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Jacobs Bay surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa
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Jacobs Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Jacobs Bay sea temperature is
14.7° C
(Which is 4.0°C colder than average for this time of year)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 Thursday (Mar 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Monday (Mar 30) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 26th Mar) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacobs Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tue 31 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 15 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 919 | 710 | 615 | 485 | 513 | 543 | 461 | 179 | 203 | 316 | 748 | 881 | 813 | 1223 | 1034 | 472 | 360 | 384 | 151 | 194 | 375 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:40AM 1.19 | 8:39PM 1.08 | 9:25AM 1.08 | 10:40PM 1.09 | 11:23AM 1.11 | 12:08AM 1.21 | 12:37PM 1.21 | 1:03AM 1.35 | 1:26PM 1.32 | 1:43AM 1.47 | 2:04PM 1.41 | 2:18AM 1.56 | 2:38PM 1.48 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:15AM 0.46 | 2:07PM 0.48 | 2:54AM 0.58 | 4:07PM 0.54 | 5:12AM 0.56 | 5:51PM 0.47 | 6:34AM 0.43 | 6:51PM 0.36 | 7:24AM 0.29 | 7:34PM 0.26 | 8:03AM 0.18 | 8:10PM 0.18 | 8:36AM 0.10 | |||||||||
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tue 31 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 15 | |
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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.












