Jailbreaks Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.32° N 73.58° E

Jailbreaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jailbreaks sea temperature is
29.7° C
0.9° 

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


Jailbreaks surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 842 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with S 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s 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 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 2nd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 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 folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a long look ahead at Jailbreaks, and I gotta be upfront with you – it’s a mixed bag. We’re seeing a lot of swell on the cards, mostly from the south-west, but the wind is going to be a constant battle. The water is sitting at a warm 86°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The action starts on Thursday, 30th July, but don’t get too excited. It’s a tease. We’ve got a long-period 3ft SW groundswell (16 seconds) rolling in, and the combined energy is moderate at 594. The wind is a cross-off from the west, which keeps the surface clean, but the score is low. It’s just not coming together. That’s the story for the next few days, really. Friday and Saturday are a write-off with strong winds and messy conditions. The swell tries to build but the wind just tears it apart.

We hit a bit of a lull early next week. Sunday, 2nd August, is a total dud – the swell drops right off, the period crashes to 8 seconds, and it’s a cross-on mess.

Now, Monday the 3rd shows a glimmer. The swell drops to 2ft but it’s a clean 16-second SW groundswell (387 energy). The morning looks clean with a light cross-off breeze. It’s small, but it’s the best we’ve seen in days. That feeling carries into Tuesday the 4th where the swell bumps up to 4ft from the SSW (16 seconds, 769 energy) and the morning is clean. The wind is still cross-off, but it’s a moderate breeze. It’s still not a standout, but it’s surfable.

The long-range forecast throws a couple of interesting curves. Wednesday the 5th has a 4ft SSW swell with a very long 19-second period, packing a solid 974 energy, but the wind is cross and a bit strong. Thursday the 6th sees a shift to a 4ft S swell. The real standout, the one I’m circling on the calendar, is the 14th of August. We’ve got a 3ft S swell with a massive 21-second period, pushing 985 energy in the morning, and then it jumps to 3ft with a 20-second period and a whopping 1087 energy in the afternoon. That’s some serious groundswell energy. The wind is a consistent cross-off from the WSW. That’s a setup that could be absolutely stunning at this reef. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but that’s the one that’s got my attention.

For the rest of the second week, from the 8th to the 13th, it’s a steady diet of 3ft to 5ft S/SSE swell, mostly with clean conditions thanks to the cross-off wind. It’s consistent, but not firing. The 11th of August looks good, with a gentle breeze and a 4ft S swell. It’s solid, reliable, but nothing that’s going to blow your mind.

So, the pick of the bunch? The 14th of August stands out as the one with the most potential. For the immediate future, the mornings of the 3rd and 4th of August are your best bets for a clean, manageable wave. It’s not a classic forecast, but there are windows.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 86mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WSW on Thu morning, near gales from the W by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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SW
16
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16
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18
0.9
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17
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16
0.9
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15
0.8
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15
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SW
14
0.9
S
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8
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SW
14
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16
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SSW
17
1.1
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16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
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15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SSW
19
1.2
SSW
18
1
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17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
381
376
295
323
516
371
318
255
211
113
98
186
203
657
604
662
612
314
621
842
647
Wind (km/h)
20
W
25
W
25
WSW
30
WSW
55
W
40
NW
30
WSW
25
SW
20
W
15
NNW
20
NW
10
W
15
W
15
WNW
15
W
20
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20
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
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Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross
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cross-off
High Tide
2:03PM0.94m
1:55AM0.71m
2:26PM0.96m
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
Low Tide
8:19PM0.24m
7:46AM0.12m
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
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Temp °C
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28
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25
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Feels °C
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28
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28
24
21
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29
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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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