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J-Bay Surf Forecast
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J-Bay surf Forecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
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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 Friday (Apr 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at J-Bay in the next 12 days are 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 28th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for J-Bay over the next 12 days.
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
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| Energy (?) | 287 | 443 | 586 | 1048 | 2146 | 1446 | 1002 | 1065 | 975 | 890 | 733 | 488 | 310 | 163 | 264 | 700 | 649 | 573 | 316 | 333 | 240 | 200 | 169 | 282 | 419 | 292 | 568 | 1558 | 1609 | 1043 | 1558 | 2760 | 11588 | 9704 | 9237 | 7322 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:57PM 1.49 | 5:06AM 1.56 | 5:29PM 1.42 | 5:39AM 1.47 | 6:06PM 1.33 | 6:19AM 1.36 | 6:56PM 1.23 | 7:14AM 1.23 | 8:14PM 1.15 | 8:46AM 1.12 | 10:10PM 1.16 | 10:48AM 1.12 | 11:42PM 1.30 | 12:12PM 1.23 | 12:42AM 1.47 | 1:09PM 1.36 | 1:28AM 1.63 | 1:55PM 1.48 | 2:10AM 1.75 | 2:36PM 1.57 | 2:50AM 1.82 | 3:15PM 1.62 | 3:29AM 1.82 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:50AM 0.13 | 10:56PM 0.23 | 11:21AM 0.20 | 11:28PM 0.31 | 11:56AM 0.29 | 12:07AM 0.41 | 12:41PM 0.39 | 1:00AM 0.53 | 1:45PM 0.50 | 2:29AM 0.63 | 3:23PM 0.55 | 4:36AM 0.61 | 5:05PM 0.50 | 6:07AM 0.47 | 6:16PM 0.39 | 7:05AM 0.30 | 7:09PM 0.26 | 7:51AM 0.15 | 7:53PM 0.16 | 8:32AM 0.04 | 8:35PM 0.08 | 9:10AM -0.02 | 9:15PM 0.05 | |||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 27 | 29 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 25 | 29 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 27 | 28 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon 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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