Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,241 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s 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 (Sep 02) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 0.7m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The first real surf window opens up Wednesday the 2nd of September and it’s a solid one. We’ve got a nice pulse of SSW groundswell rolling in, hitting 6 ft on Wednesday morning with a 14-second period. That’s got some real push to it. The combined energy is a strong 1166, so there’s plenty of power in the water. The water temp is sitting at 85°, which is about average for this time of year. Winds are a light W cross-off, keeping things clean. This is an advanced reef break, and with the size and power, it’s definitely for experienced surfers only. The window at Jailbreaks (Jails) on Wednesday morning and afternoon is the real standout of the first week. The swell hangs around 6 ft in the afternoon with the same clean cross-off wind. That’s the pick of the trip.
Thursday, the 3rd, drops a touch to 5 ft, but the direction swings to SSE with a 10-second period. The combined energy drops to 714, still moderate, but the wind stays light and cross-off – fine waves, but not as punchy. Through Friday the 4th, the swell holds at 5 ft, still SSE, but the wind goes offshore (SSW) in the morning and then glassy in the afternoon. That Friday afternoon is looking really clean, almost perfect conditions. The weekend from Saturday the 5th into Sunday the 6th lays down a bit more. Swell drops to 4 ft – 4 ft, still SSE, but the wind goes glassy or very light, making for some super clean, long-period lines. The energy is weaker (down to 305-356), so it’s more of a cruisy session.
Monday the 7th is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell is small at 4 ft, but the wind goes cross-shore in the morning, which can mess up the face. The afternoon looks better with a cross-off wind. Not the best day. Tuesday the 8th sees the swell bottom out at 3 ft, with the wind picking up to a moderate breeze. The wave quality is marginal. The best bet is to stick with the earlier days.
Now, looking further out, there’s a gap in the forecast. After Sunday the 6th, the quality drops off for a few days. There’s a noticeable lull from Monday the 7th through to Wednesday the 9th, with small, mixed-up swell and stronger winds. The next real pulse of interest comes around Thursday the 10th of September. That’s a big, long-period SSW groundswell (16-second period) pushing 5 ft, but the wind is a cross-off, moderate breeze. The combined energy jumps back up to 1466, but the marginal rating means it’s not the cleanest. Still, it’s a big swell for those who can handle it. That swell builds into Friday the 11th, hitting 6 ft with a 16-second period and a massive 1888 energy reading. But the wind is still moderate and cross-off, and there’s a risk of thunderstorms. It’s a powerful, raw ocean – experienced surfers only.
The swell continues through the second week, but the wind consistency is a problem. The standout in the second week is actually the morning of Thursday the 17th of September. A serious SSW groundswell comes through at 5 ft, but the period is a massive 20 seconds. The combined energy is a beastly 2032, but the wind is cross-shore and moderate. It’s a very long-period swell, which means it will barrel off the reef, but the cross-shore wind will make it a battle. It’s a promising but less certain call for the far end of the forecast. Thursday afternoon the 17th sees the swell peak at 5 ft, still with a 19-second period and 2159 energy, but the wind is even stronger. This is a heavy, serious swell that’s really only for experts.
Overall, the best clean, powerful waves are on Wednesday the 2nd through Friday the 4th. The weekend is small and clean. The second week has size but is wind-affected. Jailbreaks (Jails) is a consistent reef, and the crowds can show up sometimes, so get on it early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed night). 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 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
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1059 | 1241 | 553 | 410 | 400 | 407 | 408 | 408 | 443 | 370 | 356 | 281 | 263 | 258 | 210 | 205 | 168 | 208 | 204 | 211 | 216 | |
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 | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:11PM0.80m | 4:29AM0.81m | 3:27PM0.74m | 5:19AM0.74m | 3:38PM0.67m | 6:43AM0.66m | 3:19PM0.61m | 9:52AM0.66m | 11:14AM0.74m | 10:31PM0.51m | 11:49AM0.81m | 11:40PM0.62m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:33AM0.32m | 9:42PM0.04m | 10:04AM0.39m | 10:13PM0.08m | 10:37AM0.47m | 10:52PM0.14m | 11:26AM0.56m | 11:50PM0.22m | 2:28AM0.29m | 6:25PM0.42m | 4:39AM0.26m | 6:23PM0.34m | |||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
1059 | 1241 | 553 | 410 | 400 | 407 | 408 | 408 | 443 | 370 | 356 | 281 | 263 | 258 | 210 | 205 | 168 | 204 | 204 | 211 | 216 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 10 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
81 | 74 | 343 | 304 | 219 | 103 | 88 | 90 | 14 | 56 | 26 | 21 | 70 | 45 | 40 | 154 | 25 | 208 | 144 | 171 | 96 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SE 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 10 | S 17 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 15 | WNW 11 | SSW 20 | NW 9 | SW 18 | S 16 | SSW 12 | S 15 | S 14 |
107 | 49 | 52 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 41 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 37 | 42 | 22 | 127 | 38 | 79 | 127 | 56 | 68 | 63 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 254 | 254 |
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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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