and west-northwest, keeping the surface relatively clean for most of the run. The swell is coming primarily from the south-southwest and south, with periods that are all over the shop – from short, choppy 8-second stuff up to some very long-period groundswells over 15 seconds. That long-period energy is a double-edged sword here; it’ll bring better shape and power, but at a reef break, it can also mean some tricky, walled-up waves. The combined energy is mostly moderate, sitting in the 100-999 range, but we see a couple of spikes into the 1000s (1061) on Wednesday the 5th of August, which is a sign of some real grunt in the water.
The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need to mess with the wetsuit thickness you’ve been using.
Let’s break it down, day by day.
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August are a write-off. Small swell, mixed with cross-shore winds and the threat of storms. The scores are rock bottom. Just stay home.
Monday 3rd August starts to show a pulse. The morning is clean with a 0.6m (2.0ft) SW swell at 16 seconds – that’s long-period groundswell. The energy is light (334), but it’s clean. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 1.1m (3.6ft) SSW and the period stays long at 17 seconds, with energy hitting 784. Problem is the wind turns cross-shore, creating a bit of chop. It’s still marginal.
Tuesday 4th August is a similar story. Clean in the morning with 1.2m (3.9ft) SSW at 16 seconds (756 energy), but the afternoon gets a little bumpy. This is still just a warm-up.
Wednesday 5th August – This is where we get a real standout. The afternoon session is the best on offer across the entire 16-day window. We’ve got a 1.2m (3.9ft) SSW swell, but the period is a solid 18 seconds, and the energy is pumping at 1061. The wind is cross-off from the WNW, which is keeping the face clean. For a reef break, that’s a dream combination. The size is in that sweet spot for advanced surfers, but at 1.2m (3.9ft) with that power, it’s not a beginner’s wave. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The morning is also good, but that afternoon is the real deal. Crowds are possible here, so get out there early.
Thursday 6th through Saturday 8th August – A bit of a drop-off. The swell holds around 1.3m (4.3ft) to 1.5m (4.9ft) from the south, but the period drops to a short 10-12 seconds, which is a windswell-type feel. The energy is moderate (539-784), and the winds are clean cross-off, so it’s surfable, but it lacks the punch and shape of the 5th. The 1.5m (4.9ft) on Saturday 8th is the biggest of this block, but again, short period – it’ll be a bit crumbly and unsurfable for the average punter.
Sunday 9th through Tuesday 11th August – The swell drops a bit, down to 1.2m (3.9ft)-1.4m (4.6ft) from the SSE, with a similar short period (9-10 seconds). The energy is dipping into the 300s and 600s. The wind stays clean from the WSW. It’s average, consistent, but nothing to get excited about.
Wednesday 12th August – A morning spike of 1.5m (4.9ft) SSE at 11 seconds (827 energy). The wind is clean. It’s okay, but the afternoon drops right off to 0.7m (2.3ft). Don’t plan your day around the afternoon.
Thursday 13th August – Another interesting one. The swell is small (0.8m (2.6ft)-0.9m (3.0ft)), but the period is very long at 20-21 seconds from the SSW, and the energy is moderate (856-922). This is a pure groundswell. At a reef, that long period and low height could mean some clean, peeling lines, or it could be too straight. The wind is fresh from the west, but cross-off, so it’s clean. Worth a look if you’re on a longboard or riding a step-up.
Friday 14th August – A total dud. The conditions are poor, scores are zero. Skip it.
Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August – A weak end to the run. 1.0m (3.3ft)-1.1m (3.6ft) SSE at
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 8 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
427 | 318 | 255 | 211 | 169 | 116 | 186 | 203 | 657 | 604 | 662 | 612 | 314 | 627 | 861 | 647 | 246 | 374 | 279 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:29AM0.75m | 2:48PM0.96m | 3:02AM0.78m | 3:09PM0.93m | 3:37AM0.79m | 3:30PM0.89m | 4:15AM0.79m | 3:50PM0.83m | 4:59AM0.77m | 4:09PM0.77m | 5:55AM0.72m | 4:24PM0.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:41PM0.21m | 8:17AM0.15m | 9:05PM0.17m | 8:48AM0.19m | 9:29PM0.15m | 9:20AM0.24m | 9:54PM0.13m | 9:53AM0.31m | 10:23PM0.12m | 10:28AM0.39m | 10:56PM0.12m | 11:09AM0.48m | 11:37PM0.14m | ||||||
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | 16 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
630 | 951 | 850 | 678 | 730 | 612 | 522 | 378 | 354 | 286 | 235 | 207 | 179 | 161 | 861 | 221 | 226 | 374 | 279 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | S 10 | SSW 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 |
427 | 318 | 255 | 211 | 169 | 111 | 120 | 131 | 657 | 604 | 662 | 612 | 314 | 353 | 200 | 647 | 101 | 74 | 90 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 19 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 |
133 | 110 | 108 | 100 | 151 | 116 | 186 | 203 | 127 | 122 | 94 | 67 | 62 | 627 | 112 | 123 | 246 | 196 | 138 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | — | — | SW 7 | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — |
91 | — | — | 16 | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 254 | 958 | 958 | 398 | 2 | 11 | 282 | 254 | 7 | 254 | 38 | 7 | 199 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 954 | 684 | 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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