Jailbreaks Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.32° N 73.58° E

Jailbreaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jailbreaks sea temperature is
30.3°C
1.6° 

Jailbreaks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Jailbreaks surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,320 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jailbreaks this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Jailbreaks in the next 16 days are 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 12th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right, look, if you’re thinking about Jailbreaks on the Big Island (Jails) for the next couple of weeks, you’re in for a bit of a mixed bag, mostly frustrating with a couple of glimmers. It’s a solid reef break, advanced-only territory, and it needs the swell direction to be just right – and we’ve got plenty of swell, but the wind is gonna ruin most of it. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to stress over in the wetsuit department.

We start off with a big burst of energy on Saturday the 12th of September – we’re talking a solid 5ft of SW groundswell, with a very long 17-second period, and a massive combined energy of 1873 (that’s strong-strong). But the wind is howling from the west at 22 mph, cross-off, which isn’t terrible, but the whole setup is just “marginal” with risk of thunderstorms. It’s not the clean, perfect picture. Sunday the 13th is a write-off with lumpy cross-shore chop, the swell size drops quick. We get a bit of a reprieve Monday afternoon (14th September) – still 5ft SSW groundswell, 17-second period, 1112 energy, and the wind drops back to a moderate cross-off, giving us clean conditions. That afternoon window is the best of a bad early week.

Then it’s a long slog. Tuesday the 15th right through to the end of the month is pretty grim – low scores, poor conditions, or just constant onshore/cross winds. The swell is there, but it’s messy, or the period drops.

Now, there’s a real standout you need to circle. Saturday the 26th of September morning. It’s the only “expect good surf conditions” call in the whole 16-day window. We get a light offshore breeze from the SSW at 9 mph, which is magic for Jailbreaks. The swell is a clean 2ft from the SSW with a beautiful 17-second groundswell period. Energy is low at 327, so it won’t be a big day, but it’ll be clean, lined-up, and perfect for an advanced crew on the right tide. No crowds mentioned, so you might have it quiet.

Before that, Saturday the 19th of September morning has a bigger 6ft SSW swell (1533 energy) but it’s blown out by a fresh cross-off at 19 mph, so it’s marginal at best. That’s more of a looker than a goer.

Honestly, the first week is mostly bust unless you’re desperate for a wind-affected paddle. The second week looks cleaner but smaller, with that Saturday the 26th being the only proper standout. Keep an eye on it – long-range, but the signs are promising.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 73mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
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Rating
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2
1
2
1
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0
0
3
1
0
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
17
1.4
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.5
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1336
1193
813
711
811
431
346
404
1048
662
565
549
415
390
590
474
171
268
159
Wind (km/h)
35
W
35
W
35
W
35
W
30
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
20
WNW
30
W
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
W
15
NNW
20
NW
20
WNW
20
WSW
20
W
20
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:35AM0.91m
1:33PM0.93m
2:07AM0.94m
1:57PM0.90m
2:38AM0.94m
2:19PM0.87m
3:07AM0.91m
2:40PM0.81m
3:36AM0.85m
2:58PM0.76m
4:05AM0.78m
3:12PM0.69m
4:38AM0.70m
Low Tide
7:30AM0.18m
7:45PM0.05m
8:00AM0.20m
8:09PM0.02m
8:29AM0.23m
8:33PM0.02m
8:55AM0.26m
8:57PM0.03m
9:21AM0.30m
9:22PM0.07m
9:45AM0.35m
9:46PM0.12m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:06
6:06
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6:05
6:04
6:04
 mm
7
9
1
12
25
3
9
5
2
7
4
11
1
5
1
13
8
7
13
Temp °C
28
27
27
28
25
25
26
26
26
27
27
27
27
28
28
28
27
27
27
Feels °C
28
25
25
26
26
23
25
25
26
24
26
27
26
29
29
30
28
27
27
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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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