JBay Surf View

What guests say

"The flat is fantastic, just a few minutes walking from the beach and with an unforgettable view."

Vittoria Lamonaca

"Kurt welcomed us with open arms despite it being 9pm at night! My friends had an awesome time jamming with him at the garage studio."

Faridah Saad

"Great apartment with lots of space, a nice terrace and superb view of all the surfing spots. Kurt is a great host too."

Nicole Van den Adel

Booking.com Guest Review Award · 9.7 / 10 (2017)

Booking.com current score TBC

Airbnb rating TBC

Google rating TBC

Choose your spot

Three flats, each named after a break.

Every flat has its own entrance and security. Kurt lives upstairs, so help is always one knock away. Check the live calendar, then WhatsApp or request to book in one step.

Tubes lounge opening onto the deck, with Jeffreys Bay and the surf beyond

Tubes sandstone shower with a bay view window

Tubes · the luxury front flat

Sleeps 42 en-suite bedroomsSea-view deck

from R1,200 per night · to R1,800 by season and guests TBC

"Tubes: going nowhere fast, unless you hit a bit of luck and make it to the Point." — Bruce Gold

Beach and wave views from every room, even the showers
Timber deck off the lounge; the view runs from Boneyards to Albatross, the whole sweep of breaks
Fully equipped kitchen, also with the view
Private garden and braai below the deck
Large smart TV and Wi-Fi. No DSTV, but an HDMI cable for Netflix from your laptop

WhatsApp about Tubes Request to book

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Point flatlet with double bed and kitchenette

Point · the modern flatlet

Sleeps 1 to 2Double bedroomOutdoor fire area

from R600 per night · to R1,000 by season and guests TBC

"Point: slow and easy, except sometimes..." — Bruce Gold

A view over the fence straight up the line-up at Supers
All new: double bed, kitchenette, separate bathroom with shower
Wall-mounted TV and Wi-Fi; HDMI cable, no DSTV
Outdoor entertainment area for cooking on the fire after a long session

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Salads private patio with built-in braai

Salads · the family flat

Sleeps up to 6Double + bunk roomVerandah

from R750 per night · to R1,350 · special long-stay rates TBC

"Salads, better known as Impossibles: meanest, hollowest last hundred metres of big Supers." — Bruce Gold

At the back of the house; made for families or groups staying a couple of weeks
Double room with TV opening onto a sunny patio and a colourful garden verandah
Downstairs four-sleeper: a double and two bunks
Well-equipped modern kitchen and a spacious sandstone shower

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Surf, recover, repeat

Your host is a surfer and a sports chiropractor.

Dr Kurt Mariano came from Hawaii about 20 years ago for the waves and stayed. He renovated the house himself and lives upstairs, so he'll show you where to paddle out, check you in, and treat that paddle-sore shoulder. No other stay in JBay puts a sports chiropractor in the same house as your surfboard. And you live next to the one and only Bruce Gold.

Doctor of Chiropractic, graduated valedictorian, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic
Founded and directed The Island Neck & Back Clinic, Honolulu
Co-founded Back In Action Rehabilitation Center
Postgraduate degrees in orthopaedics and pain management
Certified personal trainer and injury-prevention consultant
Semi-retired; still consults and treats

In-house consult

Back, neck or shoulder after a long paddle? Book a session between surfs. TBC

Massage

Arranged during your stay. TBC

Rehab programme

A plan that keeps you surfing for the whole trip. TBC

Garage-studio jam

Kurt plays guitar and sings. Join him and his muso friends in the studio or round the braai.

Ask about a consult

Kurt's 90-second-plus ride down the point.

A long right-hander peeling along the Jeffreys Bay point, seen from JBay Surf View

Surf guide

Pick your wave from the garden.

You can see most of the JBay breaks from the house. Kurt will show you around the lineup and set you up with lessons and boards.

BoneyardsTop of the point. Lefts and rights over a shallow reef; a locals' favourite.

SupertubesSouth Africa's premier wave and one of the best rights in the world. 4 to 8 ft, rides up to half a kilometre on the right day. Best on a SW wind. Home of the July pro contest.

Impossibles ("Salads")The inside section in front of the car park, where Supers closes out. Where the brave pull in.

TubesShort, intense, barrelling. Best at 4 to 5 ft on a S or SW swell; small take-off, so it can't hold a crowd.

PointThe original 1960s longboard wave. Heavy take-off, then a carving wall. Best at 3 to 8 ft; the place to start your JBay trip.

Kitchen WindowsMellow and fun on the mid-tide, away from the busy spots.

MagnatubesHeavy and unpredictable; 3 to 5 ft on a NW wind at high tide.

AlbatrossOut of town and uncrowded. Needs a NW wind and low tide to come good.

