
Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 451 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. 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 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, grab a seat. The outlook for Jailbreaks is a long, slow burn. There’s no proper surf right now for the first few days, so we’re waiting for a pulse to arrive. It’s a classic reef set-up, exposed to the south, and the swell direction from the south-southwest is exactly what this break likes to see. Water temp is about average for the time of year.
The first real signs of life show up on Tuesday, July 14th, with a small SSW groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (620), and the period is long at 16 seconds, so those waves will have real shape and power for their size. Shame about the wind, though – it’s a cross-shore, which will put a bit of a bump on the surface. The swell is only 3ft, so it’s tiny, and the overall score is low. It’s rideable, but you’ll be scratching for them.
Wednesday the 15th is more of the same – a similar 3ft SW groundswell, still with a long period (16 seconds), but the wind turns cross-offshore, which cleans things up. Wave energy is still moderate (580). It’s a step up in quality, but the size is still marginal. By Thursday the 16th the swell drops a little.
Friday the 17th brings a change. The swell direction swings to the SSE, and the period drops to 10 seconds. The height is 4ft, and the wind is cross-offshore, keeping the face clean. It’s not a standout, but a definite improvement.
Then we hit a bit of a lull. Saturday the 18th through Sunday the 19th are small, with SSE swell around 3ft. The energy levels drop to the low 200s, which is weak. It’s clean, but there’s just not enough push.
The best part of the first week is Monday the 20th. A clean 2ft swell from the south with a very long period of 17 seconds arrives. The wind is a light cross-offshore, and the wave energy is low (288) due to the size, but that period will make those little waves stand up and offer a surprisingly fun line. For a tiny wave, it’s as good as it gets.
The window really opens up on Wednesday the 23rd. The afternoon session on the 23rd shows a clean 4ft swell from the SSE at 10 seconds, with the combined energy jumping to a solid 510. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore. This is your first real highlight. The waves will have some punch.
That quality continues into the second week. Friday the 24th afternoon offers a clean 3ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 17 seconds and energy at 595. The wind is cross-offshore. Then Saturday the 25th afternoon is the standout. Clear skies, light cross-offshore wind, and a 4ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, driving a combined energy of 673. That’s the best call of the whole outlook. The water will be clean, and the reef will be working.
Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th follow with clean, cross-offshore conditions and solid groundswell energy. Monday morning the 27th has a 3ft SSW swell with a massive 20-second period and energy at 619. That is a proper, very long period groundswell. It will be thick and powerful on the reef, but it might be a little too straight for the average beach break. For a reef, it’s a dream.
The final days of the outlook on the 28th and 29th drop off slightly, but still offer clean, rideable waves.
Overall, the best sessions are the afternoon of Saturday the 25th for the best combination of size, period, and conditions, and the morning of Monday the 27th for the raw, deep-ocean power of that 20-second groundswell. The swell is never above 5ft, so it’s manageable for a confident intermediate, but the reef itself can be sharp, so treat it with respect. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 13 | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | S 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
369 | 298 | 281 | 269 | 362 | 314 | 305 | 241 | 248 | 305 | 214 | 201 | 178 | 123 | 115 | 137 | 129 | 147 | 230 | 212 | 226 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 11:57PM0.60m | 1:28PM0.96m | 00:55AM0.66m | 2:03PM0.98m | 1:46AM0.72m | 2:35PM0.98m | 2:34AM0.75m | 3:05PM0.97m | 3:21AM0.77m | 3:33PM0.94m | 4:06AM0.77m | 3:59PM0.89m | 4:53AM0.74m | 4:24PM0.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:16AM0.03m | 7:47PM0.33m | 7:04AM0.03m | 8:18PM0.27m | 7:47AM0.06m | 8:50PM0.22m | 8:27AM0.12m | 9:22PM0.18m | 9:05AM0.19m | 9:55PM0.16m | 9:41AM0.27m | 10:28PM0.15m | 10:17AM0.36m | ||||||||
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
— | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | WNW 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSE 8 |
369 | 291 | 281 | 221 | 218 | 236 | 218 | 223 | 218 | 214 | 214 | 201 | 144 | 123 | 175 | 137 | 129 | 125 | 161 | 124 | 76 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSE 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | WNW 8 |
232 | 56 | 44 | 67 | 362 | 314 | 305 | 241 | 248 | 305 | 125 | 151 | 139 | 88 | 115 | 127 | 124 | 136 | 111 | 76 | 80 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 |
26 | 298 | 203 | 269 | 55 | 47 | 38 | 49 | 49 | 115 | 197 | 200 | 178 | 116 | 114 | 79 | 72 | 147 | 230 | 212 | 226 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | W 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | W 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — |
64 | 31 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 282 | 2 | 7 | 254 | 17 | 199 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 254 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 254 | 254 | 0 | 2 |
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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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