Captain Jeffrey was forced to land his vessel due to an epidemic scurry, this is how he found and realized the potential of the little town. He built the first house which has always been known as the “white house” and his family became the first white family to have stayed in Jeffrey’s Bay.

The town has unique features such as endless summers; abundant shells a reflexed life style and white gold (calamari) for visitors to enjoy.

Jeffrey’s Bay experiences moderate temperatures all year round, the summers are very warm and the winters are known to be mild and pleasant. International surfers are known to flock the area to experience the legendary waves.The town is a very popular destination for water sports activities, these activities are practiced all year round. Jay Bay as it’s commonly called by the locals is just a 1 hour drive away from the popular holiday city of Port Elizabeth.

For accommodation Jeffrey’s bay offers a wide variety of options from luxury guest houses, back packers, self-catering and game farms.

There are many activities to take part in and experience when in Jeffrey’s Bay, the small town is not only about water sports. They offer a wide variety of shops which reflect the diversity of local talents and the town’s history.

For the visitors that are in town for some outdoor action, Jeffrey’s Bay has; Surfing & body boarding, Walking and hiking, Mountain and road biking, Swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving, Kite boarding, Fishing, Papiesfontein Beach Horse Rides and the 9 Holes Golf Course.


Jeffrey’s Bay is a busy town, without the annual events there is a lot that one can do and take part in to keep busy and entertained. There are a number of small nature reserves in the area, such as the Kabeljous Estuary and Nature Reserve, The Noorsekloof Nature Reserve and the Seekoei River Nature Reserve.

Annual events to watch out for are;Mel Botes tribute to Dire Straits @ Potters Place, The Billabong Pro, Billabong Pro Music festival, Jeffrey’s Bay Dive Festival and the Jeffrey’s Bay Shell Festival


Known to be a paradise of sunshine, Jeffrey's Bay is definitely a town to be experienced, the scenic views of dolphins, aloes and shells are a must see. The events and nature of Jeffries Bay have turned the town into a fun place all year round for one to be part of.
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