Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,466 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m 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 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2PM. 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 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour for you.
Jailbreaks is a solid exposed reef, and it’s about to get a proper run of south swell. Water temp is normal for the season, nothing freaky.
Tuesday, August 18, is the big one. Swell from the SSW, 6 to 7 feet, with a super long 18-second period. That’s deep water groundswell. The combined energy is strong as hell (2355 to 2499). The wind is light from the west at 6 mph, cross-offshore, so the surface will be glassy clean. At over 6 feet, this is for experienced surfers only. The sets will be spaced but meaty, and the reef will handle it perfectly. This is your absolute best day.
Wednesday, August 19, the swell drops to 5 feet in the morning, 4 feet in the afternoon. Period still a solid 16 seconds. Wind stays cross-off, gentle at 9 mph. Energy is still good (1837 dropping to 1507). It’s a solid wave, but a step down from Tuesday.
Thursday, August 20, fades. Swell down to 3 feet, period 15 seconds, energy 929. Wind picks up a bit in the afternoon to 12 mph. Marginal.
Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23, we’re in a slump. Swell 3 to 4 feet, short periods from 14 down to 9 seconds. Energy weak (277 to 453). Small and weak.
Monday, August 24, and Tuesday, August 25, stay small. 3 feet, short period (8-9 seconds), energy 200-237. Not much happening.
Wednesday, August 26, a little bump. 4 feet from the SSW, period back to 15 seconds, energy 681. Still marginal.
Thursday, August 27, small again. 2 to 3 feet, period 13 seconds, light breeze. Clean but no power.
Friday, August 28, is the second standout. Swell from the SSW, 4 feet in the morning building to 5 feet in the afternoon, period 16 seconds, energy jumping from 1421 to 1797. Wind is a gentle 9 mph cross-off. Clean and powerful. Expert-level.
Saturday, August 29, swell holds at 4 feet, period 16 seconds, energy 1139. Morning looks clean, but the afternoon swings to a cross-shore from the WNW at 9 mph, so a little texture might show up.
Sunday, August 30, and Monday, August 31, another big push. Swell 5 to 7 feet, periods 16 to 19 seconds, energy 1446 to 2440. Big, powerful groundswell. Wind stays cross-off and clean. Over 8 feet on the 31st afternoon – absolutely expert-only.
Tuesday, September 1, backs off. 4 to 5 feet, period 15 to 16 seconds, energy 1237 to 1520. Still clean.
Wednesday, September 2, down to 3 feet, but with a nice 18-second period. Energy 894. Small but clean.
Your two best days are Tuesday, August 18, and Friday, August 28. Both are big, clean, and for the experienced crew. The lull in the middle of the run is weak, but those peaks are worth chasing.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu night, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2251 | 2242 | 2411 | 2040 | 1108 | 757 | 714 | 393 | 348 | 529 | 232 | 270 | 302 | 240 | 231 | 189 | 146 | 143 | 137 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:14AM0.81m | 3:38PM0.81m | 4:50AM0.75m | 3:53PM0.73m | 5:32AM0.68m | 4:00PM0.66m | 6:38AM0.61m | 3:42PM0.60m | 10:01AM0.59m | 11:37AM0.66m | 10:04PM0.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:42PM0.08m | 9:48AM0.33m | 10:08PM0.10m | 10:15AM0.39m | 10:36PM0.15m | 10:43AM0.45m | 11:06PM0.20m | 11:13AM0.52m | 11:48PM0.26m | 1:32AM0.31m | 7:50PM0.42m | 4:20AM0.29m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 2251 | 2242 | 2411 | 2040 | 1108 | 750 | 714 | 169 | 137 | 529 | 232 | 270 | 302 | 240 | 231 | 189 | 146 | 143 | 137 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SE 9 | S 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 163 | 111 | 99 | 83 | 639 | 757 | 573 | 393 | 318 | 122 | 94 | 87 | 121 | 213 | 187 | 72 | 131 | 77 | 77 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | WNW 8 | SSE 9 | WNW 8 | SSE 9 | S 15 | S 15 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SSW 12 | S 18 |
| kJ | 164 | 113 | 88 | 75 | 90 | 80 | 90 | 367 | 348 | 45 | 121 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 30 | 17 | 16 | 60 | 97 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 98 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 254 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 254 | 0 | 199 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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