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I and Js Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Cape Town, South Africa)

I and Js Surf Guide

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.

I and Js Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef2fairly consistent
17.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing I and Js:

The best conditions reported for surf at I and Js occur when a West swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.

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

mayBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing I and Js with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of May. Clean surfable waves are typically found 21% of the time in May while 68% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 11% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
21%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
68%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
11%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

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Interactive I and Js 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 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.

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I and Js Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 10:41 Local Time
Tuesday 05
11AM2PM5PM8PM
Wave (m)
2.3
WSW
2.5
SSW
3
SSW
3.5
S
Period (s) 12 11 11 11
Wind (km/h)
10
10
10
10
Wind State cross-
off		 cross cross-
on		 cross

I and Js Sea Temperature

The water temperature (17.7 °C) at I and Js 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*: 17.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite
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Swell History at I and Js

Surf stats for I and Js, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

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Wind History at I and Js

Wind stats for I and Js, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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