Jongensfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(South-Africa – Boland and Southern Cape)
| Name: | Jongensfontein |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: NW |
Jongensfontein in Boland and Southern Cape is an exposed reef break that has dependable surf. Spring and Summer provide the favoured conditions. Offshore winds blow from the northwest. Light onshore winds ruin the qulaity Groundswells are more common than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south. A left hand reef break. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Watch out for sharks and rocks.
Overall Jongensfontein 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 Jongensfontein surf quality by season and Jongensfontein surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Jongensfontein |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Jongensfontein:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Dolphin Point | 5 mi |
| Second closest break | Stillbaai | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Cape Infanta | 27 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Gourits Mouth | 32 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Arniston | 34 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Jongensfontein: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 4066 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 5368 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 5419 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 5597 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 5728 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Jongensfontein: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 650 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Mawson, Antarctica | 2824 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Heard Island, Antarctica | 2829 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Royal Bay (Moltke Harbor), South Georgia | 3057 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Leith Harbor, South Georgia | 3083 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Jongensfontein: |
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| Closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 463 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 582 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Cerro Castor (Argentina) | 4357 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cerro Castor (Argentina) | 4357 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Cerro Castor (Argentina) | 4357 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Jongensfontein: |
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| Closest city location | Riversdale (South Africa) | 24 mi |
| Second closest city location | Mossel Bay (South Africa) | 48 mi |
| Third closest city location | Swellendam (South Africa) | 58 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | George (South Africa) | 67 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Bredasdorp (South Africa) | 75 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Jongensfontein is George Airport (GRJ) in South Africa, which is 107 km (66 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Jongensfontein is Oudtshoorn Airport (DUH), also in South Africa, 121 km (75 miles) away.
