Surf Forecasts:
Jailbreaks surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,205 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with S 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 (Aug 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s 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 1.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, starting off slow – first couple of days from August 25th have some small waves, but the real stuff starts building from Wednesday the 27th. There’s a gap before it’s proper, maybe two days of so-so.
Jailbreaks is the only game in town – a reef break for experienced surfers only. Water temp’s about normal for the season.
Tuesday the 25th has a small 3ft S swell (267 combined energy) with a light cross-off breeze – it’ll work but not special. Wednesday morning the 26th gets more interesting: 3ft of SSW swell with a long 16-second period, energy jumps to 556. Long period groundswell on a reef makes for clean, powerful lines and long waits between sets – easy paddling.
Thursday the 27th morning is where it cranks: 5ft SSW groundswell at 16 seconds, energy at 1187 – strong. Clean, light breeze – that’s expert territory only. Thursday afternoon gets a bit tide-affected but still 5ft.
Friday the 28th morning is solid with 4ft SSW (545 energy) and light winds. Good fun. Saturday the 29th morning has a tiny 2ft swell but a monster 20-second period (691 energy) – very long period. On the reef, that’ll be a beautiful, clean wave if you’re in the right spot.
Sunday August 30th is the standout of the first week. Morning brings 6ft SSW at 18 seconds, energy at 2338 – strong. Light offshore, clean, excellent for experts. Circle that date. Monday 31st holds similar size at 6ft with 16-second period, but winds pick up.
Early September – Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd still have chest-to-head-plus swell (4-6ft) with strong energy (over 1000), but the wind gets moderate. Thursday 3rd has 5ft S swell at 11 seconds with a moderate offshore – clean and punchy. Friday 4th is another highlight: 6ft SSE swell, 11 seconds, light to gentle offshore, energy 942 – clean waves with push.
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th hold around 5-5ft SSE, and by Sunday afternoon we get glassy conditions – flat calm, 5ft (393 energy). That’s magic, but it’s two weeks out, so check back. Monday September 7th morning is glassy again with 5ft SSE (509 energy) – serious potential. After that, Tuesday and Wednesday fade to 4-4ft with more side breeze.
Best on offer: Sunday August 30th morning at Jailbreaks – 6ft SSW groundswell, 18 seconds, clean. Top shelf for experts. Monday September 7th morning is the long-range gem – glassy, 5ft SSE, very promising.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 199 | 169 | 582 | 419 | 305 | 939 | 1109 | 856 | 687 | 446 | 342 | 249 | 416 | 1157 | 1548 | 2205 | 1249 | 1501 | 1614 | 1158 | 1044 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:28PM0.81m | 00:10AM0.58m | 12:49PM0.87m | 00:42AM0.67m | 1:10PM0.92m | 1:12AM0.75m | 1:31PM0.94m | 1:42AM0.82m | 1:51PM0.95m | 2:12AM0.87m | 2:12PM0.93m | 2:42AM0.90m | 2:32PM0.90m | 3:14AM0.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:00PM0.33m | 5:59AM0.19m | 7:10PM0.28m | 6:32AM0.16m | 7:25PM0.22m | 7:03AM0.15m | 7:43PM0.17m | 7:34AM0.15m | 8:03PM0.12m | 8:04AM0.17m | 8:25PM0.08m | 8:33AM0.20m | 8:48PM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 199 | 169 | 582 | 129 | 305 | 939 | 1109 | 856 | 687 | 446 | 342 | 249 | 189 | 1157 | 1548 | 2205 | 1249 | 1501 | 1614 | 1158 | 1044 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | WNW 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 17 | S 16 |
| kJ | 64 | 110 | 140 | 419 | 94 | 99 | 99 | 111 | 103 | 99 | 96 | 83 | 62 | 60 | 79 | 96 | 1005 | 1015 | 643 | 924 | 630 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | SSE 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NW 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | NW 9 | SSE 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 102 | 104 | 113 | 99 | 67 | 76 | 99 | 92 | 92 | 74 | 58 | 58 | 416 | 169 | 115 | 39 | 70 | 51 | 64 | 34 | 84 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 88 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 254 | 254 | 17 | 254 | 254 | 0 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 254 | 254 |
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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).
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