Albatross Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(South-Africa – Jeffreys Bay Coast)
| Name: | Albatross |
|---|---|
| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: SW |
Albatross in Jeffreys Bay Coast is a sheltered beach and reef break that has dependable surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Works best in offshore winds from the southwest. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell angle is from the south southwest.. It's sometimes crowded here. Beware of sharks ,rocks,mussel shells.
Overall Albatross Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Albatross surf quality by season and Albatross surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to South-Africa - Jeffreys Bay Coast surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Albatross
Visitor Reviews of Albatross |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Albatross:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Point | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Salad Bowls | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Super Tubes | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Tubes | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Boneyards | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Albatross: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 4272 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 5392 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 5433 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 5774 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 5781 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Albatross: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 459 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Heard Island, Antarctica | 2699 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Mawson, Antarctica | 2771 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Davis, Antarctica | 3155 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Royal Bay (Moltke Harbor), South Georgia | 3225 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Albatross: |
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| Closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 290 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 423 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 423 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 423 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 423 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Albatross: |
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| Closest city location | Jeffrey's Bay (South Africa) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Kruisfontein (South Africa) | 11 mi |
| Third closest city location | Uitenhage (South Africa) | 32 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Port Elizabeth (South Africa) | 39 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kirkwood (South Africa) | 51 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Albatross is Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in South Africa, which is 63 km (39 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Albatross is George Airport (GRJ), also in South Africa, 235 km (146 miles) away.