When to comeSW swells from the Roaring Forties run March to September; July and August are the most consistent, with weeks of head-high to double-overhead swell. Summer brings warm water and onshore easterlies.

What to bringTwo boards: a 6'0" to 6'6" for smaller days and a 6'10" to 7'6" for the big stuff. A full suit most of the year, and booties against the mussel-covered rocks at Supers.

Respect the line-upSupers is the most localised spot in the country. Wait your turn, watch how the locals paddle out, and the waves will come.

Add-ons

Airport taxi, Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) to JBay	R800 TBC
Private surf lesson, 1.5 hours	R450 TBC
Surfboard hire (extra if dinged)	from R100/day TBC
Beach bike hire (2 bikes)	R250/day TBC
Surf tour to Bruce's Beauties, St Francis Bay	on request
Baviaanskloof and game park tours	on request

Weather & swell

This week in Jeffreys Bay.

Live forecast for the house and the open-ocean swell off the point. SW wind is offshore at Supers.

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Forecast: Open-Meteo. Swell is a model of the open ocean, not a surf report; the point refracts and shrinks it. Kurt will tell you where it's breaking.

Where we are

Above the point, 150 m from the sand.

10 Tamarisk Square, Jeffreys Bay. Walk down to the beach, then five minutes along the sand to Supertubes. Most of the breaks are visible from the garden.

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Getting here

Fly into Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) via Johannesburg or Cape Town. Kurt can arrange the airport taxi, or hire a car; South Africa is great self-drive country.

Out of the water

Jeffreys Bay Surf MuseumFifty years of JBay surf history, free entry, in the Quiksilver store on Da Gama Road.

Play in JBaySandboarding, horse rides on empty beaches, SUP and boat trips, plus board, wetsuit and bike hire.

Game parksKragga Kamma Game Park and Seaview Lion Park, an easy day trip.

Brakkeduine 4x4 trail14 km of guided sand driving a few kilometres inland.

BaviaanskloofWild mountain wilderness; Kurt can arrange a tour.

Eat like a localKitchen Windows at Dolphin Beach, wood-fire tables near the Spar centre, and beach-front seafood out at Marina Martinique.

Follow along

4,400 people already follow the house.

News and photos from the house, straight from the Facebook page. 90% of Facebook reviewers recommend JBay Surf View, and it picked up a Traveller Review Award in 2023.

Facebook · @jbaysurfview4.4K followers · 90% recommend (13 reviews)

Instagram · @jbaysurfview183 followers. The account is private, so posts can't show here yet. Switch to public TBC

YouTubeSurf clips from the house, including Kurt's 90-second wave above.

Staying at JBay Surf View

Questions guests ask

How far is JBay Surf View from Supertubes?

About 150 m down to the beach, then roughly five minutes' walk along the sand to Supertubes.

Is it self-catering?

Yes. Each of the three flats has its own kitchen or kitchenette, private entrance and braai or fire area.

Which flat suits a family?

Salads sleeps up to 6, with a double room plus a room with a double bed and bunks. Tubes sleeps 4 in two en-suite bedrooms.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in from TBC, check-out by TBC. Kurt checks you in personally.

Is there DSTV?

No. Tubes and Point have a smart or wall-mounted TV, Wi-Fi and an HDMI cable, so you can stream Netflix or YouTube from your laptop. Salads has a TV in the double room. Wi-Fi in Salads TBC

When is the best surf in Jeffreys Bay?

March to September brings the big south-west swells, and July and August are the most consistent. Supertubes is at its best from 4 to 8 ft on a south-west wind.

What boards and wetsuit should I bring?

Two boards: a 6'0" to 6'6" and a 6'10" to 7'6". A full wetsuit for most of the year, and booties for the rocks at Supers. Boards can also be hired here.

How do I get to Jeffreys Bay?

Fly into Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) via Johannesburg or Cape Town. Kurt can arrange an airport taxi for R800.

Is there a minimum stay?

TBC Long-stay rates are available on Salads.

Can I get a chiropractic treatment during my stay?

Yes. Dr Kurt is a sports chiropractor and offers in-house consults, plus arranged massage and rehab programmes.

How do I book?

Check the calendar on the flat you want, then WhatsApp Kurt or send a booking request below. A deposit secures your dates. TBC

Book direct

Book with Kurt, not a booking site.

Booking direct means the best rate and a host who already knows when you're arriving. Send your dates and he'll confirm and send a deposit link.

JBay Surf View
10 Tamarisk Square, Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape
WhatsApp / phone (SA): +27 82 868 7009
Europe: +33 7 77 93 71 72
Bookings: jbaysurfviewrentals@gmail.com
Rentals manager: yves@livethelife.tv

Wake up above the best right-hander in the world.