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Proof That South Africa is a Surfer’s Paradise

As a surfer growing up and living in South Africa you are truly spoiled.

BY Tyerell Jordaan |

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    Miles of coast to go leave your footprints in. Photo: Tyerell Jordaan

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    If you don't mind surfing alone and can block out the jaws music in your head you will find gold. Photo: Tyerell Jordaan

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    Miniature perfection at home. Photo: Tyerell Jordaan

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    A few barrels and a fish or two for dinner. Photo: Tyerell Jordaan

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    After a few days of rain the river mouths come alive with chocolate barrels, Michael monk in the right spot. Photo: Tyerell Jordaan

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    Michael monk flaring on the end section of a river mouth wave. Photo: Tyerell Jordaan

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    It helps to know a few farmers with access roads to ledgy A frames, simon fish after a days shaping washes of the surfboard foam. Photo: Tyerell Jordaan

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    The girls rip too, Tanika Hoffman setting up on the inside bowl of a right hand point. Photo: Tyerell Jordaan

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    Simon Fish sliding into a good one. Photo: Tyerell Jordaan

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    Michael Monk laying into a ripple wall down the road from home. Photo: Tyerell Jordaan

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    Even when its not all time its still beautiful. Michael Monk bottom turning on the wild. Photo: Tyerell Jordaan

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    It's good to have a surfing buddy on speed dial. Micael Monk boosting as his shaper Simon Fish checks the outline of Michael's board. Photo: Tyerell Jordaan

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    Kolohe andino on rail and wrapping at J-Bay. Photo: Tyerell Jordaan

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    Joel parkinson was made fort long right point breaks, he did this ridiculous carve at full tilt on a reeling jbay wall. Photo: Tyerell Jordaan

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    Mini grom Dillen Hendricks pushing S.A junior surfing with jumps like this. Photo: Tyerell Jordaan

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    Even on the big stormy days you can find a corner to hide, greg emslie knows were to look. Photo: Tyerell Jordaan

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    Aussie Tom Godden had a great time in the Eastern Cape. Photo: Tyerell Jordaan

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    Luke Malherbe belting my home break on his backhand. Photo: Tyerell Jordaan

As a surfer growing up and living in South Africa you are truly spoiled. From wedgey beach breaks with dreamy surroundings to the long reeling walls of J-Bay and everything between. There are endless options as long as you possess an adventurous spirit. And if  you’re prepared to brave a few lonely sessions you are going to be gifted with a rich surfing life. Here are a few shots of mine from the last few months, from J-Bay to the fringes of the wild coast