
Surf Forecasts:
Jongensfontein surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,163 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period with ESE 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jongensfontein over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s shaping up for our stretch of coast. We’ve got a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but there are a few sessions that’ll get the heart rate up if you time it right.
We’re kicking off with a bit of a slow start. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st have some swell in the water, but the wind is just not playing ball – cross-shore and onshore, making for lumpy, choppy conditions. You’re better off sitting this one out. The combined swell energy is moderate but messy, but the quality isn’t there.
The first real window opens up on Saturday, 1st August. The morning is looking clean at Jongensfontein, with a light cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions. Swell is 8 ft from the ESE with a 9-second period. This is excellent for experienced surfers – that’s a bit of size and punch. It’ll be a proper session, but the 8 ft range means it’s not for beginners.
Sunday the 2nd is a gem. Glassy conditions all day, both morning and afternoon. Swell drops a touch to 6 ft from the ESE, still with a 9-second period. The wind is dead calm – that’s glass, pure and simple. Expect very good surf. This is a standout for the week – clean, manageable, and just fun.
Monday the 3rd keeps the glassy form in the morning – 5 ft from the ESE with an 11-second period. Excellent for experienced surfers again. The afternoon turns onshore, so the morning is your window.
Tuesday the 4th is smaller, 4 ft from the SW with an 11-second period, but the wind is clean and cross-offshore. Expect very good surf for those smaller boards.
Now, Wednesday the 5th – this is a real standout. Morning session is glassy with a 5 ft SW swell at a 16-second period. That’s long-period groundswell – it’ll have real push and shape. This is for experienced surfers, and that long period will favor the reef setup here. It won’t be walled off; it’ll have lined-up, powerful waves. Get out before the afternoon, when it jumps to 8 ft and gets a bit cross-on.
Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th see the swell building and the wind turning onshore or cross. Friday the 7th hits 10 ft from the SW with a 15-second period – that’s a massive, clean groundswell, but it’s predicted to be too big for the break. Too much for this spot.
From the 8th through the 10th, the swell stays big (7 ft to 18 ft) but the wind is either strong, cross, or onshore – poor conditions. The 9th sees a 15 ft to 18 ft SW swell with 12-14 second periods. That’s huge and unruly. Not one to paddle out.
A glimmer appears on the morning of the 12th of August – glassy, 8 ft from the E with a 9-second period. Excellent for experienced surfers. Clean, powerful, but that size still keeps it in expert territory.
Finally, on Friday the 14th of August, the morning looks clean with a cross-offshore breeze, 4 ft from the SW at 13 seconds. Expect very good surf to wrap things up.
The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.
All in all, your best bets are Sunday the 2nd and the Wednesday morning of the 5th – both offer clean, quality waves. The 5th has that extra punch and period for a really special session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Thu night, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
975 | 757 | 700 | 573 | 582 | 676 | 1075 | 923 | 844 | 641 | 506 | 506 | 611 | 541 | 443 | 349 | 304 | 224 | 220 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 3:57AM1.90m | 4:20PM1.97m | 4:26AM1.93m | 4:48PM2.02m | 4:55AM1.92m | 5:16PM2.03m | 5:25AM1.88m | 5:46PM2.01m | 5:57AM1.81m | 6:19PM1.95m | 6:33AM1.70m | 6:57PM1.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:57PM0.31m | 10:09AM0.15m | 10:26PM0.26m | 10:35AM0.11m | 10:55PM0.23m | 11:02AM0.11m | 11:25PM0.23m | 11:30AM0.15m | 11:57PM0.26m | 12:01PM0.23m | 00:33AM0.33m | 12:35PM0.34m | 1:16AM0.43m | ||||||
— | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
5:51 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 8 | SW 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 |
975 | 757 | 700 | 552 | 412 | 207 | 808 | 923 | 844 | 641 | 506 | 506 | 611 | 541 | 443 | 349 | 245 | 200 | 157 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | ESE 7 | — | — | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
2 | 139 | — | — | 295 | 12 | 132 | 125 | 281 | 231 | 335 | 315 | 301 | 480 | 367 | 349 | 304 | 224 | 124 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | SW 12 | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
— | 57 | — | — | — | — | 25 | 54 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 199 | — | — | — | 12 | 41 | 220 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 4 |
285 | 184 | 355 | 573 | 582 | 676 | 1075 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 16 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 103 | 121 | 141 | 103 | 121 | 141 | 103 | 0 | 141 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
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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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