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J-Bay Surf Forecast
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J-Bay surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 26 Apr 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for J-Bay this week:
The surf forecast for J-Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at J-Bay in the next 12 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 26th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 2nd May) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 2nd May) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for J-Bay over the next 12 days.
Sat 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thu 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1622 | 1016 | 703 | 598 | 387 | 273 | 234 | 154 | 203 | 694 | 1276 | 3208 | 3893 | 2840 | 4503 | 5339 | 6034 | 5532 | 3508 | 3462 | 3707 | 3082 | 1431 | 1289 | 1027 | 603 | 351 | 211 | 523 | 503 | 487 | 423 | 325 | 196 | 196 | 543 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross | off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:49PM 1.62 | 3:03AM 1.88 | 3:28PM 1.68 | 3:42AM 1.89 | 4:06PM 1.68 | 4:21AM 1.84 | 4:46PM 1.64 | 5:01AM 1.72 | 5:27PM 1.55 | 5:43AM 1.56 | 6:11PM 1.43 | 6:27AM 1.37 | 7:03PM 1.29 | 7:21AM 1.20 | 8:16PM 1.17 | 8:45AM 1.06 | 10:07PM 1.13 | 10:47AM 1.02 | 11:43PM 1.20 | 12:11PM 1.09 | 12:39AM 1.30 | 1:02PM 1.18 | 1:18AM 1.39 | 1:40PM 1.27 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:48PM 0.02 | 9:22AM -0.08 | 9:27PM -0.02 | 10:00AM -0.09 | 10:07PM -0.00 | 10:38AM -0.04 | 10:48PM 0.07 | 11:17AM 0.07 | 11:30PM 0.19 | 11:58AM 0.21 | 12:16AM 0.35 | 12:43PM 0.36 | 1:12AM 0.51 | 1:41PM 0.50 | 2:37AM 0.64 | 3:10PM 0.60 | 4:46AM 0.67 | 5:00PM 0.60 | 6:17AM 0.59 | 6:13PM 0.54 | 7:07AM 0.49 | 7:00PM 0.46 | 7:41AM 0.39 | |||||||||||||
Sat 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thu 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 |
| Sunset | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 5 | - |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 35 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 21 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, near gales from the WSW by Thu morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sat morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the J-Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for J-Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at J-Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our J-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 (J-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 J-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.
J-Bay is 19 km (12 miles) from the city of Kruisfontein. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Kruisfontein. Kruisfontein has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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