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Surf break · Jeffreys Bay, Cabo Oriental
Supertubes
Jeffreys Bay’s long, fast right-hand wave, one of the best-known in world surfing, seen from walkways over the rocks.
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About Supertubes
Supertubes is the most famous section of the Jeffreys Bay break, a rocky bottom where winter waves peel right in sequence. On good days the ride can run for hundreds of meters, passing the sections Boneyards, Supertubes, Impossibles and The Point. It’s a fast, technical wave for experienced surfers.
Its reputation grew in the 1960s and 1970s through surf films and visiting foreign surfers who discovered the break.
For non-surfers the pleasure is watching. Wooden walkways and viewpoints follow the edge of the rocks, with surfers just a few metres away. The park opposite has benches and rest areas.
The area’s sand is full of shells, and dolphins often appear in the bay.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
1 to 3 hours to watch.
Best time
From May to September, when waves are typically bigger. Early morning the wind is usually weaker and the sea more organized.
How to get there
It’s on Pepper Street, on the west side of Jeffreys Bay, a few minutes from town by foot or car.
Tip
Supertubes is not for beginners: to learn, go to Main Beach. Bring warm clothing to watch in winter.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Supertubes
Can a beginner surf Supertubes?
Not recommended. The wave is fast and breaks over rocks; beginners should go to Main Beach.
Where to watch surfing in Jeffreys Bay?
From the Supertubes walkways and viewpoints at the edge of the rocks.