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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

Today14

Poor

1.3mESE@14s

19km/h

1.3m@14s

19km/h

Sat15

Poor

0.9mSE@10s

10km/h

0.9m@10s

10km/h

Sun16

Poor

0.8mSE@10s

18km/h

0.8m@10s

18km/h

Mon17

Poor

1.0mSSE@10s

8km/h

1.0m@10s

8km/h

Tue18

Poor

1.2mSW@10s

13km/h

1.2m@10s

13km/h

Wed19

Poor

1.4mSSW@11s

16km/h

1.4m@11s

16km/h

Thu20

Fair

1.6mSSW@11s

8km/h

1.6m@11s

8km/h

Fri21

Fair

1.3mSW@11s

9km/h

1.3m@11s

9km/h

Sat22

Poor

1.7mSW@11s

30km/h

1.7m@11s

30km/h

Sun23

Fair

2.5mSSW@11s

23km/h

2.5m@11s

23km/h

Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 25 km/h · PM 6 km/h · Tide at 4pm (1.9m)

Swell

1.3m

ESE(104°)

Score: 9/25

Period

14s

Long period groundswell

Score: 25/25

Wind

19km/h

NNW(346°)

Score: 1/25

Weather

21°C

0.0mm50%

First light 6:30amSunrise 7:00amSunset 5:49pmLast light 6:19pm

Windswell0.2m@2sSecondary0.7mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:30–8:10am · droppingStrike window: 12:04–2:45pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.4–1.6m

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swell

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10g32

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tidem

4:06am1.7m

10:08am0.0m

4:25pm1.9m

4:38am1.8m

10:39am0.1m

5:00pm1.9m

5:11am1.6m

11:07am0.2m

5:33pm1.8m

5:40am1.5m

11:34am0.3m

6:02pm1.6m

6:13am1.4m

12:02pm0.4m

6:25pm1.4m

12:36am0.4m

6:43am1.2m

12:35pm0.5m

7:03pm1.2m

1:10am0.5m

7:21am1.0m

1:07pm0.6m

8:00pm1.1m

2:06am0.7m

9:30am1.1m

2:30pm0.9m

10:00pm1.2m

5:00am0.9m

12:15pm1.3m

5:45pm1.1m

7:04am0.8m

12:47pm1.3m

7:21pm0.7m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

4:06 am

High tide - 1.67m

10:08 am

Low tide - 0.00m

4:25 pm

High tide - 1.95m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction0/25

Swell Size9/25

Swell Period25/25

Wind1/25

Raw Score35/100

Adjustments

🤢 Wind History-7

🌊 Tide+1

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-15

Adjusted Score9/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score9

🤢 Morning Sickness🌊 Partly in the 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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