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J-Bay surf Forecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 19 Mar 2024 SAST
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J-Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's J-Bay sea temperature is 20.8°C (Statistics for 19 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 22.2 °C max: 23.5 °C min: 20.8 °C)
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J-Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's J-Bay sea temperature is 20.8°C (Statistics for 19 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 22.2 °C max: 23.5 °C min: 20.8 °C)


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 Tuesday (Mar 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at J-Bay in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 19th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 24th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 26th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for J-Bay over the next 12 days.

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Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
E
1.2
E
0.6
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.9
SSE
2.4
E
2.4
E
3.5
E
3
E
2.4
E
3
E
2.3
E
1.8
E
1.8
E
2.5
E
2.5
E
2.3
E
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
E
2.3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SSW
1.7
SW
1.7
SW
1.8
SW
2
SW
2.4
SW
2.4
SW
3
SW
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
1.7
SW
Period(s) (?)88141413899109910101011111112121115141313131212121313131314131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)206168156192257781950177518179371441100459358014501477125313591162886231929402088169714751333813800990132619421972318919121381808
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
15
S
10
ENE
20
ESE
25
E
25
ENE
20
ESE
30
E
10
ENE
10
SSE
25
SW
30
W
20
SW
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
SW
25
SW
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
S
0
WNW
10
ESE
15
SE
5
SE
5
E
15
ESE
20
ENE
10
ENE
15
SSE
30
W
25
WSW
25
SW
10
E
20
E
25
ESE
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglassononglassononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:11PM
1.07
1:45AM
1.17
1:55PM
1.20
2:16AM
1.31
2:24PM
1.32
2:42AM
1.44
2:50PM
1.43
3:06AM
1.56
3:15PM
1.51
3:29AM
1.64
3:39PM
1.57
3:52AM
1.70
4:03PM
1.60
4:15AM
1.72
4:27PM
1.60
4:39AM
1.71
4:51PM
1.57
5:02AM
1.66
5:15PM
1.52
5:26AM
1.59
5:41PM
1.44
5:53AM
1.50
6:10PM
1.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:35PM
0.58
8:00AM
0.55
8:08PM
0.45
8:29AM
0.43
8:33PM
0.33
8:53AM
0.31
8:56PM
0.23
9:16AM
0.21
9:18PM
0.15
9:38AM
0.14
9:41PM
0.09
10:02AM
0.09
10:04PM
0.07
10:25AM
0.07
10:27PM
0.08
10:48AM
0.08
10:51PM
0.11
11:12AM
0.13
11:15PM
0.18
11:38AM
0.20
11:41PM
0.26
12:07PM
0.29
12:10AM
0.37
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunrise6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--
Sunset-6:31--6:30--6:29--6:28--6:25--6:24--6:23--6:22--6:21--6:20--6:17--6:16-
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Rain (mm)
--1--------1-21------221--------1---
Temp. °C242422242423272823272620232117202018191919191919202120232621222219192119
Feels °C (?)222224242223272622292717211915201716181721212020212019232520191718181818

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue night, fresh winds from the ESE by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

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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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