Jongensfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what the ocean's got cookin’ for us.

Overall, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. We start with some half-decent, but flawed, conditions before things clean right up for a classic, glassy winter’s day. But don’t get too comfy, because after that, a whole lot of wind and some truly monstrous, dangerous swell rolls in. The back half of the window is pretty much a write-off for us.

Our one and only spot on the menu is Jongensfontein, a consistent reef break that likes a good south swell.

Monday (24th) & Tuesday (25th) are a bit of a tease. We see some waist to chest-high swell around 4ft to 6ft coming from the southwest. The energy is building from moderate to strong (maxing out at 1911), with a decent 11 to 13-second period, so there’s some push there. But the wind is on it, keeping things choppy and messy. You might find a corner, but it’s not one to get excited about.

Now, Thursday morning (27th) is the real standout. This is the one we wait for. The wind drops right out to glassy – dead calm – and the water turns to glass. We’ve got a clean 5ft to 6ft southwest groundswell with a 12-second period and strong energy in the water (around 1296). This is a setup made for Jongensfontein. The reef will be working, the waves will have shape, and the paddling out will be a breeze with those longer lulls. For a confident intermediate, grab a board and go. This is the best of the whole run.

Friday (28th) turns ugly fast. The wind swings onshore and whips up to a lumpy 19 mph, killing the quality. The swell shifts easterly and drops in period to 10 seconds, and combined with the onshore wind, it’s just a messy, choppy affair. Give it a miss.

Saturday (29th) is a wild card that goes from bad to insane. The morning is small and weak. But by the afternoon, the swell rockets up to a massive 10ft. The problem is, that’s way too much juice for this break. It’s a clean, big, and dangerous wash-through. Leave this one to the tow teams or the lunatics. For a regular surfer, this is a no-go zone.

From Sunday (30th) all the way through to Monday (7th September), the outlook is poor. We’re talking relentless onshore winds and big, unruly swell. The water gets churned up with a lot of rain showers. There are a few days where the swell gets comically large – hitting 18ft on Thursday 3rd September with 17-second periods and energy readings over 17887. That's not surf, that's a survival event. For the rest of us, it’s a solid break from the ocean.

There is a little flicker at the very end on Tuesday morning (8th September). The wind goes clean offshore and the swell drops to a manageable 4ft, but the period is a short 7 seconds. It could be a fun little session for a longboard or a fish if you’re jonesing, but it’s not the main event.

So, to sum it up: Your window is Thursday morning (27th). That’s the one. After that, sit back, watch the ocean rage, and wait for the next calm.

Rusty.

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