Jongensfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 21.33° E

Jongensfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jongensfontein sea temperature is
16.7° C
0.3° 

Jongensfontein surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Jongensfontein surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 3,316 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jongensfontein this week:

The surf forecast for Jongensfontein over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jongensfontein in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jongensfontein over the next 16 days.


Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s brewin’ for the next couple of weeks.

First thing – you gotta wait before any real action. The first decent window lands midday Thursday, July 10. Even then, it’s a tricky beast. Swell’s runnin’ a solid 10ft out of the SSW, period a long 13 seconds. That’s a ton of energy – combined reading way up at 2690. Plenty of punch, but that size is gonna shut the door on beginners. For an intermediate, with a light NNE breeze and clean conditions, this is your best looking session of the whole run. Water’s about average for this time of year, no shocker there. The swell direction ain’t a perfect match with the optimum S direction for the reef, but the conditions make it the one to aim for.

Friday the 11th is a write-off – wind goes onshore, gets lumpy, and the energy drops. The next chance comes Tuesday morning, July 15. Small 4ft swell, short period at 8 seconds, but the wind is offshore from the NW at 6 mph. Clean surface. Energy is weak (217). Great for a longboard, not much more.

Then it gets patchy until Sunday, July 20. Swell bumps up to 6ft from the S, period at 10 seconds. Wind is cross-off from the WNW at 9 mph, clean. Combined energy is moderate at 1033. Solid, but not a standout.

Now, here’s the big one – but you gotta be ready.
Tuesday, July 22, afternoon. We’ve got a 10ft SSW groundswell, period a meaty 14 seconds. Combined energy is screaming at 3468. The wind is offshore from the WNW at 12 mph – clean, glassy lines. This is proper juice. The sets will have shape, power, and longer waits between them, so paddling out ain’t as hard as it looks. But at 10ft, this is for experienced surfers only. Nobody else should be out there. The direction is riding the SSW edge, not dead S, but the quality and the wind make up for it. This is the biggest, most powerful window of the whole 16 days.

Wednesday morning, July 23, it gets even bigger – 12ft SSW swell, 16-second period, combined energy at 5971. That’s a deep ocean pulse. Wind is cross-off from the W at 19 mph, still clean. Same story: experts only. This will be too much for anyone who isn’t dialed in.

The swell holds but fades into the last few days, and the winds get messy again.

Recap: Your best bet for a solid, clean intermediate session is Thursday, July 10 morning – 10ft SSW, light offshore wind, best overall mix. The big standouts for experienced surfers are Tuesday, July 22 afternoon and Wednesday, July 23 morning – massive long-period groundswell, clean conditions, but serious power. Don’t paddle out if you ain’t ready for it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

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Energy kJ
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3156
2795
2497
3267
2682
2366
1824
1617
1211
944
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318
265
173
647
355
140
330
169
142
Wind (km/h)
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S
15
SSW
10
S
10
S
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SSE
5
NNE
15
SE
20
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High Tide
9:39PM1.64m
10:32AM1.39m
11:04PM1.64m
12:03PM1.45m
00:25AM1.72m
1:15PM1.59m
1:32AM1.84m
2:13PM1.76m
2:28AM1.95m
3:03PM1.92m
3:18AM2.04m
3:48PM2.04m
4:03AM2.07m
Low Tide
3:02PM0.60m
4:17AM0.58m
4:26PM0.65m
5:44AM0.53m
5:58PM0.61m
7:01AM0.41m
7:16PM0.49m
8:02AM0.27m
8:19PM0.35m
8:53AM0.14m
9:12PM0.22m
9:39AM0.05m
10:00PM0.14m
10:20AM0.01m
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Information about the Jongensfontein Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Jongensfontein provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jongensfontein can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jongensfontein surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Jongensfontein) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Jongensfontein may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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