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Jacobs Bay surf Forecast / West Coast / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 26 Apr 2024 SAST
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Jacobs Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Jacobs Bay sea temperature is 14.0°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.4 °C max: 18.8 °C min: 16.0 °C)
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Jacobs Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Jacobs Bay sea temperature is 14.0°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.4 °C max: 18.8 °C min: 16.0 °C)


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 Friday (Apr 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 11AM. 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 4s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 28) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 26th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 27th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 27th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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

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Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
S
1.7
SW
1.8
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
2.1
WSW
2
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.3
WSW
1
W
0.9
S
1.2
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.3
W
1.8
W
1.7
W
2.3
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
0.8
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.4
WSW
1.7
SW
2.2
SW
2.2
SW
1.9
SW
Period(s) (?)916151615141414141413131211101011101091217151312121181012111011121210
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1050138413252061168411551063109281353438619914110688366768085303011732248471948183494078611213133651771150122166315101235774
Wind
(km/h)
25
SE
20
SE
30
SE
15
ESE
20
SSE
30
N
35
N
25
N
20
N
20
N
15
NW
10
N
15
NNW
15
NW
5
W
5
SW
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
N
15
SW
15
S
25
S
20
SSE
20
SSW
15
S
20
SSE
15
SE
10
S
5
SSW
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
S
15
SE
15
S
10
S
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:39PM
1.39
4:46AM
1.42
5:14PM
1.33
5:22AM
1.34
5:56PM
1.25
6:07AM
1.25
6:52PM
1.18
7:10AM
1.15
8:12PM
1.13
8:43AM
1.09
9:46PM
1.17
10:23AM
1.12
11:04PM
1.28
11:39AM
1.22
12:03AM
1.42
12:37PM
1.34
12:52AM
1.56
1:25PM
1.45
1:37AM
1.65
2:09PM
1.53
2:19AM
1.71
2:51PM
1.57
3:00AM
1.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:28AM
0.15
10:37PM
0.28
11:00AM
0.21
11:12PM
0.35
11:38AM
0.29
11:54PM
0.43
12:26PM
0.38
12:53AM
0.52
1:32PM
0.46
2:24AM
0.57
3:05PM
0.50
4:13AM
0.52
4:37PM
0.45
5:34AM
0.39
5:46PM
0.36
6:31AM
0.23
6:40PM
0.26
7:18AM
0.09
7:27PM
0.17
8:01AM
-0.01
8:10PM
0.11
8:42AM
-0.06
8:53PM
0.08
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise7:18--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:24--7:26--
Sunset-6:13--6:12--6:10--6:09--6:08--6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:04--6:02-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212724242625151616171816181817181817222218172320171818161716171414151817
Feels °C (?)172219212522101214151416171717181614202016151917161616161514151012131615

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Thu morning, fresh winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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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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