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jeffreys bay Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
02:53pm

Swell

3ft

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

16mph

26mph

Rising tide

High

02:46pm

Weather

20°C

19°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

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10 day surf forecast

Today 20 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 10s	3ft 8s	Cross 6mph 8mph	3ft 8s	17°C
6ft 10s	3ft 8s	Cross 5mph 6mph	3ft 8s	17°C
5-6ft 10s	3ft 9s	Cross 6mph 10mph	3ft 9s	22°C
3-4ft 9s	1-2ft 14s	Cross 13mph 21mph	1-2ft 14s	23°C
3-4ft 9s	2ft 14s	Cross 18mph 28mph	2ft 14s	19°C
5-6ft 9s	2ft 10s	Cross 27mph 34mph	2ft 10s	16°C
2-4ft 9s	2ft 13s	Cross 15mph 24mph	2ft 13s	15°C
2-3ft 13s	2ft 9s	Cross 30mph 42mph	2ft 9s	14°C 0.45mm/h

Today 21 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s	1ft 12s	Off 27mph 34mph	1ft 12s	16°C 0.06mm/h
1ft 10s	1ft 12s	Off 26mph 38mph	1ft 12s	17°C
1ft 10s	1-2ft 10s	Off 23mph 36mph	1-2ft 10s	17°C

Tommorrow 22 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
13ft 14s	1ft 10s	On 10mph 10mph	1ft 10s	19°C
12-13ft 14s	1ft 10s	On 6mph 8mph	1ft 10s	17°C
12ft 14s	1ft 10s	Cross 2mph 3mph	1ft 10s	15°C

Friday 23 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
9-10ft 14s	1ft 11s	Cross 10mph 9mph	1ft 11s	18°C
9ft 14s	1ft 11s	Cross 10mph 14mph	1ft 11s	18°C
9ft 14s	1ft 11s	Cross 9mph 16mph	1ft 11s	16°C

Saturday 24 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7ft 13s	1ft 10s	Cross 6mph 11mph	1ft 10s	24°C
6-7ft 12s	1ft 10s	Off 7mph 8mph	1ft 10s	22°C
6ft 12s	1-2ft 10s	Off 8mph 8mph	1-2ft 10s	20°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 14s	2ft 6s	Cross 14mph 18mph	2ft 6s	27°C
6ft 14s	2ft 7s	Cross 9mph 10mph	2ft 7s	24°C
6ft 14s	2ft 9s	Cross 8mph 9mph	2ft 9s	21°C

Monday 26 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 14s	2-3ft 17s	On 8mph 8mph	2-3ft 17s	20°C
6-7ft 14s	3-4ft 17s	Cross 5mph 6mph	3-4ft 17s	18°C
7-8ft 15s	1-2ft 13s	Cross 2mph 2mph	1-2ft 13s	17°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7ft 13s	1ft 4s	Cross 6mph 6mph	1ft 4s	20°C
6ft 13s	1ft 5s	Cross 5mph 5mph	1ft 5s	18°C
6ft 13s	1ft 11s	Cross 5mph 5mph	1ft 11s	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4-5ft 9s	3ft 11s	On 8mph 8mph	3ft 11s	19°C
4ft 8s	3ft 11s	Cross 8mph 10mph	3ft 11s	19°C
4ft 8s	3ft 11s	Cross 8mph 15mph	3ft 11s	18°C

Thursday 29 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 8s	3-4ft 15s	Cross 17mph 21mph	3-4ft 15s	21°C
4-5ft 15s	3ft 8s	Cross 19mph 29mph	3ft 8s	18°C
5ft 15s	3ft 7s	Cross 15mph 25mph	3ft 7s	17°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: 20/05/25 12:00am

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