Jeffreys Bay is riddled with amazing surf, even on the most crowded days you can still find an uncrowded wave, and were that same wave in any other town it would probably be it's premium break. In summer the water is warm and it seems to be getting warmer. The wind can still get a little chilly at times so bring a shorty with just to be safe. In winter things drop dramatically with the water temperature ranging between 12 and 18 Celsius. But with the wind chill being a huge factor bring along those hoods and booties. If you were blessed with some blubber a 3.2mm suit should be fine but if you are slightly more sensitive we recommend a 4.3 suit. Jeffreys Bay fortunately offers more than just one world class wave. There are various breaks each offering something different depending on either your mood or your surfing ability. The only thing Jeffreys Bay has a lack of is left hand breaking waves, but even that can be remedied, if you know where to look, with just a short drive up or down the coast. If you are nice to the locals - by buying them beer or introducing them to your sister, they may be kind enough to fill you in on other breaks but that all depends on your attitude in the water and what beer you buy. 

The location of the Beach House is perfect, we are right in front of Supertubes and a few minutes walk from most of the other surf spots. 

SUPERTUBES
This is the big daddy that everyone wants a piece of. It can be a bit hairy to get out on a big day - especially at high tide, and if it's your first time make sure you time it right. Check what the guy before you did and be careful as the rip will pull you down the point faster than you can imagine. The last thing you want is to paddle out and simultaneously paddle in directly in front of the hordes that gather to either watch the incredible surfing or the incredibly unfortunate. Don't rush your paddle in, if you don't feel right about it don't go. The muscles adorning the rocks behave a bit like a drunken samurai wielding a potato peeler - so think about getting some booties if you don't have any, not only for the paddle out but also for the paddle in.

Supers handles best from between 4 to 8 ft with a solid south west wind to help keep the lip up and the face vert. On the really good days the waves begins at the top and rushes without hesitation down to Impossibles. Fortunately due to its position Supertubes is somewhat protected from the south wester, but it can still make the take off tricky when you got spray flying into your face. The wave is steep, even the uncatchable face,  but you will have to get used to taking off as close to the lip as possible otherwise you will just be paddling for your own health and fitness. Some sections are racier than others but prepare yourself for the barrel section that awaits you down at the bottom - not for the faint hearted. Try not to get nailed here on the first wave of the set as the rip in this region is definitely the worst. The rocks between you and the shore around here are nothing short of menacing. They are like clumps of badly sculptured larva with holes and crevices that are dying to say hello. When the north west blows it hits you dead on as you ride, making things a lot less fun and causing the wave to be far more sectional and bumpy. The east wind simply stirs everything into a creamy soup. We recommend you rent DVD's when the east pulls into town. Supertubes can tolerate the southerly wind as long as it doesn't arrive with too much force or attitude. When it's gentle the sections become a little more playful but the rides are not as long as with the south wester. Remember the fitter you are the more you are going to enjoy this wave, the paddle back is long and the rip can at times be a pain in the triceps.
There is a channel that lies down at the bottom just before Impossibles that can be tricky at times if you get it wrong, but if you miss this one you can always paddle further down to Point where it is a little easier. This bottom channel is often easier to use when paddling out if the swell is pumping and the tide is high.



BONEYARDS
Located at the top of Supertubes this waves also offers a left and right ride. It works best at low tide with a light north west or when the wind is non existent. Keep your eye on the reef as the wave can break really shallow. The wave has earned its name because it really breaks in shallow water. When it's working there is always a heavy local presence and the guys that ride here often put the ethos "locals only" into practice. Don't give too much attitude here to the wrong person, it's not worth it.

 


TUBES
Tubes is just that, a fast hollow little wave that works best between 4 to 6ft. In many ways it is the little brother of Supertubes, just lacking the length. Point and Tubes share the same channel to get out but watch the rip, it can get a bit heavy on bigger days. The waves is best when the south wester is blowing and really comes  into its own when the swells arrives from the south or south west. Due to the nature of the wave Tubes can get crowded really quick, so if you see 15 guys in the water, don't waste your time, go look somewhere else. 
 

POINT
Point is a more the gentle wave of Jeffreys Bay, not as racy but still offering incredible rides. It can handle a larger swell than most breaks in J-Bay and also offers a couple of barrel sections. It has peak that seems to shift at times but is an easier and friendlier wave for those with less bravado or less skill. It is more exposed to the winds but at low tide you will still be able to pick up waves here when nowhere else is working.
Just because the waves are more playful it doesn't mean that the "respect thing" should be forgotten, their are some really good surfers that call tubes home, and no one like their home broken into.
Point can handle swell from between 3 to 10ft in size, and you will find the channel right in front of the car park.


ALBATROSS
The often forgotten break, it can handle the north west wind the best and if things are right can produce a wave that is fast fun and truly epic. It is always less crowded and less spoken off. It is situated about half a kilometer down from Point and is well worth checking out during your visit to Jeffreys Bay. It can be a bit of a paddle on bigger days as the wave breaks further out than most of J-bay's surf spots. As you drives into Jeffreys Bay from the East take the first turn off to your left after the Kabeljous caravan park at the stop street. Take another left and you will see the parking lot.
If you are looking for a quieter stay in Jeffreys Bay there are a number of Guest House, Self Catering and other accommodation options available in close proximity to Albatross. Check out our accommodation section for more details.

 
MAGNATUBES
A sometimes playful sometimes heavy wave with sections that are either impossible or unforgettable. The wave can get really hairy and sectional and works best with a north west wind at high tide. It leads into an area known as The Beachbreak which in summer can deliver fun and playful waves when nothing else is working. The channel is at the top of the point. Magnatubes is not as protected from the wind as what Supertubes is and when the starts blowing it can make the take off a lot more difficult and unpleasant. 
 

KITCHEN WINDOW
Kitchens is an easy, laid back reef break that breaks both left and right. It's a bit of a paddle to get out but once you're there you'll be glad you did. It often looks smaller than it is. Kitchens works best on the mid tide when the south west wind is blowing and can handle swell from between 3 to 6ft comfortably. It is a playground for many beginners and a fun wave all round. The spot is located on the western side of Jeffreys Bay to the right of the main beach.