Jongensfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cooking at Jongensfontein for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we're nursing a bit of a slow start. The surf this Sunday morning is a messy 5ft on a short period SW-SSW swell, but the wind is howling cross-onshore, making it choppy and poor. The combined swell energy is a weak 735, so it’s not really worth paddling out. We’ve basically got a couple of days of small, wind-affected surf to get through. Monday and Tuesday mornings will see cleaner conditions, but the swell is tiny and the energy is low, so it’s a skunk session for anyone looking for a proper wave.

The real action, the standout of the entire outlook, kicks off on Thursday, July 16th. We’ve got a solid 7ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 14-second period, and the wind is a light, cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy jumps to a solid 1720, and the wave comment says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is the day to get among it. The break is a consistent reef, and with that long-period SW groundswell wrapping in, it’s going to be holding some proper shape. The water is sitting at a normal 62°F for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Friday morning, July 17th, is another cracker, with a slightly bigger 8ft SSW swell and the same light cross-off wind. The energy is even higher at 2064. This is top-tier for the experienced crew. The crowd factor is listed as "sometimes," so you might get a few others out, but it’ll be worth it.

The rest of the week looks fun, with a mix of good and marginal conditions. Saturday sees a drop in swell size but the wind stays cross-shore, keeping it rideable. Sunday morning the 19th offers a clean 4ft with cross-off wind, a nice option for a relaxed session.

The second week gets a bit rowdy. The early part of the following week, Monday July 21st, sees a big 10ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-on, and the forecast says it's too big for the break. The combined energy is a meaty 2006, but it's going to be a washing machine out there. Tuesday through Thursday sees a massive pulse of energy, with readings climbing into the 4000s and even 7000s. The swell is huge, over 10ft, and with a strong, long-period groundswell, it’s going to be a heavy, powerful beast. This is strictly for experts, and even then, the wind is often cross-on, making it a messy, dangerous proposition. The last day of the forecast, Sunday July 27th, cleans up nicely with a 8ft SSW swell and light cross-off wind, finishing the run on a high note for experienced surfers.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are a write-off. Get in the water from Thursday the 16th through Friday the 17th for the best, cleanest, most powerful waves of the period. The middle of the second week is for the brave and the big-wave specialists only.

Rusty, signing off.

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