Supertubes (Jeffreys Bay)

Supertubes Surf Spot

XW8P+XP Jeffreys Bay, South Africa

Point breakRight-handAdvancedApril to September (winter swells)

Where is Supertubes?

Supertubes is a right-hand point break near Jeffreys Bay in South Africa. Best season: April to September (winter swells). Level: Advanced. GPS: -34.0325, 24.9369.

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About This Break

Arguably the most perfect right-hand point on earth — fast, racy and barrelling for hundreds of metres. Supertubes is an advanced-level right-hand point break near Jeffreys Bay in South Africa, delivering world-class waves for experienced surfers and confident chargers. It is most consistent from April to September (winter swells). All tides; best on a pushing tide. Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully. Make Supertubes your home break: discover surf properties for sale near Jeffreys Bay with International Surf Properties.

Spot Characteristics

Wave Type
Point break
Wave Direction
Right-hand
Wave Quality
World-class
Tides
All tides; best on a pushing tide
Consistency
Very consistent on swell
Best Season
April to September (winter swells)
Suitable For
Advanced
Region
Africa

Local Knowledge

Crowds

Experienced crowd — respect the lineup and locals

Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Supertubes in Jeffreys Bay?

Supertubes is the heart of the long right-hand point that runs along the front of Jeffreys Bay town in South Africa's Eastern Cape, about an hour's drive west of Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) airport. Up the point sit Boneyards and Magna Tubes; below it, Impossibles, Tubes, The Point and Albatross.

When is the best time to surf Jeffreys Bay?

The South African winter, roughly June to August, when long-period south-westerly groundswell from the Southern Ocean lines up along the point and a westerly to north-westerly wind blows offshore. The WSL Championship Tour has traditionally held its J-Bay event in this window.

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