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jeffreys bay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
07:08pm

Swell

10ft

12s

Cross wind

Cross

6mph

15mph

Falling tide

Low

10:40pm

Weather

15°C

16°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 15 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6-7ft 13s	1ft 10s	Cross 3mph 3mph	1ft 10s	14°C
6ft 13s	2-3ft 12s	Cross 5mph 6mph	2-3ft 12s	16°C
5-6ft 12s	2-3ft 12s	On 12mph 13mph	2-3ft 12s	20°C
6-7ft 12s	1-2ft 7s	On 17mph 20mph	1-2ft 7s	19°C
7-8ft 12s	1ft 10s	On 13mph 19mph	1ft 10s	18°C
9-10ft 12s	1ft 10s	Cross 7mph 17mph	1ft 10s	16°C
11ft 12s	1ft 10s	Cross 6mph 13mph	1ft 10s	15°C
9-10ft 12s	1ft 10s	Cross 12mph 25mph	1ft 10s	15°C

Today 16 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
8-10ft 13s	1ft 10s	Cross 30mph 44mph	1ft 10s	14°C 0.22mm/h
8ft 12s	1ft 10s	Cross 27mph 39mph	1ft 10s	14°C 0.14mm/h
7ft 12s	1ft 10s	Cross 24mph 38mph	1ft 10s	14°C 0.09mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
13ft 13s	1ft 9s	On 20mph 19mph	1ft 9s	17°C
12ft 13s	1ft 9s	On 17mph 20mph	1ft 9s	15°C
11-12ft 13s	1ft 9s	Cross 13mph 19mph	1ft 9s	14°C

Thursday 18 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
9ft 12s	0-1ft 17s	On 15mph 15mph	0-1ft 17s	17°C
9ft 12s	2-3ft 12s	On 11mph 12mph	2-3ft 12s	16°C
8-9ft 12s	3ft 11s	Cross 5mph 6mph	3ft 11s	14°C

Friday 19 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 11s	2-3ft 13s	Cross 19mph 20mph	2-3ft 13s	20°C
6ft 11s	3ft 8s	Cross 19mph 24mph	3ft 8s	19°C
6ft 12s	2ft 10s	Cross 20mph 32mph	2ft 10s	18°C

Saturday 20 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6-7ft 8s	5ft 12s	Cross 14mph 18mph	5ft 12s	21°C
6ft 8s	5ft 13s	Cross 19mph 27mph	5ft 13s	19°C
5-6ft 9s	4ft 13s	Cross 17mph 29mph	4ft 13s	17°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 10s	3ft 12s	Cross 13mph 13mph	3ft 12s	18°C
4ft 10s	3ft 12s	On 14mph 19mph	3ft 12s	18°C
4ft 10s	3ft 12s	Cross 11mph 20mph	3ft 12s	17°C

Monday 22 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 9s	0-1ft 13s	Cross 23mph 29mph	0-1ft 13s	16°C 0.3mm/h
2-4ft 9s	1ft 13s	Cross 17mph 20mph	1ft 13s	16°C 0.19mm/h
6-7ft 9s	2-3ft 8s	Cross 9mph 13mph	2-3ft 8s	15°C 0.11mm/h

Tuesday 23 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 13s	1ft 12s	Cross 20mph 19mph	1ft 12s	19°C
1-2ft 12s	1ft 13s	Cross 20mph 23mph	1ft 13s	18°C
3ft 8s	1ft 13s	Cross 18mph 27mph	1ft 13s	16°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 7s	2ft 14s	Cross 14mph 14mph	2ft 14s	19°C
3ft 8s	3ft 13s	On 7mph 8mph	3ft 13s	17°C
3-4ft 13s	3ft 8s	Cross 4mph 5mph	3ft 8s	16°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.