
Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 20s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,458 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s 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 1.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the coming stretch at Jailbreaks. This is an advanced reef break that’s fairly consistent, exposed to the south, and it’s got that classic feel when the stars align. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, nothing wild, just normal tropical warmth.
We kick things off on Wednesday the 12th with a 4ft SSE swell, period at 11 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 451. Winds are cross-off from the west, so the morning session is clean and rideable. You’ll find some good lines, but it’s not a standout—just a solid start. Thursday the 13th holds similar size, 5ft SSE swell, still cross-off, but the forecast flags some tide issues, so pick your window carefully. Friday the 14th drops a touch to 4ft from the south with a longer 12-second period, still cross-off, but the afternoon turns into a cross-breeze mess with poor conditions, so get in early.
Saturday the 15th is a sweet little pocket. Mornings and afternoons both clean with 4ft SSE swell at 10 seconds, gentle cross-off breeze, and the combined energy sits at 396 (moderate). It’s not a massive day, but the consistency and clean face make it a fun one for advanced crew. Sunday the 16th is similar but a shade smaller, still clean enough for a paddle.
Now, the real standout rolls in on Monday the 17th of August. The morning sees a 3ft south swell with a massive 22-second period (very long groundswell), and combined energy rockets up to 972 (strong). That’s a serious pulse of energy, glassy cross-off conditions. This is the kind of day where the reef lines up perfectly—long-period south swells love a reef like this. But be warned: the afternoon bumps to 5ft SSW with a 21-second period, and energy hits 1977 (very strong). That’s heavy, powerful water, strictly for experts.
Tuesday the 18th is the absolute peak. Morning swell is 6ft from the SSW at 18 seconds, energy at 2381 (very strong), and a light cross-off breeze. Afternoon pushes to 7ft with 18 seconds and 2528 energy—this is big, clean, and powerful. This is the top of the forecast. Only advanced surfers should even think about it; 7ft at this reef with that period is a serious beast. Light winds mean it’ll be glassy perfection.
Wednesday the 19th eases to 5ft SSW at 16 seconds, morning still glassy, but the afternoon turns cross with a light breeze, creating some ripple. Still good, but not the epic of Tuesday. Thursday the 20th drops to 3ft south at 15 seconds, clean and inviting, a nice recovery day. Friday the 21st has a 2ft south swell at 19 seconds with offshore wind from the SW—clean, gentle, and surfable. Saturday the 22nd hangs around 3ft to 3ft, but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze, so it’s a bit lumpy.
From Sunday the 23rd onward, things taper. Swells hold around 4ft south at 13 seconds, but the wind is moderate to fresh (25 km/h on Sunday afternoon), and the energy drops below 600. It’s still rideable but not great. Gaps of choppier, marginal days follow right through to the end of August, with nothing above a 4ft swell. The last decent window is on Thursday the 27th—4ft SSW at 17 seconds, offshore wind from the SW, and combined energy at 936 (strong). That’s another clean, promising morning for advanced surfers, but it’s the tail end.
Overall, the best on offer is Tuesday the 18th of August—7ft SSW, 18 seconds, light wind, and huge energy (2528). That’s the one you circle. Monday the 17th afternoon and Wednesday the 19th morning are close seconds. The rest is a mix of fun but not epic. Stay sharp, mates.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
372 | 372 | 411 | 427 | 411 | 331 | 274 | 310 | 338 | 345 | 338 | 358 | 292 | 292 | 250 | 606 | 1773 | 2228 | 2242 | 2411 | 1779 | |
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 | 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 | 1:13PM0.94m | 1:05AM0.74m | 1:41PM0.97m | 1:47AM0.81m | 2:07PM0.98m | 2:27AM0.85m | 2:32PM0.96m | 3:04AM0.87m | 2:56PM0.93m | 3:39AM0.85m | 3:18PM0.87m | 4:14AM0.81m | 3:38PM0.81m | 4:50AM0.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:30PM0.26m | 7:04AM0.10m | 7:55PM0.19m | 7:42AM0.12m | 8:22PM0.13m | 8:17AM0.16m | 8:48PM0.09m | 8:49AM0.21m | 9:15PM0.07m | 9:19AM0.27m | 9:42PM0.08m | 9:48AM0.33m | 10:08PM0.10m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | 5 | 5 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
372 | 372 | 411 | 427 | 411 | 331 | 274 | 310 | 338 | 345 | 338 | 358 | 292 | 292 | 250 | 204 | 1773 | 2228 | 2242 | 2411 | 1779 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 15 | SW 13 | WNW 7 | SW 13 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
143 | 116 | 104 | 46 | 104 | 44 | 131 | 164 | 227 | 227 | 248 | 210 | 158 | 237 | 223 | 210 | 200 | 161 | 113 | 113 | 108 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SE 10 | SSW 5 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 22 | S 22 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
79 | 73 | 23 | 48 | 46 | 66 | 100 | 23 | 107 | 51 | 54 | 50 | 28 | 27 | 183 | 606 | 175 | 135 | 90 | 80 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | W 7 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 142 | 131 | — | 112 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 398 | 7 | 254 | 254 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 254 | 254 | 0 |
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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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