I and Js Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(South-Africa – Cape Peninsula)
| Name: | I and Js |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: NE |
I and Js in Cape Peninsula is an exposed reef break that has quite consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the northeast. Waves can be ok even in light onshore winds Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the west. A choice of left and right reefs. It very rarely gets crowded here. Take care of sharks,kelp and rocks.
Overall I and Js Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see I and Js surf quality by season and I and Js surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of I and Js |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to I and Js:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | 365s | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Inner Kom | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Outer Kom | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | The Boiler | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Boneyards | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to I and Js: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 3906 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 5314 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 5373 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 5427 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 5656 mi |
Tide stations nearest to I and Js: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 802 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Mawson, Antarctica | 2912 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Royal Bay (Moltke Harbor), South Georgia | 2948 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Heard Island, Antarctica | 2968 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Leith Harbor, South Georgia | 2973 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to I and Js: |
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| Closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 609 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 714 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Cerro Castor (Argentina) | 4252 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cerro Castor (Argentina) | 4252 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Cerro Castor (Argentina) | 4252 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to I and Js: |
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| Closest city location | Cape Town (South Africa) | 17 mi |
| Second closest city location | Khayelitsa (South Africa) | 21 mi |
| Third closest city location | Sunset Beach (South Africa) | 23 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Bellville (South Africa) | 25 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Robben Island (South Africa) | 25 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to I and Js is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in South Africa, which is 33 km (20 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to I and Js is Oudtshoorn Airport (DUH), also in South Africa, 362 km (225 miles) away.
