The Surf Window

Albatross

Eastern Cape, South Africa

Point breakIntermediate

The long, flowing end section of Jeffreys Bay where multi-section rides finally conclude, a stand-alone intermediate wave and the finish line for the most epic runs down the point.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalESE (120°)
WindowENE–S (60°–180°)
Size4-8ft

Wind

W

Offshore

Tide

Mid

LowMidHigh

Season

April–September

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Right

Bottom

Rock and sand

Shape

Long, rolling right, gentle and consistent

Length

100–200m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: The most accessible section of the famous point, the take-off is gentle and the waves long and forgiving.

Hazards

  • •Rocky bottom in sections
  • •Current from the point above
  • •White sharks in the area

Local Tips

  • •A perfect starting point for surfers new to J-Bay, get comfortable with the current and swell rhythm before moving up the point.
  • •The beach walk north from here towards Supertubes gives the full sense of the extraordinary length of this wave.

Location

Map showing the location of Albatross in Eastern Cape, South Africa

-34.0158, 24.9300