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jeffreys bay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
05:53pm

Swell

6ft

13s

Onshore wind

6mph

7mph

Rising tide

High

07:38pm

Weather

18°C

17°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 09 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6-7ft 12s	1ft 11s	Cross 4mph 5mph	1ft 11s	16°C
6ft 12s	2ft 14s	On 4mph 5mph	2ft 14s	17°C
6ft 12s	1ft 10s	Cross 1mph 5mph	1ft 10s	21°C
6ft 13s	1ft 10s	On 1mph 12mph	1ft 10s	24°C
6ft 13s	1ft 10s	On 3mph 5mph	1ft 10s	19°C
6ft 12s	1ft 10s	On 7mph 9mph	1ft 10s	18°C
6ft 12s	1ft 10s	Cross 9mph 15mph	1ft 10s	16°C
5ft 12s	1ft 10s	Cross 7mph 11mph	1ft 10s	15°C

Today 10 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4-6ft 11s	1ft 10s	On 17mph 21mph	1ft 10s	19°C
1-4ft 10s	1ft 16s	Cross 30mph 40mph	1ft 16s	18°C
8-11ft 11s	1ft 10s	Cross 12mph 22mph	1ft 10s	16°C

Tommorrow 11 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-5ft 10s	1ft 11s	Cross 22mph 27mph	1ft 11s	16°C 0.33mm/h
9-13ft 12s	2-3ft 14s	Cross 18mph 24mph	2-3ft 14s	15°C 0.06mm/h
11-12ft 12s	4-6ft 13s	Cross 12mph 20mph	4-6ft 13s	13°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4-5ft 10s	4ft 11s	On 3mph 5mph	4ft 11s	19°C
4ft 11s	3-4ft 10s	On 3mph 4mph	3-4ft 10s	17°C
4ft 10s	3ft 10s	On 2mph 3mph	3ft 10s	16°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
9ft 13s	2ft 9s	Cross 7mph 7mph	2ft 9s	19°C
9ft 13s	2ft 10s	Cross 9mph 12mph	2ft 10s	18°C
9ft 13s	2ft 13s	Off 6mph 7mph	2ft 13s	16°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6-7ft 13s	2ft 12s	On 5mph 10mph	2ft 12s	26°C
6ft 13s	2ft 12s	Cross 4mph 6mph	2ft 12s	22°C
6ft 13s	2ft 11s	Off 2mph 3mph	2ft 11s	19°C

Thursday 15 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 13s	2ft 10s	Cross 11mph 14mph	2ft 10s	28°C
5ft 13s	1ft 10s	Cross 4mph 5mph	1ft 10s	25°C
5ft 13s	1ft 10s	Cross 2mph 2mph	1ft 10s	21°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 12s	2ft 11s	On 4mph 9mph	2ft 11s	26°C
5ft 12s	2ft 11s	Off 7mph 7mph	2ft 11s	24°C
4-5ft 12s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 8mph 8mph	1-2ft 10s	22°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 11s	1ft 5s	On 18mph 26mph	1ft 5s	21°C
3ft 11s	1ft 8s	On 15mph 24mph	1ft 8s	18°C
2-3ft 10s	1ft 10s	Cross 14mph 26mph	1ft 10s	17°C

Sunday 18 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	1ft 11s	Cross 26mph 37mph	1ft 11s	14°C 0.16mm/h
0-3ft 17s	1-2ft 15s	Cross 22mph 30mph	1-2ft 15s	14°C
5-8ft 11s	0-1ft 17s	Cross 18mph 27mph	0-1ft 17s	13°C

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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.

jeffreys bay Surf Report

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Last updated: 09/05/25 12:00am

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