About
Jeffreys Bay is a small town on the Eastern Cape of South Africa that produces one of the most perfect pointbreaks in the world. Long, fast, mechanical rights that seem to go on forever.
The Break
Supertubes main peak — take off deep and run the wall. Kitchen and Impossibles sections link up on a good day.
Ideal conditions:SSW swell 6-10ft, light NW offshore winds, mid tide
Local Tips
1
J-Bay in July is cold — 4/3mm wetsuit minimum, boots if you run cold.
2
Da Gama Road is where you want to stay — walking distance to the point.
3
The rand (ZAR) is weak against USD/EUR — South Africa is incredible value right now.
4
Watch for sharks — J-Bay has a shark history. Locals surf it anyway but stay aware.
5
Billabong Pro is held here in July — waves are usually pumping during the contest window.
6
Hire a local guide for your first session to learn the lineup etiquette.
Weekend Strike
J-Bay Quick Hit
Friday
Fly into Port Elizabeth (PLZ), 75min drive to J-Bay. Check into a surf lodge on Da Gama Road — you can see the waves from your room.
Saturday
All day Supertubes if it is on. The walk from the top of the point back up after each wave is part of the experience. Braai (BBQ) dinner at the lodge.
Sunday
Morning session, then explore the J-Bay markets and surf shops. Fly back from PLZ in the afternoon.
Full Week Strike
Eastern Cape Surf Week
Day 1
Arrive J-Bay, settle in, surf check, early night.
Day 2
Full day Supertubes — get in the water at dawn before the wind picks up.
Day 3
If Supers is maxed out, surf Boneyards or Point. Afternoon: visit the Sharks Board display.
Day 4
Day trip to St Francis Bay — boat-shaped pool at Bruce's Beauties, explore the canals.
Day 5
Back to Supers for another full day. Evening: sundowners at the Walskipper.
Day 6
Safari day trip to Addo Elephant Park — 1.5hrs from J-Bay, worth every minute.
Day 7
Final morning session, drive to PLZ, fly home.
Live Conditions
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Best Months
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Trip Cost Estimate
Return flights from NYC~$820
Accommodation/night~$45
5 day trip total est.~$1045