Albatross Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Eastern Cape (South), South Africa)

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Albatross Surf Guide

Albatross in Jeffreys Bay Coast is a sheltered beach and reef break that has dependable surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Works best in offshore winds from the southwest. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell angle is from the south southwest.. It's sometimes crowded here. Beware of sharks ,rocks,mussel shells.

Albatross Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Beach and reef	4	consistent	65°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Albatross:

The best conditions reported for surf at Albatross occur when a South-southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southwest.

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What's the best time of year to surf Albatross (for consistent clean waves)?

augustBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Albatross with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of August. Clean surfable waves are typically found 35% of the time in August while 17% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 48% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

35%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

17%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

48%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Albatross Location Map

Interactive Albatross surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Albatross is Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in South Africa, which is 63 km (39 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Albatross is George Airport (GRJ), also in South Africa, 235 km (146 miles) away.

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Albatross Surf Forecasts:

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12 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 08:44 Local Time

m, °C	Tuesday 08
ft, °F	11AM	2PM	5PM	8PM
Wave (ft)	SSW	SSW	S	S
Period (s)	13	13	13	13
Wind (mph)
Wind State	cross- on	cross	cross- off	glass

Tides at Albatross

Current tide and informaton

For Albatross, 0 miles from Albatross.

Next High Water: 02:37pm | 4ft

Next Low Water: 08:33pm | 1ft

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Albatross Sea Temperature

The water temperature (18.4 °C) at Albatross is relatively warm. If the sun does come out as forecast, it should feel warm enough to surf in a summer wetsuit. Effective air temperature of 14.0 °C.

Today, many surfers would wear a summer wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 65°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite