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Jeffreys Bay

Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Jeffreys Bay is surfing's ultimate right-hand point break—a legendary sand-bottomed wave that spirals down a long bay on South Africa's Eastern Cape. The wave connects multiple sections: Boneyards, Supertubes, Impossibles, Tubes, The Point, and Albatross, with rides of 300+ meters on perfect days. Supertubes is the crown jewel—a flawless barrel machine that has hosted elite competition since the 1970s. Winter brings consistent Antarctic groundswells and offshore "Berg" winds that groom the wave to perfection. The water is cold, the locals are proud, and the potential for unforgettable tubes is unmatched.

10-Day Forecast

Today5

Poor

1.0mESE@10s

17km/h

1.0m@10s

17km/h

Thu6

Poor

1.8mSSW@10s

15km/h

1.8m@10s

15km/h

Fri7

Poor

1.6mSSW@11s

7km/h

1.6m@11s

7km/h

Sat8

Fair

1.4mSW@11s

19km/h

1.4m@11s

19km/h

Sun9

Poor

2.0mSSW@11s

21km/h

2.0m@11s

21km/h

Mon10

Poor

2.0mS@9s

13km/h

2.0m@9s

13km/h

Tue11

Poor

1.8mSSE@10s

17km/h

1.8m@10s

17km/h

Wed12

Poor

1.8mE@9s

11km/h

1.8m@9s

11km/h

Thu13

Poor

1.5mESE@12s

10km/h

1.5m@12s

10km/h

Fri14

Poor

1.4mE@12s

11km/h

1.4m@12s

11km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 19 km/h · PM 11 km/h · Tide at 12pm (0.7m)

Swell

1.0m

ESE(122°)

Score: 3/25

Period

10s

Medium period swell

Score: 2/25

Wind

17km/h

NW(313°)

Score: 1/25

Weather

20°C

0.0mm3%

First light 6:39amSunrise 7:09amSunset 5:43pmLast light 6:13pm

Windswell0.1m@1sSecondary0.6mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 7:30am–5:34pm · through lowIdeal tide: 0.4–1.6m

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3m1.5

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swell

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6g26

tidem

12:54am0.7m

6:57am1.6m

12:53pm0.7m

7:17pm1.8m

1:42am0.8m

7:54am1.5m

1:50pm0.9m

8:12pm1.6m

3:03am0.8m

9:18am1.3m

3:10pm0.8m

10:07pm1.5m

4:54am0.9m

11:30am1.4m

5:30pm1.0m

6:37am0.8m

12:43pm1.5m

7:12pm0.7m

1:11am1.6m

7:39am0.5m

1:42pm1.6m

8:08pm0.3m

2:02am1.5m

8:20am0.1m

2:33pm1.6m

8:50pm0.1m

2:48am1.6m

9:00am0.0m

3:15pm1.8m

9:24pm0.1m

3:30am1.8m

9:38am0.1m

3:50pm2.0m

10:04pm0.2m

4:04am1.9m

10:08am0.2m

4:27pm2.1m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

12:54 am

Low tide - 0.67m

6:57 am

High tide - 1.63m

12:53 pm

Low tide - 0.73m

7:17 pm

High tide - 1.81m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction0/25

Swell Size3/25

Swell Period2/25

Wind1/25

Raw Score6/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+5

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-15

📉 Undersized Swell-10

⚖️ Penalty Stack Cap+5

🚫 Undersized Capmax 44

Adjusted Score0/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score0

🌊 Optimal tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SW (215°)
Direction range: 193° - 226°
Size range: 1.2m - 4m
Ideal size: 3.2m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: W (267°)
Offshore range: 232° - 301°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid
Optimal range: 0.4m - 1.6m

Water temp

18°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

7/10

Crowd level

8/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Jeffreys Bay?

Jeffreys Bay works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.6m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Jeffreys Bay?

Offshore wind at Jeffreys Bay blows from the W (267°). Anything in the 232° to 301° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Jeffreys Bay?

Jeffreys Bay wants SW swell (193° to 226°) between 1.2m and 4m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Jeffreys Bay?

The main season at Jeffreys Bay is May-Sep. A secondary window runs Apr, Oct. Winter swells from Antarctic. Berg winds offshore.

How do I get to Jeffreys Bay?

Fly into PLZ, then allow about 75 minutes by road.

What kind of wave is Jeffreys Bay?

Jeffreys Bay is a point break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 7/10.

Best Season

Peak: May-Sep

Secondary: Apr, Oct

Winter swells from Antarctic. Berg winds offshore.

Getting There

Airport

PLZ

Drive time

75 min

Data quality

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🤙 Strike Specialist

The Strike Specialist in South Africa is Llewellyn Whittaker. Get in touch with them for the best chance of scoring the best waves in South Africa — and don't forget to tell 'em Barrel D sent ya. He also offers high-level surf coaching, so you can level up while you strike.

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