Jeffreys Bay Backpackers SOUTH AFRICA
Backpackers Jeffreys's Bay
South Africa
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Bay Lodge Jeffreys Bay
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Accommodation located right in the centre of J Bay within safe
walking distance of shops, restaurants and entertainment. A mere
200m walk from town centre and Dolphin Beach, Jeffreys Bay's Blue Flag Main Beach
the perfect place to swim or learn to surf in the perfect surfing
waves of Jeffreys Bay.
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Jeffreys's Bay
South Africa
Jeffreys Bay Home to the
Perfect Wave and Endless Summers,
Jeffrey's Bay, less than an hour drive from
Port Elizabeth, its a surfer’s haven on the Sunshine Coast in the Eastern
Cape.
Jeffreys Bay was once a port
for coasters and received its name from the nineteenth century trader J.A.
Jeffrey.
‘J’Bay is a
geographic fluke,’ enthuses South African surfing
legend Shaun Thompson. ‘It is the world’s greatest
right hand point break. Nothing can compare. When a deep south swell meets
up with a 10-knot southwest wind and a medium to low tide, the result is
perfection. A pure line of ocean energy that can be ridden for over a mile.’
But Jeffreys Bay is more than
just a surf town, it is welcoming and friendly to everyone looking to have a
great time.
Making Waves
 Jeffreys
Bay’s wave season runs from June to August, but good waves can be had as
early as April or as late as September. So don’t forget to bring your board,
but remember that this is South Africa’s winter so pack a good wetsuit as
well.
South Africa’s premier wave is at
Supertubes, which for 10 days each July hosts the Billabong Pro, a World
Championship Tour event. At this time of the year the waves are an awesome
Hawaiian size one-to-three meters high, placing them among the top ten
swells anywhere.
Other surf spots in J’Bay include Tubes
further down near The Point, Albatross, Boneyards, Magnatubes, Kitchen
Window and Main Beach. Best of all, you don’t need to bring anything as
there are a full range of surfing services from a surfing school to
equipment hire and specialist
Jeffreys Bay’s wave season runs from June
to August, but good waves can be had as early as April or as late as
September. So don’t forget to bring your board, but remember that this is
South Africa’s winter so pack a good wetsuit as well.
South Africa’s premier wave is at
Supertubes, which for 10 days each July hosts the Billabong Pro, a World
Championship Tour event. At this time of the year the waves are an awesome
Hawaiian size one-to-three meters high, placing them among the top ten
swells anywhere.
Other surf spots in J’Bay include Tubes
further down near The Point, Albatross, Boneyards, Magnatubes, Kitchen
Window and Main Beach. Best of all, you don’t need to bring anything as
there are a full range of surfing services from a surfing school to
equipment hire and specialist shops.
Beach Life
 If
all you want is relaxation then head for Dolphin Beach, a stretch of sand
and surf awarded international Blue Flag status – an eco-grading given to
beaches or marinas that meet the highest safety and environmental standards.
Here there are always fully equipped lifeguards on duty, making it a place
where the family can spend a glorious day in the sun.
Dolphin Beach is also favored by body
boarders and windsurfers, and every summer there’s a touch rugby festival on
its sands. Close by is Get Wet, which houses a long, snaking supertube, the
perfect place for parents to relax as their children hurl themselves onto
the slide to spiral down to the pool below.
Fun, Fun, Fun
For those opting for a drier outing there’s
mini golf, which is open all day, but most popular at night when there’s a
lively atmosphere. Other J’Bay activities include tandem skydiving, sand
boarding, jet-skiing, whale and dolphin watching, ocean diving, kiting and
quad biking. Or go to the Park Lane Entertainment Centre which offers bumper
cars.
For those who want to know more about the
environment there is The Shell Museum, which houses the largest collection
of seashells in South Africa. The Penguin Centre is also a popular
attraction, as is the Lombardini Game Farm just outside the town. Here you
will find rhino, giraffe and a number of buck species. African Wildlife
sanctuary 25 km from town offers the perfect getaway for families to enjoy a
variety of wildlife.
Or drop in to visit the locals. With a tour
of the Tokyo Sexwale township you will see how life unfolds in a small
formal settlement. Make sure to look out for the barber shop where only two
people can stand inside.
Surf the Shops
Da Gama Road leads to the centre of
Jeffreys Bay, a bustle of shops and restaurants. There is the Park Lane
Market Square and the Billabong Village, where some of the best clothing
bargains can be found.
Among the eateries is the quaint The
Sunflower restaurant, popular with both residents and surfers. Here by
candlelight and the strum of a guitar you can watch the nightlife stream
past. Also busy is Guido’s, a pasta and pizza restaurant, and the bars along
the beachfront.
Accommodation
There are a host of accommodation options
from backpacker lodges to luxury guest houses. The budget Surfpackers,
situated near the beach, is popular among surfers. There is also well-priced
accommodation at Ashton Bay, Kabeljouws and Jeffreys Bay Caravan Park.
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