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I and Js surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 16 Jan 2026 SAST
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I and Js surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's I and Js sea temperature is
20.0° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for I and Js this week:

The most powerful waves expected at I and Js in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 18th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for I and Js over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon morning, near gales from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SW
1.5
SW
2.1
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.4
SW
2.2
SSW
1.7
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
2.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)1091091012121212111110101112121211111315
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)333168216383869334637322756155711236634084084067666145423963145942349
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSE
30
S
15
SSE
15
WNW
30
W
25
SSW
20
S
30
SSE
35
SE
30
SSE
35
SSE
40
SE
40
SE
55
SE
45
SE
35
SE
50
SSE
40
SE
30
SE
40
SSE
35
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:09PM
1.29
2:42AM
1.29
2:45PM
1.36
3:15AM
1.37
3:18PM
1.41
3:46AM
1.45
3:51PM
1.45
4:18AM
1.50
4:23PM
1.45
4:49AM
1.53
4:56PM
1.44
5:21AM
1.54
5:31PM
1.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:10AM
0.43
8:33PM
0.27
8:46AM
0.36
9:05PM
0.20
9:19AM
0.29
9:35PM
0.14
9:52AM
0.24
10:04PM
0.10
10:24AM
0.21
10:33PM
0.09
10:57AM
0.19
11:04PM
0.10
11:31AM
0.19
11:36PM
0.14
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise5:50--5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--
Sunset-8:00--8:00--8:00--7:59--7:59--7:59--7:58-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----1---------------
Temp. °C181818192119171817181919202020212120212120
Feels °C (?)131313161614121310131314131211151412161614
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Information about the I and Js Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for I and Js provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at I and Js can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our I and Js surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (I and Js) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for I and Js may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near I and Js, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 28 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bellville which is 40 km (25 miles) away, Robben Island, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.

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