Winter in South Africa means a late sunrise and early heats surfed in beautiful morning light.
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The iconic righthander seen from the air.
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The locals are in no hurry here in Africa.
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'Chokka' boats, or squid fishermen, are frequently seen off Jeffreys Bay and are responsible for the freshest calamari in town.
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These J-Bay locals don't mind sharing a wave at Supertubes.
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If the aloes had eyes, imagine all the stories they could tell.
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The ocean is alive with wildlife at Jeffreys Bay.
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No shortage of fresh seafood here.
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Nothing better than waking up to this sight.
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Just a short drive from the famed Supertubes break and you'll find yourself spotting the country's "big five": Lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and Cape buffalo.
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Seaview Lion Park is a favorite stop for touring pros who take a break to play with the cubs.
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A local, right at home.
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Wildlife isn't the only thing on display at J-Bay. A view from the air shows some of the human-made homes on the beachfront at Supertubes.
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Zulu dancers perform at the J-Bay Open each year.
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Crowds flock to the sand to watch the world's best compete in pumping conditions at Supertubes.
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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The barrel at Supertubes is arguably even more beautiful than the sights on land.
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Surfers up before dawn can catch a few waves before the contest begins each day.
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- WSL / Kelly Cestari
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The J-Bay Open music festival features impressive musical talent, including the bluesy sounds of former World Champion Tom Curren (USA), who played at the 2014 event.
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The endangered white rhino is a rare and special sight at game parks around J-Bay.
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Spending time on safari in South Africa is a favorite lay day activity for 11-time World Champion Kelly Slater (USA) and friends.
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Sometimes even the pros have to share waves with the locals.
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Even if you can't be there, you can savor J-Bay's perfect rights LIVE daily here and on the WSL App from July 8-19 local time.
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Winter in South Africa means a late sunrise and early heats surfed in beautiful morning light.