Family Fun
Mini-Golf & Skate Park
Jeffreys Bay has a small but lively skate park and mini-golf course where kids and teens can burn off energy. Perfect for a relaxed afternoon, especially if the surf is too rough for younger swimmers. Ask at the Jeffreys Bay Tourism office for updated hours and venues.
👉 Jeffreys Bay Tourism
Kids’ Surf Schools
Several local surf schools offer safe, beginner-friendly lessons for children. With soft boards, wetsuits, and trained instructors, kids can experience the thrill of riding their first wave while parents cheer from the beach. Popular options include:
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Wavecrest Surf School (wavecrestsurfschool.co.za)
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Surf School Jeffreys Bay (surfschooljbay.co.za)
Whale Watching (Seasonal)
From June to November, southern right whales migrate along the Eastern Cape coastline. They can often be spotted breaching or tail-slapping just offshore from Jeffreys Bay’s beaches, especially near Point and Kabeljous. For closer encounters, boat-based whale-watching trips run from St Francis Bay.
👉 St Francis Safaris – Whale Watching
Picnic Spots & Sundowner Views
Seekoei River Reserve (Paradise Beach)
A peaceful birding hide with picnic tables, where flamingos and spoonbills can sometimes be seen wading in the shallows.
Kabeljous Lagoon
A favourite family spot where kids can paddle in calm waters, while parents relax on the sand with a braai or picnic.
Sunset Points
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Supertubes Boardwalk – perfect for watching surfers ride into the golden hour.
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Cape St Francis Lighthouse – panoramic ocean views, stunning at dusk.
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Oyster Bay Dunes – pack a blanket and snacks for a truly secluded sundowner.
Tip for Visitors
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Bring binoculars during whale season — you’ll double your chance of spotting something magical.
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Many picnic spots don’t have shops nearby, so stock up beforehand.
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Summer evenings can be breezy — a light jacket makes sundowner sessions more comfortable.