The Surf Window

Supertubes

Eastern Cape, South Africa

Point breakExpert

The jewel in Jeffreys Bay's crown, the section of J-Bay that delivers the deepest, most mechanically perfect barrels, drawing the world's best surfers every winter for the WSL CT event.

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

Perfect, cylindrical barrel, long, fast, and flawless

Length

150–300m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Expert
  • •Why: The wave is fast, powerful, and over rock, the world's best compete here and even they get worked.

Hazards

  • •Rocky bottom
  • •White sharks, great whites are regularly sighted in the area
  • •Extreme localism and competitive pecking order
  • •Strong current pulling down the point

Local Tips

  • •Even watching Supertubes fire from the beach is a profound surfing experience.
  • •The WSL event is usually held late June–mid July, timing a trip around it is the ultimate J-Bay experience.

Location

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

-34.0332, 24.9352