Jailbreaks Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.32° N 73.58° E

Jailbreaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jailbreaks sea temperature is
29.4° C
0.7° 

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


Jailbreaks surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 861 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jailbreaks this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Jailbreaks in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 5th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, giving you the lowdown on the next couple of weeks. It’s a slow burner, but the payoff at the end is worth the wait.

We’ve got some surf right off the bat, but it’s nothing special. Jailbreaks, a reef break that’s fairly consistent, is showing a clean 4ft SSW groundswell for Tuesday morning, the 4th of August. The period is a very long 16 seconds, and the wind is a cross-off from the WNW at 15 mph, keeping things clean. The water temp is 85°, which is about normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (737). It’s a session, but it’s not making any headlines.

The rest of the first week is a bit of a slog. We’re looking at a lot of small SSE and S swells, mostly 3-4ft, with periods dropping to 10-11 seconds. The wind is mostly cross-off, which is a plus, but the wave quality is just “marginal.” There’s a lot of “risk tstorm” in the forecast, which is a drag. The most promising window in this first stretch is probably Friday morning the 7th, with a 4ft SSE swell and a clean cross-off breeze, but it’s still just okay.

Then we hit a rough patch. From the 12th to the 13th, the wind turns cross-shore at 18 mph, creating lumpy, poor conditions. That’s a few days to sit out.

Things start to turn around around the 15th of August. On Saturday morning the 15th, we get a clean 4ft SSE swell with a gentle 9 mph cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate (598), and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s a nice warm-up.

But the real gold is at the end of the forecast. Lock in Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th of August. This is the main event. A solid S swell is coming in. On Tuesday morning, the swell is 3ft at 18 seconds, but the energy is strong (1068). The wind is light offshore from the SSW at 6 mph, making for clean conditions. Tuesday afternoon gets even better: a 3ft S swell with a massive 18-second period, energy hitting 1263. The wind is a slight air from the SW, offshore. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. Then Wednesday the 19th morning is the absolute best: glassy conditions, a 4ft S swell at 16 seconds, and strong energy (1138). The wind is dead calm, glassy. This is a long-period groundswell, so it’s going to have tons of power and shape, absolutely perfect for the reef. With a period that long, it’s a groundswell that will be a bit more lined up, so it’s winner-winner.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a slow, average affair. The 15th is a decent day to get wet. But the 18th and 19th of August are the standouts. Get your board ready for that.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Thursday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
3:50PM0.83m
4:59AM0.77m
4:09PM0.77m
5:55AM0.72m
4:24PM0.70m
7:21AM0.68m
4:26PM0.63m
9:43AM0.69m
11:21AM0.76m
9:03PM0.48m
12:08PM0.84m
11:14PM0.55m
Low Tide
9:53AM0.31m
10:23PM0.12m
10:28AM0.39m
10:56PM0.12m
11:09AM0.48m
11:37PM0.14m
12:11PM0.56m
00:38AM0.18m
2:24AM0.20m
7:08PM0.48m
4:18AM0.18m
6:51PM0.41m
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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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