Jeffreys Bay was developed on the dunes overlooking the Indian Ocean in the heart of the Eastern Cape. It neighbors the small coastal hamlet of St Francis and the historical town of Humansdorp and is a 45-minute drive to the city of Port Elizabeth, which is where the nearest airport is situated.
Temperatures are moderate all year round and the area falls outside of a seasonal rainfall pattern. The summers are warm with a temperate humidity level and winters are mild and pleasant.

Aston Bay and Paradise Beach are situated between Jeffreys Bay and St Francis Bay. These areas offer long stretches of untouched sandy beaches surrounded by protected nature reserves. Sightings of small buck, tortoises, a large variety of birds, rabbits and mongoose are part of every day life in this nature conservancy and the creatures are much loved by local home-dwellers.

The Marina Martinique is located in Aston Bay. This development offers canal-side living in homes built with Cape Caribbean flair. The Marina also has its own restaurant on a sandy dune overlooking the ocean where shoes are not required and the local “white gold” – calamari is served under lanterns and starry skies.

The commercial centre this section of the Eastern Cape is situated Humansdorp. It is also one of the major stations on the narrow-gauge Apple Express railway on it trip from Port Elizabeth to the Langkloof. Humansdorp was founded in 1849, and named after Johannes and Matthys Human, who were joint founders of the Dutch Reformed Church there. The town is noted for the many trees lining the residential streets; these were planted before the First World War.

Numerous explanations exist about the origins of the town’s name. Some say Captain Jeffrey shipwrecked here and in so doing discovered the beautiful area that was to become Jeffreys Bay. Others say that the name was derived from a trader who moved here in 1850. Then there are those that believe that Jeffreys Bay was initially used as a harbor and trading post and was established in 1849 by J.A. Jeffrey, a whale hunter from St. Helena.
As time passed, Jeffreys Bay became a small fishing village and has since grown into the famous surfing sport and holiday town that it is today.
The famous Supertubes surfing sport was first discovered in the 1960s by hippies surfers who traveled to the area in combis and beach buggies in search of the perfect wave. Many of the town’s residents still recall the days when they camped alongside the word’s best waves, under starry skies. The Supertubes area is preserved to this day and looked after by the local surfers, who still take the water to enjoy spectacular sunsets over the bay. They are regularly joined in the surf by a playful school of resident dolphins.

Vibrant Jeffreys Bay boasts a rich diversity of inhabits, all of whom have something special to offer the cosmopolitan coastal town. The laid back, nature loving surfers bring an aura of relaxation, the retirees from up country bring the wisdom of their ages, the city folk in search of a quiet life by the coast bring their vision and entrepreneurial skills’ and the local and international tourists bring their sense of adventure and exacting standards, keeping the town alive even in the winter months. A common thread binds all the residents together – a love of the spectacular natural beauty of the area

Jeffreys Bay has numerous big name supermarkets, coffee shops and vibey restaurants, a library, two gyms, excellent doctors, pharmacies and dentists, a range of pubs, a wonderful selection of tourist accommodation, a movie theater and a primary school. The reputable local high school is situated in Humansdorp. The town also boasts some wonderful arts and crafts stores where shoppers can browse after a breakfast in the fresh sea air.

Jeffreys Bay is an ideal base from which to explore the untouched Baviaanskloof Wilderness area, a world heritage site, as well as the natural forests of the Tsitsikamma, the fruit-laden Langkloof valley and the orange farms of the Gamtoos Valley. The town is also close to the Addo Elephant Park, the Seaview Lion Park and the five-star Shamwari Game Reserve.

Jeffreys Bay also boasts the Kabeljous Nature Reserve, which offers a 4 km hiking trial and its own flock of pink flamingoes (in season of course). Nature lovers also enjoy the Noorsekloof Nature Reserve, which runs through a popular residential area. Here you can experience the magnificent fragrances of indigenous fynbos. The Seekooi Reserve near Paraise Beach Reserve includes a Jackass Penguin Rehabilitation Centre. There are also a number of game farms in close proximity to Jeffreys Bay.

Jeffreys Bay is a well-known surfers paradise and home of the perfect, seemingly endless, wave. Once a year the best surfers in the world get together for the Billabong Pro and residents of the town line the beaches to watch Kelly Slater score a perfect ten or to cheer on homeboy Sean Holmes as he surfs his way to the finals. With numerous surf shops and surf schools in the town there is no excuse not to hit the waves and everyone can surf once they know how.
Sand boarding is also a big attraction, with dunes aplenty in the nearby Aston Bay. Kite surfing on the Seekooi and Kabeljouws rivers attract many hardcore adventure lovers as does regular kite flying and a myriad of other water sports, including canoeing, sea kayaking, scuba diving some great angling from the rocks or out at sea.
For those who prefer the spectator sports, the beach provides ample space from which to lie and view the action. Horseback riding, mountain biking, hot air balloon safari’s, sand boarding and game drives are some other exciting options to consider for those who can drag themselves away from the pink shelled beaches.