The world-renowned surfing hotspot with famous breaks and white-sand beaches

The popular seaside resort town of Jeffrey’s Bay is a fast growing town, and is considered one of the most iconic surfing destinations in the world. Best known for its sandy beaches and excellent waves, it’s a playground for ocean lovers from all over. What’s more, the vibrant town has numerous restaurants, surf shops, a thriving craft industry, small Shark Aquarium, and – of course – a Surf Museum.

Highlights

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Whether you’re already a surfing pro or want to take a few lessons, surfing has to be the top thing to do here.
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Visit surrounding estuaries, rivers, and nature reserves for some stellar birding and wildlife viewing.
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Stay on the lookout for large schools of dolphins and seasonal whales.
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Indulge in a multitude of adrenaline-based activities, like kite surfing, windsurfing, sailing, snorkelling, scuba diving and fishing!
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If you’re more of a landlubber, try your hand at sandboarding. The dunes here are perfectly suited to sand surfing.

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Best time to go to Jeffrey's Bay

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In Jeffreys Bay, the summers are short and warm; the winters are long, cool, and windy; and it is dry and mostly clear year round. Arguably the best time to visit Jeffrey’s Bay for warm-weather activities is from mid November to early April. However, during the winter months (May to September), surfers from around the globe migrate here for the epic surfing conditions.

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