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Jeffreys Bay

Eastern Cape, South Africa
🦈Sharks🪸Sharp reef👊Localism👥Crowded

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.

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SSW (200°)
Direction range
180° - 225°
Size range
1.2m - 4m
Ideal period
16s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
WNW (290°)
Offshore range
250° - 330°
Best window
morning

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

Getting There

Airport
PLZ
Drive time
75 min

Best Season

Peak: May-Sep

Secondary: Apr, Oct

Winter swells from Antarctic. Berg winds offshore.

Data Quality

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Verified by WSL data