Province: Eastern Cape
Town: Jeffrey's Bay

Say “Supertubes in winter” and surfers the world over will recognise Jeffreys Bay. At the end of autumn, surf bunnies from all over converge on “J-Bay” to ride the waves at Supertubes, Kitchen Windows, The Point and Magnatubes. There’s a seasonal excitement in the air, especially during the international Billabong Pro competition, as both young and old converge on the beaches to watch the riders in action.

Before the surfboard’s arrival to these part, however, Jeffreys Bay was known as a great place to collect shells – there is even a shell museum (the Charlotte Kritzinger) in town.

Jeffreys Bay falls into the greater St Francis Bay area, which is prime coastal real estate these days. Holiday resorts abound, and lighthouse lovers can visit Seal Point which has a 2.7 million candle-power lighthouse, erected in 1876.

CONTACTS: 

• The Walskipper Restaurant:
  (042) 292 0005; 
• Potter’s Place (art and craft):
  (042) 293 2500; 
• Boneyard (bar and restaurant): (042) 296 2306; 
• De Viswijf Restaurant:
  (042) 293 3921; 
• Aloe Africa Adventures:
  (042) 293 3941; 
• Papiesfontein Horse Trails and Beach Rides: 082 574 9396; 
• Jeffreys Bay Tourism:
  (042) 293 2588; www.jeffreysbaytourism.com