J-Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Eastern Cape (South), South Africa)

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J-Bay Surf Guide

J-Bay in Jeffreys Bay Coast is an exposed beach and reef break that has dependable surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Offshore winds blow from the west northwest. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell angle is from the south.. Sometimes crowded. Watch out for sharks ,rocks,mussel shells.

J-Bay Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Beach and reef	4
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
consistent	62°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing J-Bay:

The best conditions reported for surf at J-Bay occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West-northwest.

Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

What's the best time of year to surf J-Bay (for consistent clean waves)?

juneBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing J-Bay with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of June. Clean surfable waves are typically found 61% of the time in June while 31% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 8% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

61%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

31%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore J-Bay Location Map

Interactive J-Bay surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to J-Bay is Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in South Africa, which is 64 km (40 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to J-Bay is George Airport (GRJ), also in South Africa, 235 km (146 miles) away.

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Please note that some surf spot locations are approximate to protect their exact location while others are not shown at close zoom level.

J-Bay Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 10:34 Local Time

m, °C	Thursday 17
ft, °F	11AM	2PM	5PM	8PM
Wave (ft)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period (s)	15	15	14	14
Wind (mph)
Wind State	on	on	on	cross- on

What does J-Bay look like?

Latest photos from J-Bay. Upload your own or view all photos on the gallery page.

Credit: Luke Bodley Credit: Luke Bodley Credit: Luke Bodley Credit: Luke Bodley Credit: Luke Bodley

J-Bay Sea Temperature

Sunny with pleasantly warm air temperatures (feels like 21.0 °C) at J-Bay, yet the sea remains several degrees colder than the air. Most surfers will need a spring wetsuit though a summer suit or even a shorty may suffice for a short session.

Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 62°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite