J-Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.05° S 24.93° E

J-Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 03 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's J-Bay sea temperature is
19.7°C
0.2° 

J-Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


J-Bay surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 4 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 7 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 4,243 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for J-Bay this week:

The surf forecast for J-Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at J-Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 4th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 4th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 7th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for J-Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning).

Wednesday
4
Thursday
5
Friday
6
Saturday
7
Sunday
8
Monday
9
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
2.4
SW
12
3
SW
11
3
SW
10
3
SW
10
3
SW
12
3.5
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
1.9
E
8
2.2
E
9
2
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1599
1129
966
607
570
531
1584
2064
2115
1876
2536
3861
3980
2551
1562
964
489
753
753
Wind (km/h)
0
E
15
ESE
25
E
15
E
35
WSW
35
WSW
25
W
30
WSW
35
SW
30
W
35
SW
25
SSW
15
SE
25
ESE
35
E
30
ENE
5
ENE
20
ESE
25
W
Wind State
glassy
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on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
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on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
High Tide
00:06AM1.16m
12:33PM1.40m
1:01AM1.27m
1:18PM1.51m
1:42AM1.37m
1:54PM1.59m
2:18AM1.45m
2:27PM1.64m
2:50AM1.50m
2:58PM1.65m
3:21AM1.53m
3:28PM1.64m
3:50AM1.53m
Low Tide
6:08AM0.45m
7:02PM0.38m
7:00AM0.36m
7:42PM0.27m
7:41AM0.29m
8:16PM0.18m
8:16AM0.23m
8:46PM0.13m
8:48AM0.20m
9:14PM0.10m
9:19AM0.19m
9:42PM0.10m
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Temp °C
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24
Feels °C
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25
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Information about the J-Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for J-Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at J-Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our J-Bay 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 (J-Bay) 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 J-Bay 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.

J-Bay is 19 km (12 miles) from the city of Kruisfontein. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Kruisfontein. Kruisfontein has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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