Sixty Nines

Sixty Nines is a well-known surf spot in Jeffreys Bay (J-Bay), South Africa, in the South African South Coast / Eastern Cape surf zone. It’s part of the famous J-Bay stretch, which is celebrated for its long, fast, high-quality right-hand point breaks.

Spot description

• Type: Right-hand point break
• Wave quality: Fast, clean, and highly shaped when the swell lines up
• Best swell: South to southeast swell
• Best wind: Light offshore winds, typically from the northwest or west depending on local conditions
• Bottom: Mostly reef/point characteristics with a reliable shaping setup
• Wave style: Long, peeling walls with sections that can get powerful and barreling on bigger days

What it’s like to surf

Sixty Nines tends to be a more performance-oriented wave than a mellow cruiser. On the right swell, it can offer: - long rides - fast, sectiony walls - hollow pockets - strong down-the-line speed

It’s best suited to experienced surfers, especially when the swell is solid, because the wave can be powerful and the takeoff/positioning matters.

Crowds and conditions

Because it’s in J-Bay, conditions can be crowded when the surf is good. Timing, local awareness, and patience help a lot. The spot is also very tide- and swell-dependent, so it can range from excellent to less consistent depending on the day.

Best for

• Intermediate to advanced surfers
• Right-hand point break lovers
• Surfers looking for speed and quality lines rather than soft, forgiving waves