Jacobs Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.97° S 17.89° E

Jacobs Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jacobs Bay sea temperature is
14.2°C
1.6° 

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


Jacobs Bay surf forecast from 10 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 7,053 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jacobs Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Jacobs Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jacobs Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 11th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 15th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 17th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
1.9
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.9
SW
11
2
WSW
11
2
WSW
10
2.1
SW
10
1.9
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
10
2.2
SW
12
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
14
3
WSW
14
3
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
12
2.2
W
11
1.8
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1678
1922
1723
1229
1031
928
836
920
733
799
643
553
1486
1977
2382
3844
3638
2638
1697
1234
884
Wind (km/h)
15
S
25
SSW
15
S
5
SSW
15
SSW
10
WNW
20
NNW
15
WNW
10
S
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
S
15
NW
15
WNW
15
N
20
NNW
20
NW
10
N
20
NNW
15
WSW
20
S
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
2:56PM1.65m
3:19AM1.53m
3:27PM1.63m
3:49AM1.51m
3:57PM1.57m
4:19AM1.45m
4:27PM1.48m
4:49AM1.37m
4:57PM1.37m
5:21AM1.28m
5:29PM1.25m
5:57AM1.17m
6:06PM1.13m
Low Tide
8:49AM0.10m
9:14PM0.01m
9:21AM0.11m
9:44PM0.04m
9:51AM0.15m
10:12PM0.10m
10:21AM0.21m
10:41PM0.18m
10:50AM0.30m
11:10PM0.28m
11:21AM0.40m
11:42PM0.39m
11:56AM0.51m
00:20AM0.50m
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Temp °C
18
19
15
17
17
16
17
17
16
16
15
14
14
15
13
15
16
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18
17
17
Feels °C
16
14
12
16
13
14
14
15
16
14
10
11
11
10
10
11
11
11
15
14
16
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Information about the Jacobs Bay Surf forecast

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

Jacobs Bay is 8 km (5 miles) from the city of Saldanha. If you plan a holiday in West Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saldanha. Saldanha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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