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jeffreys bay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
02:00am

Swell

12ft

13s

Cross wind

Cross

8mph

11mph

Falling tide

Low

05:41am

Weather

14°C

16°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 28 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
12ft 13s	5ft 13s	Cross 8mph 10mph	5ft 13s	14°C
11ft 13s	5ft 13s	Cross 6mph 8mph	5ft 13s	18°C
10-11ft 13s	5ft 12s	Cross 11mph 9mph	5ft 12s	19°C
10ft 13s	4-5ft 12s	Cross 12mph 11mph	4-5ft 12s	19°C
9-10ft 13s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 7mph 7mph	1-2ft 10s	18°C
9ft 13s	1ft 10s	Cross 3mph 3mph	1ft 10s	16°C
8-9ft 13s	1ft 10s	Cross 3mph 3mph	1ft 10s	15°C
8ft 13s	1ft 10s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1ft 10s	15°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7ft 12s	1ft 9s	On 17mph 19mph	1ft 9s	20°C
7ft 12s	1ft 9s	On 15mph 18mph	1ft 9s	19°C
7ft 12s	1ft 9s	Cross 10mph 14mph	1ft 9s	17°C

Thursday 30 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
12ft 16s	2ft 7s	Cross 18mph 23mph	2ft 7s	18°C 0.05mm/h
12ft 15s	3ft 8s	Cross 19mph 25mph	3ft 8s	19°C
11ft 15s	3ft 8s	Cross 16mph 25mph	3ft 8s	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7ft 13s	3-4ft 7s	On 16mph 23mph	3-4ft 7s	24°C
7ft 13s	3ft 7s	On 17mph 25mph	3ft 7s	22°C
6-7ft 13s	3ft 8s	Cross 17mph 25mph	3ft 8s	20°C

Saturday 01 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s	1ft 8s	Cross 23mph 26mph	1ft 8s	19°C 0.14mm/h
1ft 10s	1ft 8s	Cross 21mph 25mph	1ft 8s	18°C 0.09mm/h
1-4ft 10s	1ft 8s	Cross 16mph 21mph	1ft 8s	17°C 0.07mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
8-9ft 12s	1ft 9s	Cross 14mph 13mph	1ft 9s	18°C
8ft 12s	1ft 9s	Cross 9mph 8mph	1ft 9s	17°C
7ft 12s	1ft 9s	Cross 5mph 6mph	1ft 9s	16°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 11s	1ft 9s	Cross 13mph 13mph	1ft 9s	19°C
5-6ft 11s	1ft 10s	On 10mph 11mph	1ft 10s	18°C
5ft 10s	1ft 10s	On 8mph 11mph	1ft 10s	17°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 12s	1ft 9s	Cross 12mph 12mph	1ft 9s	18°C
6ft 12s	1ft 9s	Cross 8mph 9mph	1ft 9s	18°C
6ft 12s	1ft 9s	Off 3mph 3mph	1ft 9s	16°C

Wednesday 05 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 13s	2-3ft 10s	Cross 11mph 10mph	2-3ft 10s	20°C
5ft 12s	1-2ft 9s	Cross 7mph 8mph	1-2ft 9s	19°C
5ft 12s	1ft 8s	On 2mph 3mph	1ft 8s	17°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.