
Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, W swell with 1,075 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SW 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 01) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jailbreaks in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
What’s up, it’s Rusty. Let’s break down what’s cooking at Jailbreaks. It’s a reef break that really needs a south swell to light up, and the first chunk of days is looking lean. There’s not much to get excited about until the second week.
The real standout is that morning on Thursday, August 14th.
Here’s the rundown.
Thursday afternoon, July 30th, we have a 3 ft SW swell running on a very long 16-second period. The water is sitting at 85°, which is about normal for the season. The wind is a 19 mph cross-off from the W, so the surface is clean, but the energy is only moderate (665) and the forecast is marginal. Not your day.
Friday, July 31st, the morning shows a little pulse – 2 ft SW at 18 seconds, combined energy jumps to 1069 (moderate), but the wind is a stiff 22 mph from the WSW, cross-off, and there’s a risk of t-storms. Pass. The afternoon gets wild with a 10 ft W windswell at a very short 7 seconds – that’s a 42 mph near gale. That’s pure chop for the die-hards, and on a reef, that short period is ugly.
The weekend of August 1st and 2nd stays small – 3 ft to 4 ft – with cross-off winds but nothing worth chasing. The energy stays low to moderate.
The first half of the next week stays in that 2 ft to 4 ft range with clean conditions but weak to moderate energy and storm risks. All pretty marginal.
Then we hit Thursday morning, August 14th. That’s the one. You’ve got a 3 ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period, a gentle 9 mph cross-off breeze from the WSW. The combined energy is a solid moderate 817. That clean, glassy texture with that long period is perfect for a reef like Jailbreaks – it will push right in with proper shape and long lines. The crowd report says “sometimes,” so you might have it reasonably quiet. That’s your standout session.
The next day or two after that offer more size – 4 ft to 6 ft SSE swell on the 13th with 10-second periods and energy up to 901 (moderate-to-strong). That’s a bit more muscle but shorter period, so it’ll be a bit more walled-up and suited to experienced surfers.
Bottom line: the first week is a dud, the second week has some size, but the single best bet for a clean, lined-up, quality session is the morning of Thursday, August 14th.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 72mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | W 7 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
376 | 358 | 323 | 984 | 427 | 318 | 255 | 211 | 155 | 230 | 183 | 203 | 657 | 604 | 662 | 612 | 314 | 621 | 851 | 647 | |
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-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:03PM0.94m | 1:55AM0.71m | 2:26PM0.96m | 2:29AM0.75m | 2:48PM0.96m | 3:02AM0.78m | 3:09PM0.93m | 3:37AM0.79m | 3:30PM0.89m | 4:15AM0.79m | 3:50PM0.83m | 4:59AM0.77m | 4:09PM0.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:19PM0.24m | 7:46AM0.12m | 8:41PM0.21m | 8:17AM0.15m | 9:05PM0.17m | 8:48AM0.19m | 9:29PM0.15m | 9:20AM0.24m | 9:54PM0.13m | 9:53AM0.31m | 10:23PM0.12m | 10:28AM0.39m | 10:56PM0.12m | |||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | 11 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 22 | 4 | — | 9 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | NW 8 | ESE 10 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | S 10 |
168 | 128 | 182 | 516 | 427 | 848 | 710 | 480 | 415 | 480 | 338 | 286 | 258 | 270 | 197 | 612 | 158 | 140 | 851 | 235 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SE 10 | SW 18 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 15 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 | SSW 17 |
376 | 196 | 323 | 151 | 133 | 318 | 132 | 140 | 155 | 230 | 181 | 151 | 657 | 604 | 662 | 184 | 314 | 353 | 176 | 647 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 16 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SE 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 19 | WNW 8 | NW 8 |
121 | 358 | 301 | 278 | 249 | 108 | 255 | 211 | 151 | 114 | 183 | 203 | 151 | 131 | 128 | 94 | 85 | 621 | 103 | 91 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WSW 4 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 8 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 |
172 | 28 | 263 | 984 | 825 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2651 | 398 | 670 | 954 | 958 | 670 | 941 | 0 | 3 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 254 | 7 | 254 | 7 | 7 | 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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