Pointe Jacques Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(La Digue, Seychelles)

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Pointe Jacques Surf Guide

Pointe Jacques in La Digue is an exposed reef break that only works when conditions are just right. May-Oct (Dry Season) is the best time of year for waves. Offshore winds blow from the east northeast. Easily blown out by onshore winds Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the southeast. An uncrowded break, even when it is working. Beware of Rocks, Rips / undertow - Rocks.

Pointe Jacques Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Reef	4
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
inconsistent	87°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Pointe Jacques:

The best conditions reported for surf at Pointe Jacques occur when a Southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East-northeast.

Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

What's the best time of year to surf Pointe Jacques (for consistent clean waves)?

aprilBest Season: autumn

The best time of year for surfing Pointe Jacques with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn and most often the month of April. Clean surfable waves are typically found 54% of the time in April while 46% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 0% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

54%

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

blown out

46%

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 Pointe Jacques Location Map

Interactive Pointe Jacques 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 Pointe Jacques is Praslin Airport (PRI) in Seychelles, which is 18 km (11 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Pointe Jacques is Seychelles International (Mahe) Airport (SEZ), also in Seychelles, 48 km (30 miles) away.

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Pointe Jacques Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Monday, 28 April 2025, 04:29 Local Time

m, °C	Monday 28
ft, °F	7AM	10AM	1PM	4PM
Wave (ft)	S	S	S	S
Period (s)	13	13	13	13
Wind (mph)
Wind State	glass	glass	glass	glass

Tides at Pointe Jacques

Current tide and informaton

For Anse Banane, 4 miles from Pointe Jacques.

Next High Water: 04:40am | 3ft

Next Low Water: 10:15am | 0ft

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Pointe Jacques Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 28.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (30.5 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Pointe Jacques won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 87°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite