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I & J's

Cape Town, South Africa · Surf Forecast

Scored for
Board
Level
3
Now · Shortboard · Intermediate
Poor
Overhead · Choppy · SSE
Wave
2.9m
Period
14s
Wind
21 km/h Cross
Tide
Low

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Tide · today

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5-day forecast

Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Johannesburg local

Wednesday

7 Oct
14:00
2.9m
14.1s
19 km/h
Cross
15:00
2.9m
14s
20 km/h
Cross
18:00
2.9m
13.8s
21 km/h
Cross
21:00
2.9m
14s
21 km/h
Cross

Thursday

8 Oct
06:00
2.8m
14.1s
9 km/h
Cross
09:00
2.6m
13.8s
16 km/h
Cross
12:00
2.4m
13.7s
22 km/h
Cross
15:00
2.3m
13.6s
26 km/h
Cross
18:00
2.3m
13.5s
27 km/h
Cross
21:00
2.4m
13.4s
27 km/h
Cross

Friday

9 Oct
06:00
2.7m
12.9s
29 km/h
Offshore
09:00
2.7m
12.7s
28 km/h
Offshore
12:00
2.7m
12.6s
24 km/h
Cross
15:00
2.6m
12.4s
17 km/h
Cross
18:00
2.5m
12.1s
16 km/h
Onshore
21:00
2.4m
11.9s
22 km/h
Cross

Saturday

10 Oct
06:00
2.2m
11.6s
32 km/h
Cross
09:00
2.2m
11.6s
29 km/h
Cross
12:00
2.2m
11.4s
23 km/h
Cross
15:00
2.2m
11.9s
21 km/h
Cross
18:00
2.3m
13.3s
19 km/h
Cross
21:00
2.2m
12.7s
16 km/h
Onshore

Sunday

11 Oct
06:00
1.9m
12.4s
8 km/h
Cross
09:00
1.8m
12.3s
6 km/h
Cross
12:00
1.6m
12.2s
8 km/h
Onshore
15:00
1.5m
12s
12 km/h
Onshore
18:00
1.4m
11.8s
14 km/h
Cross
21:00
1.4m
11.7s
12 km/h
Cross

See all 10 days in the app

Days 6–10 for I & J's, scored for your board.

About I & J's

I & J's is a reef break over rock in Cape Town, South Africa. It's at its best on swells from the SSW / SW / WSW with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NE, around low to mid tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.

Break type
Reef
Bottom
Rock
Best tide
low,mid
Best swell direction
SSW, SW, WSW
Best wind direction
N, NNE, NE, ENE

I & J's surf FAQ

Is I & J's good for beginners?+

I & J's is a reef break over rock, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The rock bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.

What's the best board for I & J's?+

Different days call for different boards. I & J's handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.

What tide is best for surfing I & J's?+

I & J's tends to work best around low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.

What are the best conditions for I & J's?+

Look for from the SSW / SW / WSW with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.

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