South Africa
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Surfing Jeffreys Bay: Complete Guide
Jeffreys Bay's Supertubes is widely considered the best right-hand point break on earth — a high-line speed wall stretching for hundreds of metres that hosts the WSL Championship Tour every July. It is a pilgrimage every serious surfer makes once.
Wave type
Point break
Skill level
Advanced
Best season
May – September
Swell
SW
Wind
Offshore W – NW
Water temp
16–22°C
Crowd
Heavy
Why surf Jeffreys Bay?
Possibly the most perfect wave in the world on its day; vibrant surf town built entirely around the lineup.
Beginner-friendly?
Lower Point and Kitchen Windows are friendlier; Supertubes itself is for very experienced surfers only.
Hazards & local knowledge
Speed and length of the wave demands fitness, occasional shark activity.
Nearby towns
Port Elizabeth • Cape St Francis
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