Eastern Cape, South Africa

Jeffreys Bay Surf Guide

Also known as J-Bay

Jeffreys Bay is one of the finest right-hand point breaks on earth: long, fast, and mechanically perfect when the Southern Ocean sends swell up the Eastern Cape. Supertubes is its signature section.

Best conditions

Best swell directionSSW (200°)
Offshore windNNE (20°)
Swell exposureDirectional (headland shelter)
Break typePoint break
Best seasonWinter (June to September)
Skill levelIntermediate to advanced

Direction and exposure values come from SwellChaser’s calibrated forecast model. Always check a live forecast and local conditions before you paddle out.

About Jeffreys Bay

J-Bay peels along a series of point sections (Supertubes being the most famous) that can link into rides of several hundred metres. It favours SSW groundswell and the clean NNE offshore that grooms the wall.

The South African winter delivers the most consistent swell, and the wave rewards surfers who can maintain speed down a long, racing line.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of wave is Jeffreys Bay?

Jeffreys Bay is a long, fast right-hand point break in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, famous for the Supertubes section and rides that can run several hundred metres.

When is J-Bay best?

The South African winter, roughly June to September, brings the most consistent SSW Southern Ocean groundswell and offshore conditions.

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