
Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW 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★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SW 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 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s 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 2.1m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| 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, let's have a look at the next couple of weeks. It's gonna be a bit of a slow grind, to be honest. Lots of average days where you'll be wondering if it's worth the paddle. There's some surf on the horizon, but nothing that's gonna have you screaming with joy.
Our first real look is this Saturday morning at Jailbreaks. We've got a small 3ft southwest swell rolling in with a 15-second period. That's some proper groundswell energy, but the size is just not there. The combined energy is moderate at 428. Water temp is 85°, which is right on the money for this time of year. Wind is cross-off from the west, keeping things clean, but there's a chance of a thunderstorm. It's a reef setup, so there's always potential, but it's one for the advanced surfers. And expect some company – crowds can be a factor here. It's a pretty average way to start.
Sunday and Monday look flat and weak. Swell drops to around 2ft and the wind goes more cross. Not worth the effort, you'll be fighting for nothing.
Tuesday the 4th shows a slight bump – 4ft of SSW swell with a 16-second period. The energy picks up a bit, 756, so there's a bit more push. Winds stay cross-off, keeping things clean, but it’s still a marginal call. You'll get some fun ones, but it's not exactly pumping.
From Wednesday the 5th through to Wednesday the 12th, we see a run of days with swell in the 2ft to 5ft range, mostly from the south or south-southwest. Some of those swells have some serious period – like that 19-second groundswell Wednesday morning – but the size is still holding it back. Winds are mostly cross-off, so the surface should be clean, but the quality is just okay. The best of this bunch might be the morning of Saturday the 8th – 5ft of south swell, 11-second period, and clean cross-off winds. That's about the peak of this stretch, but even then, it's not exactly lighting up.
Then things get a bit messy from the 13th. The wind swings to the WNW and picks up, going from cross-off to full cross with some lumpy chop. The swell is still around 4-5ft from the south-southeast, but the quality drops right off. Poor conditions are all we're seeing.
But, and this is a big but, Sunday the 16th could be the sleeper of the whole two weeks. The morning has a small 2ft SSW swell with a very long 21-second period, and light cross-off winds. The energy is still moderate at 464, but the potential for some clean, glassy waves is there. The forecast notes say to expect good conditions, which is a welcome change. The afternoon brings a 3ft SSE swell, but the morning looks like the cleaner session. It's not big, but for a reef break with that kind of period, it could produce some beautiful, lined-up waves. It's a long-range call, so don't go booking anything yet, but it's the one to keep an eye on.
So there you have it – a patchy couple of weeks ahead. There are waves to be had, but you'll have to pick your moments. The standout is that final day, the 16th. Before that, it's about making the most of average conditions. The long-period swells mid-period could offer some clean lines at the reef, but the lack of size is a real issue. If you're just getting started, most of this window is going to be tough going. And even for the experienced crew, it's not going to be a classic. It's one of those times where patience is key – keep checking the charts, because things can change.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
318 | 255 | 211 | 151 | 140 | 186 | 203 | 657 | 604 | 662 | 612 | 498 | 627 | 861 | 647 | 246 | 381 | 326 | 339 | 493 | 546 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 7:21AM0.68m | 4:26PM0.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:11PM0.56m | 00:38AM0.18m | |||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 |
951 | 850 | 692 | 730 | 663 | 544 | 362 | 354 | 280 | 241 | 235 | 184 | 184 | 861 | 647 | 212 | 381 | 326 | 339 | 493 | 546 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 9 | SW 14 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | NW 9 | S 18 | S 18 |
318 | 130 | 211 | 135 | 129 | 176 | 168 | 657 | 604 | 662 | 612 | 498 | 353 | 161 | 123 | 126 | 78 | 215 | 81 | 294 | 224 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SW 15 | S 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 21 | SSW 19 | S 10 | S 9 | S 16 | SW 16 | NW 7 | S 18 | NW 8 | NW 10 |
110 | 255 | 99 | 151 | 140 | 186 | 203 | 137 | 131 | 94 | 65 | 323 | 627 | 98 | 180 | 246 | 196 | 56 | 229 | 51 | 58 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — |
35 | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 954 | 958 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 17 | 243 | 254 | 7 | 254 | 282 | 243 | 282 | 684 | 670 | 670 | 958 | 398 | 398 | 954 | 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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