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jeffreys bay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
07:26pm

Swell

4ft

11s

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

12mph

21mph

Rising tide

High

10:28pm

Weather

13°C

15°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 25 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
10ft 13s	0-3ft 22s	Cross 5mph 5mph	0-3ft 22s	11°C
10ft 13s	0-1ft 22s	Cross 5mph 6mph	0-1ft 22s	12°C
9ft 13s		On 9mph 9mph	Flat	16°C
9ft 13s		On 16mph 18mph	Flat	17°C
6-9ft 12s		Cross 17mph 22mph	Flat	16°C
0-4ft 11s		Cross 13mph 22mph	Flat	14°C
7-10ft 12s		Cross 10mph 17mph	Flat	13°C
9ft 12s		Cross 9mph 13mph	Flat	13°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
8ft 12s		Cross 15mph 13mph	Flat	18°C
7-8ft 12s		Cross 17mph 18mph	Flat	18°C
7ft 12s	0-1ft 11s	Cross 12mph 17mph	0-1ft 11s	15°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 11s	1ft 5s	On 10mph 9mph	1ft 5s	17°C
4-5ft 10s	1ft 5s	On 7mph 9mph	1ft 5s	17°C
4ft 10s	1ft 6s	Cross 5mph 5mph	1ft 6s	15°C

Thursday 28 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4-5ft 10s	3ft 13s	Cross 10mph 8mph	3ft 13s	18°C
5-6ft 12s	2-3ft 16s	Cross 7mph 8mph	2-3ft 16s	17°C
6ft 16s	1ft 9s	On 2mph 3mph	1ft 9s	16°C 0.25mm/h

Friday 29 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
8ft 15s	1ft 9s	On 11mph 10mph	1ft 9s	18°C
8-9ft 15s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 6mph 7mph	1-2ft 10s	17°C
9-10ft 15s	1-2ft 8s	Cross 2mph 3mph	1-2ft 8s	15°C

Saturday 30 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
9ft 13s	1ft 6s	On 14mph 14mph	1ft 6s	17°C
9ft 13s	1ft 8s	Cross 9mph 10mph	1ft 8s	16°C 0.06mm/h
8-9ft 13s	1ft 8s	On 6mph 9mph	1ft 8s	15°C 0.11mm/h

Sunday 31 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 12s	1ft 11s	Cross 16mph 19mph	1ft 11s	19°C
6ft 12s	2ft 9s	Cross 17mph 23mph	2ft 9s	18°C
6ft 12s	0-1ft 10s	Cross 15mph 23mph	0-1ft 10s	16°C

Monday 01 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5-6ft 12s	0-2ft 17s	Cross 8mph 8mph	0-2ft 17s	22°C
5ft 12s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 5mph 6mph	1-2ft 10s	20°C
5ft 12s	3-4ft 8s	Cross 3mph 3mph	3-4ft 8s	19°C

Tuesday 02 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 11s	4ft 10s	On 11mph 12mph	4ft 10s	20°C
4-5ft 12s	4ft 15s	Cross 7mph 9mph	4ft 15s	18°C
6-7ft 16s	3ft 10s	Cross 2mph 2mph	3ft 10s	17°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7ft 14s	2ft 9s	Cross 10mph 11mph	2ft 9s	19°C
7ft 14s	3ft 9s	Cross 8mph 11mph	3ft 9s	19°C
7ft 13s	2ft 9s	Cross 6mph 8mph	2ft 9s	18°C

Historical data

Location guide

Jeffreys Bay, popularly known as "JBay," is located in South Africa's Eastern Cape. Famous for its consistent waves, it offers surfers a unique experience that is hard to replicate elsewhere. Being a world-renowned surf spot, Jeffrey's Bay has conditions that continuously challenge even the most experienced surfers. The surfing conditions at Jeffreys Bay can be described as diverse because of its variety of surf breaks. The Supertubes, arguably the most well-known break offers a fast, hollow right-hand point break, which makes for thrilling rides. This is the site of annual professional surfing competitions and is recognized for its long wall and speed. The sheer power and speed of the Supertubes can mean it is often best suited for more seasoned surfers. The Point, another favorite break at JBay, offers surfers a long ride with a slower pace compared to the Supertubes. It's perfect for intermediate surfers as it still possesses enough of a challenge while minimizing the risk of a heavy wipeout. On larger swells, it links up with Supertubes, providing an even longer ride. The water temperature at Jeffreys Bay can vary dramatically due to the shifting currents. Generally, it's relatively cold due to the Benguela Current that flows from the Southern Ocean up the western coast of Africa. Wearing a wetsuit is almost a necessity year-round, though you will need a thicker one in the winter months when temperatures can drop even further. The weather conditions are highly unpredictable. Winds can sometimes flip onshore without notice, and while winter generally provides the most consistent weather and wave patterns, summer often brings big cyclone swell from the east, creating larger, more unpredictable waves. Overall, Jeffreys Bay offers some of the best surf on the planet. Its consistent right-hand point breaks cater to a range of surfing abilities, and its variable conditions keep even the most experienced surfers on their toes.