Current weather conditions and live observations for J-Bay based on the nearest weather station observations (including METAR, SYNOP, ship and quickscat wind data). This is the most reliable place on surf-forecast.com to see what is happening with the weather in J-Bay right now. Also check out the current weather map overlays on our dynamic weather maps.
Current Weather near J-Bay
as reported by 5 closest weather stations
| Weather Station | Weather | Wind | Gusts | Temp. | Visibility | Visibility / Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19 km S7 m above sea level 2 hours ago | no report | 15.5 °C | - | - -- - | ||
Cape St. Francis 19 km S7 m above sea level 2 hours ago | no report | wind obs. (13 kph from 40 degs) was rejected (- km/h at -°) | 15.5 °C | - | - - | |
57 km E116 m above sea level 2 hours ago | dry | light winds from the S (8 km/h at 184°) | 14 °C | - | - -- 0 | |
Port Elizabeth Airport 63 km E208 m above sea level 2 hours ago | light winds from the WSW (15 km/h at 240°) | 15 °C | 10.0 | 10.0 fewscattered overcast | ||
74 km ENE46 m above sea level 2 hours ago | no report | wind obs. (7 kph from 10 degs) was rejected (- km/h at -°) | 17.1 °C | - | - -- - | |
Port of Coega 74 km ENE46 m above sea level 1 hour ago | no report | wind obs. (7 kph from 10 degs) was rejected (- km/h at -°) | 17.1 °C | - | - - | |
74 km ENE46 m above sea level 2 hours ago | no report | wind obs. (7 kph from 10 degs) was rejected (- km/h at -°) | 17.1 °C | - | - -- - | |
SHIP1236 95 km ESE15 m above sea level 3 hours ago | - (- km/h at -°) | - °C | - km | - km | ||
SHIP5555 95 km ESE3 m above sea level 3 hours ago | - (- km/h at -°) | 16.2 °C | - | - | ||
SHIP5677 95 km ESE15 m above sea level 3 hours ago | - (- km/h at -°) | - °C | - km | - km |
* NOTE: not all weather observatories update at the same frequency which is the reason why some locations may show data from stations that are further away than known closer ones. We also include passing Ship data if it is recorded close to J-Bay and within an acceptable time window.

(- km/h at -°)