The Surf Window

Boneyards

Eastern Cape, South Africa

Point breakAdvanced

The opening section of Jeffreys Bay's legendary point, where the biggest sets first stack up and offer the longest possible rides for those willing to take off in the most powerful part of the wave.

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

Shape

Powerful, raw right, steep take-off, fast wall connecting to Supertubes

Length

50–150m (before connecting to Supertubes and beyond)

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Expert
  • •Why: The most powerful and critical section of the point, only for those who can handle the raw force of an 8ft J-Bay set.

Hazards

  • •Rocky bottom
  • •Powerful, heavy take-off
  • •White sharks
  • •Strong current

Local Tips

  • •Few surfers take off at Boneyards, preferring to paddle to Supertubes, use this to your advantage for near-solo sets.
  • •A bigger board (6'6"+) handles the raw power of this section better than a standard shortboard.

Location

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

-34.0351, 24.9343