
Surf Forecasts:
Jongensfontein surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 21,087 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jongensfontein in the next 16 days are 6.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 21ft (6.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jongensfontein over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then. This is Rusty, and I’ve got the rundown for the next couple of weeks at Jongensfontein. Let’s get straight into it.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but once the timing lines up, this place can really deliver. The water’s sitting at 62°, pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there. The real story is the mix of solid south-west groundswells and some magic windows of glass.
The top pick has to be Monday, August 3rd, first light. It’s going to be glassy – absolute perfection – with a clean 5ft swell from the ESE pushing in at 11 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell with energy to burn (combined energy of 1118), and with no wind, it’ll be uncrowded and just about as good as it gets. This is the one you wait for.
Following that, Sunday morning, August 2nd, is worth a mention. There’s a 6ft ESE swell with that same long-period promise, and a light northerly cross-off breeze keeping things clean. The energy’s respectable at 829, so it’s a solid session to get the week started.
Later in the week, Wednesday the 5th brings a shift. The morning sees a 4ft swell from the SW, but the period jumps to 16 seconds – that’s a really long groundswell (combined energy of 1038). It’s clean with a light cross-off, but that long period will make it break a bit straighter on the beach. Still, for the experienced crew, it’s a good call. By the afternoon, the swell picks up to 6ft from the SW, with a 15-second period and the energy cranking up to 1662, but the wind goes cross-shore so it’ll have a bit of texture.
Now, Thursday the 6th sees the size jump. Morning brings a 8ft SW swell, 13-second period, and a cross-off wind keeping it clean. That’s serious energy (2142), and it’s going to be a powerful, heavy wave – definitely one for experienced surfers only. The afternoon holds a similar 7ft swell, but the cross-shore wind will add some chop.
Then we hit a big gap. From Friday the 7th right through to Tuesday the 11th, it’s pretty much a write-off. The swell gets huge – we’re talking 16-21ft on the Saturday and Sunday with massive energy figures (over 10,000 to nearly 20,000), but it’s wrapped in strong winds and messy conditions. This is a beach and reef setup, and at that size with that wind, it’s more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session. Not for us.
Things settle again on Wednesday the 12th. The morning is glassy, with a small 3ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and calm conditions. The energy is modest at 664, but it’ll be clean and fun for a quiet session.
The real standout in the second week? It’s shaping up for Sunday, August 16th, morning. Glassy again, with a 8ft SW swell running at 16 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell with huge energy (2508). It’s a heavy, powerful wave, built for experienced surfers, and with zero wind, it’s going to be pristine. That’s a session you’ll be talking about.
The following day, Monday the 17th, still has some push with a 6ft to 7ft SW swell, but the wind will be slightly onshore, so it won’t be as clean. Worth a look if you’re keen, but the real magic is that Sunday glass-off.
So to sum it up: get on the Sunday the 2nd for the start, but don’t miss Monday the 3rd morning for the best all-round session. The second week is all about Sunday the 16th – that’s the one to mark on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
488 | 404 | 901 | 645 | 561 | 485 | 377 | 306 | 250 | 661 | 1331 | 3454 | 1952 | 1510 | 2953 | 2383 | 1970 | 1837 | 10828 | 19717 | 20652 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 5:46PM2.01m | 5:57AM1.81m | 6:19PM1.95m | 6:33AM1.70m | 6:57PM1.85m | 7:17AM1.57m | 7:45PM1.71m | 8:17AM1.41m | 8:55PM1.57m | 9:58AM1.31m | 10:45PM1.51m | 12:00PM1.38m | 00:27AM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:30AM0.15m | 11:57PM0.26m | 12:01PM0.23m | 00:33AM0.33m | 12:35PM0.34m | 1:16AM0.43m | 1:18PM0.48m | 2:12AM0.55m | 2:18PM0.63m | 3:38AM0.66m | 3:57PM0.75m | 5:36AM0.64m | 6:04PM0.70m | ||||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 18 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 9 | — | — |
488 | 404 | 901 | 645 | 561 | 485 | 377 | 306 | 250 | 661 | 1331 | 3454 | 1952 | 1510 | 2953 | 2383 | 1970 | 1837 | 16 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SW 18 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | — |
335 | 273 | 573 | 473 | 386 | 409 | 273 | 228 | 159 | 209 | 200 | 125 | 90 | 607 | 65 | 46 | 47 | 44 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | — | — | — | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | — | — | SW 20 | E 10 | — | — | — | ESE 5 | — | — | — |
6 | 144 | 259 | — | — | — | 6 | 26 | 142 | 168 | — | — | 100 | 65 | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | SW 4 | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | WSW 8 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 16 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | 131 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 540 | 10828 | 19717 | 20652 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 83 | 8 | 0 | 141 | 0 | 8 | 44 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 105 | 56 | 103 | 52 | 52 | 1005 | 1194 | 78 |
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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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