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Jeffreys Bay surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.9 m 12 s SW · Swell 2: 0.8 m 9 s S · Swell 3: 0.2 m 10 s ESE · Wind waves: 0.5 m 4 s SW
Best window this week: Wednesday 08:00 SAST — 4.8 1.4 m (4.5 ft) at 13 s, glassy wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (108° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 2.5 B 2 · A 2 | 1.1–1.3 m (3.7–4.3 ft) | 12 s | SW | 9 kt offshore | 05:18–18:49 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 2.5 B 2 · A 2 | 1.1–1.3 m (3.4–4.2 ft) | 12 s | SSW | 6 kt glassy | 05:17–18:50 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 4.8 B 2 · A 4 | 1.2–1.4 m (4.0–4.5 ft) | 13 s | SSW | 8 kt glassy | 05:17–18:51 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 4.3 B 3 · A 3 | 1.1–1.8 m (3.6–6.0 ft) | 10 s | SSW | 14 kt cross-offshore | 05:16–18:52 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 2.1 B 0 · A 2 | 1.6–1.9 m (5.2–6.4 ft) | 11 s | SW | 14 kt cross-offshore | 05:15–18:53 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 4.5 B 1 · A 4 | 1.6–2.6 m (5.1–8.4 ft) | 11 s | SSW | 19 kt offshore | 05:14–18:53 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 2.6 B 0 · A 3 | 1.9–2.5 m (6.4–8.1 ft) | 12 s | SSW | 12 kt cross-onshore | 05:13–18:54 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 14:00 | 2.3 B 1 · A 2 | 1.3 m (4.3 ft) | 12 s SW | 12 kt SW cross-shore |
| Mon 17:00 | 2.3 B 1 · A 2 | 1.3 m (4.2 ft) | 12 s SW | 10 kt SW cross-offshore |
| Mon 20:00 | 2.8 B 2 · A 2 | 1.2 m (4.0 ft) | 11 s SSW | 7 kt W offshore |
| Mon 23:00 | 2.7 B 2 · A 2 | 1.1 m (3.8 ft) | 11 s SSW | 7 kt WNW offshore |
| Tue 02:00 | 2.5 B 2 · A 2 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 11 s SW | 6 kt WNW offshore |
| Tue 05:00 | 2.5 B 2 · A 2 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 11 s SW | 5 kt NW cross-offshore |
| Tue 08:00 | 2.5 B 2 · A 2 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 11 s SSW | 1 kt WNW glassy |
| Tue 11:00 | 2.4 B 2 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.4 ft) | 11 s SSW | 5 kt SE cross-onshore |
| Tue 14:00 | 2.0 B 2 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 11 s SSW | 11 kt SE cross-onshore |
| Tue 17:00 | 2.4 B 2 · A 2 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 11 s SSW | 9 kt SE onshore |
| Tue 20:00 | 5.2 B 3 · A 4 | 1.2 m (3.9 ft) | 14 s SSW | 3 kt ESE glassy |
| Tue 23:00 | 5.2 B 2 · A 4 | 1.3 m (4.2 ft) | 14 s SSW | 4 kt WNW glassy |
Jeffreys Bay tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (SAST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | High 10:00 (+0.3 m / +1.0 ft) · Low 16:40 (-0.2 m / -0.7 ft) · High 22:40 (+0.2 m / +0.6 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | Low 05:00 (-0.3 m / -1.1 ft) · High 11:40 (+0.4 m / +1.4 ft) · Low 18:20 (-0.3 m / -1.1 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 00:10 (+0.3 m / +0.9 ft) · Low 06:10 (-0.4 m / -1.4 ft) · High 12:40 (+0.6 m / +1.8 ft) · Low 19:10 (-0.5 m / -1.6 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 01:00 (+0.4 m / +1.3 ft) · Low 07:00 (-0.5 m / -1.7 ft) · High 13:20 (+0.7 m / +2.2 ft) · Low 19:50 (-0.6 m / -2.0 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 01:50 (+0.5 m / +1.6 ft) · Low 07:40 (-0.6 m / -2.0 ft) · High 14:00 (+0.7 m / +2.4 ft) · Low 20:20 (-0.7 m / -2.3 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 02:20 (+0.6 m / +1.9 ft) · Low 08:20 (-0.7 m / -2.2 ft) · High 14:30 (+0.8 m / +2.6 ft) · Low 20:50 (-0.7 m / -2.4 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | High 02:50 (+0.6 m / +2.1 ft) · Low 08:50 (-0.7 m / -2.3 ft) · High 15:00 (+0.8 m / +2.7 ft) · Low 21:20 (-0.8 m / -2.5 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 5.5 J-bay 12 km · 1.3 m (4.3 ft) now
- 1.8 Mossel Bay 255 km · 1.6 m (5.2 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (Africa/Johannesburg). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (-34.00, 25.25); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.