Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,194 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 18s. 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) 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 0.8m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Jails is the only game in town this forecast window, and it’s a reef break that needs a bit of respect. It’s not for the faint of heart, but when it lines up, it’s a proper session.
The first few days are pretty steady, with the swell hanging around the 3ft to 5ft mark. Wednesday the 19th is your pick of the early run, with a clean 5ft SSW groundswell rolling in on a 16-second period. That’s proper energy, and the cross-off wind keeps it glassy. The water’s sitting at 84°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
We’ve got a bit of a lull through the 20th and 21st, with the swell easing off and the period dropping away to that junky 8-10 second range on Friday. It’s still surfable but not worth getting overly excited about. The weekend stays similar, with smaller sets and light winds, but it’s just not pushing.
The energy starts to build again around the 27th, with a 5ft SSW swell on a 15-second period, and the wind stays light. That’s a good sign. Then the 29th holds some promise with a long-period swell, but the real standout is the 30th of August. We’re looking at a serious push of swell, hitting 8ft to 10ft on a 19-20 second period. That’s a big, powerful groundswell, and the combined energy is pumping hard. This is not a day for the average punter. It’s big and it’s got serious grunt, so it’s strictly for the experienced crew who know the reef. The wind’s still cross-off, so it will be clean, but it’s a heavy day.
The 31st eases off slightly to 6ft on a 17-second swell, which is still a solid, meaty wave. It’s a step down from the day before but still has plenty of push. From there, we taper off into the first week of September, with the swell dropping back to that 3ft-5ft range, and the period holding between 13 and 16 seconds. It’s still clean, but the fire has gone out of it.
So, if you’re an experienced surfer, the 30th of August is the day. It’s big, it’s powerful, and it’s going to be a proper paddle. The 27th is a solid warm-up, and the 31st is a decent follow-up. Just keep an eye on the conditions and don’t get caught out if it’s too much for you.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 14 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 15 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1108 | 757 | 592 | 393 | 348 | 529 | 210 | 255 | 290 | 261 | 279 | 189 | 203 | 173 | 165 | 129 | 137 | 142 | 154 | 147 | 487 |
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 | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:53PM0.73m | 5:32AM0.68m | 4:00PM0.66m | 6:38AM0.61m | 3:42PM0.60m | 10:01AM0.59m | 11:37AM0.66m | 10:04PM0.43m | 12:04PM0.74m | 11:30PM0.50m | 12:28PM0.81m | 00:10AM0.58m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:00PM0.38m | 5:20AM0.24m | 7:00PM0.33m | |||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 1108 | 750 | 592 | 140 | 169 | 529 | 210 | 255 | 290 | 235 | 279 | 189 | 203 | 173 | 165 | 129 | 137 | 137 | 154 | 147 | 123 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 639 | 757 | 580 | 393 | 348 | 119 | 121 | 87 | 123 | 261 | 187 | 74 | 129 | 77 | 77 | 104 | 98 | 94 | 98 | 120 | 487 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 15 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 13 | NW 10 | SSW 12 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 101 | 101 | 113 | 367 | 318 | 53 | 42 | 87 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 85 | 77 | 60 | 97 | 100 | 121 | 142 | 103 | 103 | 113 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 254 | 0 | 958 | 254 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 254 | 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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