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The Point kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
South Africa · Eastern Cape
Overview
The Point is the start of the Jeffreys Bay point break series, located north of Supertubes. This is where southwest swells begin to break along the reef towards the south. The wave is less powerful than Supertubes but offers long rides. For kiting, this is an advanced spot due to the rocky bottom but more accessible than Supertubes. Transition zone between the sandy beach to the north and the reef to the south.
Spot forecast for The Point
Sunrise 05:32 · Sunset 18:37
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.1 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.8 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.3 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.2 m
The Point: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
291h
in January · 30.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to March, peaking in January: 28 rideable days a month and 291 hours of usable wind, at 24 °C. The low point is July, at 7.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 72% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 19 °C. The wettest month is October, with 75 mm.
Monthly averages: The Point
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.5 | 291 h | 25 °C | 43 mm |
| February | 27.0 | 233 h | 25 °C | 21 mm |
| March | 29.5 | 190 h | 25 °C | 35 mm |
| April | 21.5 | 129 h | 23 °C | 50 mm |
| May | 17.0 | 66 h | 23 °C | 8 mm |
| June | 8.5 | 35 h | 20 °C | 62 mm |
| July | 7.5 | 25 h | 19 °C | 24 mm |
| August | 18.0 | 79 h | 20 °C | 8 mm |
| September | 23.5 | 146 h | 20 °C | 23 mm |
| October | 29.0 | 215 h | 22 °C | 75 mm |
| November | 29.0 | 266 h | 23 °C | 41 mm |
| December | 30.0 | 289 h | 25 °C | 14 mm |
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Technical details of The Point spot
The spot works with winds from ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW.
Spot functioning
The spot works with SW swell on the reef, with SE wind. Waves are longer and less hollow than at Supertubes. Good spot for long wave riding runs. Mid-high to high tide recommended. Kiting is more tolerated here than at Supertubes. The wave can connect all the way to Supertubes during large swells, offering exceptionally long rides.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Waves of 1-2.5 metres. Rocky reef bottom, less shallow than Supertubes. Currents along the reef. Water temperature between 18-22°C. 3/2 wetsuit in summer, 4/3 in winter.
Parking
Access from the coastal road north of Supertubes. Limited parking along the road. Accessible on foot from Supertubes parking or from Albatross. View of the break from the road.
Wind specificities
Southeast wind blows side-onshore. Similar characteristics to other J-Bay spots. Strength of 15-25 knots in summer. SE thermal is reliable in the afternoon. Position at the north of the break series offers slightly less direct wind exposure.
Hazards
Rocky reef — risk of injury. Currents pushing towards Supertubes. Sharks (great whites). Respect surfers. Do not ride without knowing the spot. Powerful waves during large swells.
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