Jailbreaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s brewing for Jailbreaks.

Over the next 16 days, the most consistent stretch of surf runs from the end of July into the first week of August. The water temp is sitting at about 85°F, which is just a hair above average for the season – nothing crazy.

Starting Monday afternoon, July 27th, there’s a little SE pulse at 4 ft with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 409, and with a cross-offshore W wind at 12 mph, it’ll be clean but a bit messy. It’s not the best, but it’s rideable for the advanced crew. Tuesday morning, July 28th, brings a smaller SSW swell at 3 ft, but with a 16-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy bumps to 499, and with a light 9 mph breeze, it’ll be glassy. That’s a sneaky good session, but it’s inconsistent, so you’ll have to be patient.

The pattern picks up a bit toward the end of the week. Wednesday, July 29th, and Thursday, July 30th, keep the SSW direction with periods of 16–20 seconds, combined energy in the 500–640 range, and moderate cross-off winds. The waves are small, below 3 ft, so it’s longboard territory.

The first real standout is Monday, August 3rd. The morning has a 2 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, combined energy of 334, and a light WSW wind at 6 mph – it’s clean and glassy. That’s a beautiful combination for a reef break. The afternoon picks up a bit more size to 4 ft and energy at 672, but it’s a bit cross-shore. The morning is the winner.

But the absolute highlight is Tuesday, August 4th, in the afternoon. A 3 ft SSW swell with a 21-second period – that’s incredibly long-period groundswell. The combined energy hits 1110, which is strong. The wind is a moderate cross-off at 12 mph, so it’ll be clean. This is for experts only – the long period will make it hollow and fast, but the lulls will make paddling out easier. The swell direction matches the optimum S direction, so it’s a proper gem.

Another standout is Saturday, August 8th. The morning sees a 5 ft S swell with a 20-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 1779 – that’s serious power. The wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-off, so it’ll be a bit wild, but for the experienced surfer, that’s a session to remember. The swell is over 5 ft, so it’s for advanced riders only.

Overall, Jailbreaks offers solid, consistent energy for the advanced surfer, but the best of the best is the Tuesday afternoon, August 4th, and the Saturday morning, August 8th. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so keep your eyes open.

Rusty.

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