Jongensfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin' at Jongensfontein for the next couple of weeks. This reef break is a consistent performer, and we’ve got a solid run of south and south-west groundswells on the cards. The water is sitting at a normal 62° for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

The first session to get excited about is Saturday morning, the 18th of July. We’re looking at a clean 4 ft swell from the south, with a period of 12 seconds, offering a decent amount of energy (537). The wind is a light 6 mph from the west, so it’s a cross-off breeze. That’s a nice, clean start to the weekend for a paddle out.

Sunday morning, the 19th, keeps the fun going with a 5 ft south-west swell and a 12-second period, packing a punch with 1204 energy. The wind is up to 12 mph from the west, but still cross-off, so the face will be clean. It’s a good size for intermediates.

The real standout, and the one you want to circle, is Tuesday morning, the 21st of July. Glassy conditions, zero wind, and a solid 6 ft swell from the south-southwest with a long 14-second period. The energy is a beefy 1656. This is the pick of the bunch for experienced surfers – clean, powerful lines rolling in. The period is long, so expect some nice, well-shaped waves with gaps between the sets, making it easier to get out the back.

Wednesday morning, the 22nd, is also a ripper. A 8 ft swell from the south-west with a 12-second period, powered by 1845 energy, and a light 6 mph offshore breeze from the north-west. That’s clean, makeable waves for the experienced crew.

Now, through the rest of the week, we see the swell size bumping up. Wednesday afternoon, the 22nd, hits 10 ft from the south-west, and the energy jumps to 4060. The wind is light, but that’s a big, powerful swell for this reef. It’s a bit much for a paddle; you’d be looking at a kiting session if the wind cooperates. Thursday and Friday, the 23rd and 24th, stay big with 10 ft swells, but the wind is a bit tricky, mostly cross or cross-on.

The following weekend, Saturday the 25th, has a choppy 8 ft swell with a strong onshore breeze, so keep the board in the car. Sunday the 26th, though, is a beauty. A 7 ft and 7 ft south-southwest swell with a very long 16-second period (2194 and 2402 energy), and a clean cross-off wind from the north-northeast. That’s an excellent call for experienced surfers on a reef – the long period will groom those lines perfectly.

The first week of August kicks off with a massive 10 ft swell on Saturday the 1st, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s a bit of a mushburger. The wind is clean, but it’s just too big for a comfortable paddle. The best call to end the run is Sunday morning, the 2nd of August: a clean 7 ft from the east-southeast, and then a nice little 4 ft south-west swell in the afternoon with a 14-second period and 1081 energy. That’s a tidy way to finish the run.

Overall, the standout is Tuesday the 21st for the glassy conditions and the Sunday the 26th for the long-period groundswell. Get on it.

Rusty.

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