Jailbreaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've got the lowdown on what's coming our way for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, we're looking at a solid run of surf at Jailbreaks, a reef break that's exposed to the south. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is about average for this time of year, so no need to worry about a wetsuit.

The action starts on Monday morning, 17th August, with a small 3 ft south swell, but it's a bit on the small side and the conditions are just marginal. The afternoon picks up a touch to 4 ft from the SSW, with a moderate cross-off breeze keeping things clean. The real standout kicks off on Tuesday, 18th August. The morning sees a clean 6 ft SSW swell with an 18-second period, and a light cross-off wind. The energy is strong at 2355, and it's calling for excellent surf for experienced surfers. The afternoon is just as good, with a 7 ft SSW swell and the same clean conditions. This is the best of the week, hands down, but it's a bit too big for beginners.

Wednesday, 19th August, holds excellent surf with a 5 ft to 4 ft SSW swell easing through the day, still clean under a gentle cross-off breeze. The combined energy is still moderate to strong. Thursday, 20th August, drops back to a smaller 3 ft swell, and the conditions become more marginal, so it's a bit of a lull. Friday, 21st August, has a 4 ft S swell in the morning that's looking good, but the afternoon drops to a short 4 ft, 10-second period, which is pretty weak. Saturday, 22nd, and Sunday, 23rd, are small, offering mostly 3 ft to 3 ft SSE swells, with light winds, but it's really just fun-sized, not a standout.

There's a quiet period coming up from Monday, 24th August, through to Wednesday, 27th August, with the swell dropping further. The energy is weak, and the conditions are mostly marginal, so it's a good time to check the conditions before heading out.

Looking further ahead, things start to look promising again. Thursday, 28th August, sees a 3 ft SSW swell in the afternoon, with a 19-second period, and the energy is getting back up there. Friday, 29th August, is a ripper for the advanced crew, with a 5 ft SSW swell under a light offshore wind in the morning, and the energy is strong at 1140. The afternoon on the 29th has a 5 ft cross-shore wind, which might make it a bit bumpy. Sunday, 30th August, and Monday, 31st August, have a bigger 5 ft to 6 ft SSW swell, with moderate winds, but the conditions are still clean. It's worth keeping an eye on this, as it could be a solid end to the run, but it's still a week and a half away, so forecasts can change.

The first week of September sees a drop-off again, with smaller 4 ft to 5 ft swells and a risk of thunderstorms, so it's a bit of a mixed bag.

If you're looking for the best of the best, don't miss Tuesday, 18th August, and Wednesday, 19th August. The 7 ft SSW swell with that clean cross-off wind is going to be pumping. It's a reef break, so the long-period groundswell will generate some nice, powerful lines, but it's definitely for the experienced crew.

Rusty.

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