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J-Bay Surf Forecast
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J-Bay surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 23 Apr 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
J-Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's J-Bay sea temperature is
18.7° C
(Which is 2.5°C colder than average for this time of year)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 Friday (Apr 24) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at J-Bay in the next 16 days are 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 24th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for J-Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu night, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Mon morning, light winds from the WNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thu 30 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 8 | E 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | |
1286 | 548 | 409 | 469 | 273 | 254 | 239 | 184 | 152 | 2628 | 3399 | 5669 | 9994 | 9295 | 6747 | 4627 | 3370 | 1709 | 670 | 460 | 1965 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 8:46PM1.16m | 9:28AM1.07m | 10:49PM1.17m | 11:30AM1.09m | 00:14AM1.28m | 12:42PM1.18m | 1:06AM1.41m | 1:29PM1.29m | 1:45AM1.51m | 2:06PM1.38m | 2:17AM1.58m | 2:38PM1.45m | 2:47AM1.63m | 3:08PM1.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:12AM0.63m | 3:58PM0.58m | 5:26AM0.61m | 5:42PM0.54m | 6:44AM0.49m | 6:46PM0.44m | 7:31AM0.37m | 7:29PM0.35m | 8:07AM0.27m | 8:05PM0.28m | 8:37AM0.19m | 8:36PM0.23m | 9:04AM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — |
 | 5:47 | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 20 |
13 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | E 8 | SSW 12 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 1286 | 488 | 306 | 469 | 251 | 229 | 239 | 184 | 152 | 121 | 66 | 33 | 35 | 9295 | 6747 | 4627 | 3370 | 1709 | 670 | 386 | 1965 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 12 | — | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 15 | — | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 10 | WSW 11 | E 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 14 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | — | 548 | — | 193 | 273 | 254 | 169 | 154 | 145 | 34 | — | 56 | — | 18 | 18 | 242 | 18 | 279 | 241 | 460 | 206 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 9 | S 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 54 | 102 | 387 | 170 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | E 8 | ENE 9 | NNW 3 | — | W 3 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | — | — | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 623 | — | 409 | 808 | 1 | — | 8 | 12 | 23 | 2628 | 3399 | 5669 | 9994 | — | — | 597 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 140 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 464 | 587 | 665 | 453 | 142 | 142 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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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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