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Jacobs Bay surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 15 Apr 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jacobs Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Jacobs Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jacobs Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 15th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 15th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 17th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacobs Bay over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 3761 | 3833 | 3736 | 2667 | 3000 | 6160 | 3731 | 2673 | 1725 | 1255 | 938 | 655 | 232 | 185 | 380 | 364 | 1055 | 934 | 401 | 260 | 194 | 153 | 188 | 493 | 834 | 2568 | 2424 | 1527 | 1142 | 936 | 2366 | 2547 | 2084 | 1658 | 1155 | 638 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:33PM 1.39 | 4:39AM 1.42 | 5:02PM 1.33 | 5:08AM 1.34 | 5:34PM 1.24 | 5:40AM 1.24 | 6:13PM 1.16 | 6:21AM 1.15 | 7:10PM 1.08 | 7:27AM 1.06 | 8:44PM 1.04 | 9:15AM 1.03 | 10:25PM 1.11 | 10:55AM 1.09 | 11:33PM 1.25 | 12:02PM 1.22 | 12:24AM 1.41 | 12:53PM 1.36 | 1:08AM 1.57 | 1:38PM 1.48 | 1:50AM 1.69 | 2:21PM 1.57 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:25AM 0.16 | 10:32PM 0.27 | 10:52AM 0.23 | 11:00PM 0.34 | 11:20AM 0.31 | 11:30PM 0.43 | 11:54AM 0.39 | 12:08AM 0.52 | 12:40PM 0.48 | 1:07AM 0.61 | 1:53PM 0.55 | 2:53AM 0.65 | 3:42PM 0.56 | 4:50AM 0.57 | 5:10PM 0.48 | 5:59AM 0.42 | 6:09PM 0.36 | 6:48AM 0.24 | 6:56PM 0.24 | 7:31AM 0.08 | 7:40PM 0.14 | 8:13AM -0.04 | 8:22PM 0.06 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue night, light winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue morning, strong winds from the S by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu morning, light winds from the SE by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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