Jailbreaks Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.32° N 73.58° E

Jailbreaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jailbreaks sea temperature is
29.3°C
0.6° 

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


Jailbreaks surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,729 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 19s 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 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 19s 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 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 30th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 19s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 30th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 31st Aug)7ft (2.2m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got one spot on the menu: Jailbreaks. It’s a reef setup, exposed, and it’s going to take a beating from the south. There’s a bit of a flat start, but once it gets going, it’s all about timing and being ready for some solid groundswell.

The water is sitting at 85°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first proper window kicks off on Sunday, August 30th. That morning we’re looking at a solid 6ft swell from the SSW, with a period of 19 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, long and powerful. The combined energy is strong at 2378, so there’s plenty of push. Wind is a gentle cross-off from the WSW at 9 mph, which will keep things clean. This is the standout. For experienced surfers only though – this is serious. The afternoon holds a similar vibe, 5ft from the SW, still clean, still powerful.

Monday, August 31st is still pumping, with a 7ft SSW swell in the morning (2542 energy) but the wind stays solid. It’s a little more marginal due to the size and tide, but if you’re a charger, this is your window. Afternoon sees the wind shift a touch but remains cross-off. This run is not for the faint-hearted.

Things settle down a bit from Tuesday, September 1st through to Thursday, September 3rd. Swell drops to the 4ft to 5ft range, but with light to gentle cross-off winds and clean conditions, it’s still very surfable. The period stays in that sweet 11-16 second zone, so there’s quality even if the size drops.

A second notable push arrives around Wednesday, September 9th and Thursday, September 10th. Early in the week of the 9th, we see a spike back up to 3ft from the SSW with a very long period of 19 seconds. That’s groundswell gold for a reef like Jailbreaks. Combined energy is moderate (523), but the quality will be there. Winds are gentle cross-off in the morning and moderate cross-off in the afternoon on the 9th. The 10th picks up to 4ft from the SSW, but the wind gets a bit firmer, knocking the score down.

After that, the second week gets sketchier. Swell sticks around in the 2ft to 4ft range, but the wind becomes more cross-shore or moderate, with periods of cross-chop. Not ideal. The best of that second week is the morning of the 9th.

So, the pick of the run? Sunday, August 30th and Monday, August 31st for the bigger, cleaner groundswell – but only if you know what you’re doing. The morning of Wednesday, September 9th is the sneaky good call for a cleaner, smaller, but high-quality session.

Remember, Jailbreaks can get crowded sometimes, so get there early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
20
1.3
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
19
1.8
SSW
19
1.7
SSW
18
1.6
SW
18
2.2
SSW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.4
S
11
1.5
SSE
11
1.5
SSE
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
446
342
246
416
1157
1564
2252
1721
1615
2477
1286
1044
729
657
623
774
1344
485
459
476
476
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
W
20
W
20
W
15
W
15
W
15
W
15
WNW
15
W
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
W
10
W
10
W
5
SW
5
WSW
10
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:31PM0.94m
1:42AM0.82m
1:51PM0.95m
2:12AM0.87m
2:12PM0.93m
2:42AM0.90m
2:32PM0.90m
3:14AM0.90m
2:52PM0.85m
3:49AM0.87m
3:11PM0.80m
4:29AM0.81m
3:27PM0.74m
Low Tide
7:43PM0.17m
7:34AM0.15m
8:03PM0.12m
8:04AM0.17m
8:25PM0.08m
8:33AM0.20m
8:48PM0.05m
9:03AM0.25m
9:14PM0.03m
9:33AM0.32m
9:42PM0.04m
10:04AM0.39m
10:13PM0.08m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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