Jailbreaks Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.32° N 73.58° E

Jailbreaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 05 Sep 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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,501 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with SSE 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 (Sep 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s 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 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 6th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 8th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 11th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for the next couple of weeks.

We’re starting off sweet at Jailbreaks (reef break). Water temp is about normal for this time of year, nothing wild. Sunday, September 6th, brings a 4ft SSE swell, period around 10 seconds, with a light offshore SW wind at 3 mph. That’s going to be glassy, clean, and fun. The combined energy is moderate (305), so there’s enough push but it’s not a handful. A good, friendly start for the experienced surfer.

Monday and Tuesday keep the same vibe with 3ft to 4ft SSE swell, still cross-off winds, and moderate energy (up to 455). Wednesday morning the height drops to 2ft, but the period jumps to 18 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell out of the SSW. The energy is moderate (561), and on a reef, that long period will give you some nice, lined-up waves, just with longer waits between sets. The wind is a moderate 12 mph from the west, cross-off, so it’ll stay clean.

Thursday through Saturday, the swell builds to 5ft – 5ft from the SSW, with periods still long (14-16 seconds), but the wind goes cross-shore (WNW at 12-16 mph), bringing in a bit of a cross-chop. The energy is strong (1605 to 2315), so there’s serious power. This is expert-only territory. Not for beginners. The waves are going to be heavy, and the cross-shore will make it a battle.

The second week settles down. Sunday, September 13th, the swell drops to 4ft from the SSW, 15-second period, and the wind is back to cross-off (W 16 mph). It’s clean, and the energy is moderate (796). The following days see the swell between 3ft and 4ft, periods still long, and winds staying moderate to strong (12-16 mph) from the west or WNW. The energy stays moderate to the higher end of moderate (up to 948). The cross-shore winds return on Tuesday and Wednesday, so it won’t be as clean.

The real standout window is September 17th to 19th. Thursday the 17th starts with a 3ft S swell, 18-second period, and a gentle cross-off wind (WSW 9 mph). The energy is moderate (899) and the conditions are "very good." Friday the 18th afternoon is the clear winner: 5ft S swell, 10-second period, gentle cross-off breeze, and strong energy (1311). This is listed as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the one to mark on the calendar. Saturday the 19th holds similar clean conditions with 4ft to 5ft SSE swell and cross-off winds.

The final days, September 20th and 21st, the swell holds at 5ft to 5ft from the SSE, but the wind picks up and goes cross-shore again, so the quality drops.

So, first week is a steady, clean, fun run for the confident surfer, with a few days of more powerful, choppy surf mid-week. The second week has a few cleaner days, but the big prize is Friday afternoon, September 18th. That’s the best on offer.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
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2
2
2
2
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
9
1.1
SE
9
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
301
263
258
205
186
186
208
221
216
216
246
394
907
964
1068
949
911
1165
985
Wind (km/h)
5
S
5
SW
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
WSW
15
W
15
W
20
W
20
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20
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20
WNW
20
WNW
25
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20
WNW
25
WNW
25
W
Wind State
glassy
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High Tide
9:52AM0.66m
11:14AM0.74m
10:31PM0.51m
11:49AM0.81m
11:40PM0.62m
12:17PM0.87m
00:24AM0.74m
12:44PM0.91m
1:01AM0.84m
1:09PM0.93m
1:35AM0.91m
Low Tide
11:50PM0.22m
2:28AM0.29m
6:25PM0.42m
4:39AM0.26m
6:23PM0.34m
5:39AM0.21m
6:38PM0.26m
6:22AM0.18m
6:59PM0.17m
6:58AM0.17m
7:22PM0.10m
thunderstorm
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5:58
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5:56
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6:08
6:08
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 mm
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
1
2
Temp °C
28
28
28
28
28
28
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29
Feels °C
33
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30
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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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