Jeffreys Bay Information and Tourist Attractions JEFFREYS BAY ACCOMMODATION
Jeffreys Bay situated in the Eastern Province of South Africa and is the gateway to the most spectacular Garden Route. Jeffreys Bay is referred to by many as J’Bay. This seaside village of Jeffreys Bay was first placed on the map in 1894 when a trading store was opened and in 1926 was declared a village management board.
Jeffreys Bay today is a huge tourist attraction and world renowned for its surfing spots. Every year in July Jeffreys Bay hosts the Billabong Pro, a world sporting event. Jeffreys Bay is acclaimed as being one of the top 10 surfing spots in the world and known as the “Surf Mecca of the World”. Local and International surfers flock to this coastal village of Jeffreys Bay for the ultimate challenge of the world famous Supertubes. Jeffreys Bay boasts with many surfing spots such as Kitchen Windows, Point and Breakers. Jeffreys Bay beaches are safe for bathing and offer endless excitement for water sports. Dolphin Beach was recently awarded a Blue Flag Status.
Another amazing event is the Jeffreys Bay shell festival, held every year for over 20 years in September. Local and international tourists stream in by the 1000’s and the coastal town becomes a hub of excitement. The festival is held in the Central Business District (just metres from the ocean) and stretches over 4 days. Jeffreys Bay beaches boast over 600 types of shells.
The festival showcases these shells mainly in terms of their functional and decorative beauty. Ornaments, cutlery, crockery, pictures, jewellery are some of the ways in which they are used. The festival also offers cultural music, dancing, fine food with over 250 stalls, making it a fun day for the entire family.
Jeffreys Bay is bordered on both sides by nature reserves and rivers, the Kabeljous and Seekoei Estuaries and within Jeffreys Bay the Noorsekloof nature reserve. In close proximity to Jeffreys Bay are St Francis Bay, Aston Bay, Humansdorp, Paradise Beach, and Oyster Bay.
Jeffreys Bay Climate
Jeffreys Bay gets its rain in winter with average temperatures of 24 degree C in summer and 17 degree C in winter. The average sea temperature is about 21 degree C in summer and 15 degree C in winter. More information
Jeffreys Bay offers accommodation to suite everyones needs, from self catering accommodation in Jeffreys Bay to Jeffreys Bay Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Back packers, Hotels.
Jeffreys Bay Tourist Attractions (in and around J'Bay)
Explore Jeffreys Bay tourist attractions and activities. There is so much to do in Jeffreys Bay and the surrounding Jeffreys Bay area from mild family activities to extreme adventure activities.
African Dawn Wildlife Sanctuary.
African Dawn Wildlife Sanctuary and Endangered Species Breeding Centre set in the heart of a lush valley. Situated between Jeffrey's Bay and Port Elizabeth lies African Dawn a truly beautiful bird and wildlife sanctuary, featuring an endangered cat breeding program and rehabilitation centre for wild animals and birds. More Information
Jeffreys Bay Surf Museum
Essentially, Jeffreys Bay is one of the top ten surfing destinations in the world, so to have a surf museum in this typically surf driven town was always a must. More Information
Jeffreys Bay Shell Museum
Jeffreys Bay has always been associated with its beautiful & rich variety of shells.
The Shell Museum of Jeffreys Bay has become world renowned & is visited by shell fanatics from all over the world. More Information
Jeffreys Bay Surf School
Learning to surf is easy, safe and whole lot of fun in the sun. Dolphins Surfing the same waves with you is an experience not to be missed. J Bay offers fairly warm waters and well protected surf conditions in a safe environment. More Information
Jeffreys Bay offers a host of activities from fishing, abseiling, black water tubing, paragliding, river rafting, sand boarding, sailing, scuba diving, and more.
Bungee Jumping @ Tsitsikamma
Bungy Jump The world's highest jump from the legendary Bloukrans Bridge. This is the Rolls Royce of jumps. Access to the jump point on the top of the arch is via a specially engineered walkway underneath the road deck in almost a mystical way. Height: 216m.
This is the ultimate thrill! This IS the highest commercially operated Bungy Jump in the world. More information
