Jailbreaks Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.32° N 73.58° E

Jailbreaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jailbreaks sea temperature is
29.6° C
0.8° 

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


Jailbreaks surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SE swell with 583 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jailbreaks in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 25th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 26th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.

The first bit of action is this Wednesday morning, 22 July, at Jailbreaks. We’re starting off clean with a light offshore breeze. Swell is small at 4 ft from the SSE with a short period of 8 seconds, so it’s not got much push behind it. The combined energy is weak at 240, so you’ll be hunting for the little ones. Still, it’s a clean start, and the water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Wednesday afternoon holds steady with similar size, 4 ft, still SSE, still short period. The wind goes cross-offshore, so the face will stay clean. It’s fun, but not a standout.

Thursday, 23 July, the wind switches to cross-shore and the conditions get a bit more marginal. There’s a slight bump in period to 9-10 seconds and the energy climbs to 337-401, but the wind isn’t doing us any favours. Friday is even more marginal with a mix of small SW and SSE swells, and the wind goes cross-onshore, putting ripples on the face. Not worth rushing out for.

Now, Saturday 25 July is where it starts to get interesting. Morning has a 3 ft SSW groundswell at 13 seconds – that longer period means better shaped waves, though it might be a bit straight at a reef break like this. The wind is cross-offshore and it’s clean. By the afternoon, the swell picks up to 4 ft from the SE, period 10 seconds, and the energy jumps to 522 (moderate). The wind stays light and cross-offshore. This is a good session.

Sunday 26 July is the first real standout. Morning sees 5 ft from the SE with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 832. The wind is offshore from the SW, glassy. This is a fun, clean wave with some power. The afternoon holds similar size and period, with a slight cross-offshore breeze. This is your pick of the first week.

Monday 27 July is still good, with 4 ft SE swell, 10-second period, energy around 529, and the wind stays light cross-offshore. Clean, consistent waves. Tuesday gets a bit tricky – the swell drops to 3 ft, but the period is a very long 16 seconds, so it’s a groundswell. The energy is moderate at 537, but the wind picks up to 9-12 mph, making it less clean. That long period at a reef might actually line up nicely, but the wind is a concern.

The following week, from 29 July onwards, is a mixed bag. The swell stays small, 3-4 ft, and the period is all over the place – some very long 16-20 second swells, but the wind is moderate to fresh, 9-19 mph, mostly cross-offshore. The energy numbers climb into the 500-900 range, but the conditions are marginal with that wind. The real spike comes on 31 July – Friday afternoon – with a 4 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and the combined energy hits 1016 (strong). The wind is a gentle 9 mph cross-offshore, and the forecast says “excellent for experienced surfers.” That’s a big call, but the period is very long, and the energy is strong, so expect well-formed, powerful waves with long gaps between sets. It’s a reef, so it should hold up well.

Then, 1 August Saturday morning and afternoon are the best of the whole run. Morning: 5 ft from the S, 9-second period, but the wind is offshore from the SW at 9 mph, and the energy is 708 (strong). The afternoon bumps up to 5 ft from the SSE, still offshore, energy 650. That’s a solid chest-to-head-high wave, clean, and with an offshore wind. This is the standout. Perfect for anyone who can handle it.

After that, Sunday 2 August drops off with a 4 ft S swell, and the wind picks up again. The rest of the run into early August has some huge energy numbers – 1408, 1707, 1330 – but the swell is only 4-5 ft and the period is very long, 16-21 seconds, with a moderate to fresh cross-offshore wind. The wind is the spoiler here. The waves will be there, but they won’t be clean. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the strong wind.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is Saturday 1 August, with clean offshore winds and a solid 5-5 ft SSE swell. If you can wait, that’s the one. The Friday 31 July afternoon is also a strong runner-up for the experienced crew. The first week has some good days, especially Sunday 26 July, but nothing beats that first weekend of August.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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1.2
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8
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8
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9
1.3
SSE
10
1.3
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9
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9
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8
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13
1.3
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10
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10
1.5
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12
1.5
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11
1.3
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11
1.3
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10
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10
1.1
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10
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
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16
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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190
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289
277
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158
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227
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328
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255
277
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251
Wind (km/h)
10
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15
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15
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
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10
NW
10
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10
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10
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High Tide
5:03PM0.67m
8:12AM0.64m
5:03PM0.60m
10:11AM0.65m
11:29AM0.70m
9:32PM0.47m
12:13PM0.75m
11:13PM0.49m
12:45PM0.81m
00:06AM0.54m
1:14PM0.87m
00:46AM0.60m
Low Tide
11:37AM0.50m
00:21AM0.22m
12:52PM0.55m
1:21AM0.25m
2:55AM0.26m
7:08PM0.46m
4:24AM0.23m
7:05PM0.41m
5:23AM0.19m
7:19PM0.36m
6:06AM0.15m
7:37PM0.32m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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