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Jam's Right surfForecast / Mainland / Tanzania
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Friday 15 May 2026 EATForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Jam's Right surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Jam's Right sea temperature is
28.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jam's Right this week:
The surf forecast for Jam's Right over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jam's Right in the next 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 9s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 16th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 16th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 17th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jam's Right over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 14 | ESE 9 | E 12 | ESE 12 | SE 6 | |
82 | 101 | 106 | 103 | 108 | 79 | 0 | 119 | 96 | 94 | 0 | 69 | 124 | 96 | 57 | 17 | 36 | 49 | 28 | 47 | 60 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:27AM2.94m | 3:39PM3.64m | 4:08AM3.00m | 4:20PM3.73m | 4:50AM2.99m | 5:03PM3.71m | 5:34AM2.92m | 5:48PM3.58m | 6:20AM2.81m | 6:35PM3.35m | 7:11AM2.66m | 7:27PM3.06m | 8:11AM2.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:20PM0.13m | 9:16AM0.25m | 10:02PM-0.03m | 9:57AM0.16m | 10:44PM-0.09m | 10:39AM0.14m | 11:27PM-0.04m | 11:22AM0.22m | 00:12AM0.11m | 12:09PM0.38m | 1:00AM0.32m | 1:00PM0.61m | 1:53AM0.55m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 |
 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | 6:13 |
— | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 30 |
29 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | E 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 6 |
 kJ | 82 | 101 | 106 | 103 | 108 | 79 | 94 | 119 | 96 | 94 | 98 | 69 | 124 | 96 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 49 | 18 | 47 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | E 15 | ESE 14 | E 13 | E 12 | — | ESE 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | 4 | 36 | 30 | 28 | — | 43 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | — | — | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 320 | 320 | — | 307 | 236 | — | — | 78 | 57 | 16 | 56 | 35 | 17 | 16 | 60 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1805 | 0 | 0 | 1805 | 0 | 7 | 1859 | 0 | 0 | 1805 | 1805 | 110 | 110 | 0 | 7 | 1802 | 1929 | 0 | 110 | 1805 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Jam's Right provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jam's Right can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jam's Right 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 (Jam's Right) 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 Jam's Right 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.
Jam's Right is 10 km (6 miles) from the very large city of Magomeni. If you plan a holiday in Tanzania (Mainland), look for hotels and other accommodation in Magomeni. Magomeni has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.
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