
Surf Forecasts:
Jongensfontein surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 8,206 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jongensfontein in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jongensfontein over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ for Jongensfontein over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we got a bit of a wait. The Thursday afternoon session is a write-off – messy cross-shore, lumpy, and just not worth paddling out for. You’ll want to sit tight until Friday morning, because that’s where the real action kicks off.
Friday morning, July 24th – this is the standout of the whole run, hands down. We’ve got a big, solid 10ft SW groundswell rolling in with a very long 15-second period. That’s proper energy (4271), the kind that makes your heart thump. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so things will be clean. This is a reef break that loves a solid SW swell, and the size is right in the sweet spot for experienced surfers looking for a real challenge. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so you might have to share.
Friday afternoon drops off a bit with cross-shore wind, but Saturday morning is still holding a decent 8ft SW swell at 13 seconds, though the wind starts to get a little more side-on. Saturday afternoon gets chopped up by a strong onshore, so that’s a no-go.
Now, if you’re patient and willing to wait for the calm, Sunday morning, July 26th is a gem. The swell has dropped to 5ft from the SW (11-second period), but the wind is glassy. Absolutely glassy. That’s a rare, beautiful thing for a reef break. The energy is moderate (1063), so it won’t be a freight train, but the conditions will be as clean as a whistle for experienced crew.
The whole second week gets a bit tricky. After Sunday, it’s a messy run of strong onshore winds and lumpy conditions right through to the end of July. August 1st is mostly poor, with moderate cross-shore chop on a smaller 4ft SW swell.
But here’s a glimmer for the patient: Sunday morning, August 2nd. A clean 7ft S swell at 10 seconds pushes in with a moderate offshore wind. That’s a solid, fun option with clean faces, but the period is a bit shorter, so it won’t have the same grunt as the big Friday wave.
Then the window closes again with more onshore junk until Thursday morning, August 7th, which is another glassy morning. That’s 7ft from the ESE (10 seconds) – glassy conditions again, with moderate energy (1703). Clean, but the period is short so expect a bit of a lumpy, less powerful wave.
For the first break I mentioned (Jongensfontein), the water is 62° – pretty much bang on average for the time of year.
So, the honest call: If you want the best bang for your buck, get out there Friday morning, July 24th for that big, clean 10ft SW groundswell. That’s the one you’ll be telling stories about. If you miss that, the glassy Sunday mornings on the 26th and August 7th are your backup for a clean, mellow session. The rest is mostly a write-off, but that’s the coast – you wait for the moments of magic.
Take it easy,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
986 | 8206 | 4076 | 3051 | 1788 | 1783 | 1650 | 1315 | 675 | 583 | 1131 | 2529 | 1271 | 5727 | 2525 | 2281 | 1598 | 1077 | 1045 | 986 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:30PM1.35m | 12:40PM1.27m | 00:50AM1.42m | 1:38PM1.40m | 1:43AM1.53m | 2:18PM1.53m | 2:23AM1.65m | 2:52PM1.67m | 2:56AM1.76m | 3:23PM1.79m | 3:27AM1.84m | 3:52PM1.89m | 3:57AM1.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:45PM0.89m | 6:26AM0.77m | 6:41PM0.85m | 7:32AM0.67m | 7:43PM0.73m | 8:13AM0.54m | 8:24PM0.61m | 8:46AM0.42m | 8:57PM0.49m | 9:15AM0.30m | 9:28PM0.39m | 9:42AM0.21m | 9:57PM0.31m | |||||||
— | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | |
mm | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ESE 8 |
986 | 8206 | 4076 | 3051 | 1788 | 1783 | 1650 | 1315 | 675 | 583 | 1131 | 2529 | 1271 | 5727 | 2525 | 2281 | 1598 | 1077 | 1045 | 688 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | ESE 12 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 11 | SE 7 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | SSW 18 | — | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 |
251 | 55 | 143 | 89 | 116 | 25 | 67 | 49 | 382 | 330 | 9 | 19 | 1186 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 659 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | — | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
96 | — | 52 | 32 | 30 | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | — | SW 4 | — | S 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
115 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 12 | — | 466 | — | 427 | 317 | 557 | 450 | 528 | 986 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 156 | 8 | 103 | 141 | 0 | 80 | 141 | 83 | 0 | 78 | 8 | 8 | 56 | 383 | 366 | 366 | 141 | 141 | 141 | 103 |
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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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