
Surf Forecasts:
Jongensfontein surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 7,393 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jongensfontein in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jongensfontein over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a mixed bag coming up over the next couple of weeks at Jongensfontein, this exposed reef setup that loves a solid S to SW push. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year.
The action kicks off Wednesday morning, July 22nd, with a clean 6ft SW groundswell (12 sec period) and a light W cross-offshore breeze. Energy is pumping at 1253, meaning solid moderate wave energy. This is excellent for experienced surfers, so if you’ve got the skills, get out there early. That afternoon the wind swings onshore and the quality drops off, so make the morning session count.
Thursday morning, July 23rd, looks even better. We’ve got a slightly bigger 7ft SW swell (11 sec) with a clean NW offshore breeze. Energy is still strong at 1107, and these are clean, offshore conditions – a proper standout for the confident crew. The afternoon gets a bit messy with cross-offshore wind and 7ft SW swell.
Friday morning, July 24th, brings a hefty 10ft SSW groundswell with a very long 15 sec period. That’s a lot of water moving (4198 energy – very strong), but the wind is cross-shore from the ENE. This is big and heavy – expert-only territory, and the long period means it could bowl up a bit straight on the reef, but for the brave, there’s power. The afternoon stays big (8ft) but onshore wind kills it.
The weekend looks a bit of a write-off. Saturday, July 25th, has a 8ft SW swell but strong cross-onshore winds making it choppy and lumpy. Sunday the 26th is smaller (5ft) and the morning has a light N cross-offshore wind, giving clean waves again – a nice little window for a relaxed session. The afternoon gets messy again.
From Monday the 27th through Tuesday the 28th, it’s all onshore wind and building swell – Tuesday seeing a huge 10ft SSW groundswell with a 16 sec period and near-gale winds. That’s a solid 5517 energy, but it’s a complete mess; the reef will be a washing machine. Best to stay on land.
Things clean up again on Wednesday morning, July 30th, with a moderate offshore WNW wind and a clean 5ft SW swell (13 sec). Energy is 960 – moderate – and it’s glassy-ish. A good midweek dawny.
Then we hit a real gem on Friday morning, July 31st. A 4ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16 sec period, light cross-offshore wind, and clean conditions. Energy reads 1525 (solid). This is an excellent, clean setup for experienced surfers – the long period means the reef will fire with lined-up waves. That’s a standout.
The first few days of August look small and bumpy. Saturday the 1st is blown out by a strong ESE wind, and Sunday the 2nd has a tiny 3ft S swell. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th offer small, clean 4ft SW swells with light winds – fun for a longboard or a beginner session, but nothing to get excited about.
The final standout is Wednesday morning, August 5th. A 6ft SW groundswell (14 sec period) with a light NW offshore wind and clean conditions. Energy at 1241 – solid moderate. That’s another excellent morning for experienced surfers. The next day, Thursday the 6th, we see a glassy 8ft SW swell (13 sec) with no wind at all. That’s a big, clean, powerful reef session – a true expert’s delight, but absolutely perfect conditions if you can handle it.
Overall, the standouts are definitely Thursday morning July 23rd and Friday morning July 31st – both have clean wind, solid swell, and good energy. The big glassy day on August 6th is also a major winner for the experts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1365 | 993 | 754 | 680 | 969 | 1162 | 7393 | 4145 | 3108 | 1950 | 1811 | 1457 | 634 | 673 | 673 | 1149 | 960 | 1407 | 2370 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:37PM1.51m | 9:14AM1.25m | 9:49PM1.39m | 11:01AM1.21m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:07AM0.74m | 3:00PM0.81m | 4:36AM0.81m | 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 | |||||||
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
5:45 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
1365 | 993 | 754 | 680 | 969 | 1162 | 7393 | 4145 | 3108 | 1950 | 1811 | 1457 | 634 | 673 | 673 | 1149 | 960 | 1407 | 2370 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | ESE 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | E 9 |
139 | 151 | 273 | 142 | 129 | 96 | 93 | 53 | 50 | 31 | 57 | 28 | 328 | 148 | 191 | 12 | 519 | 644 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 15 | ESE 11 | ESE 13 | SE 8 | SSW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | E 5 | ESE 5 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
— | 109 | 135 | 147 | 9 | 173 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 31 | 39 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 928 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 8 | 141 | 141 | 52 | 141 | 141 | 56 | 0 | 78 | 8 | 78 | 141 | 141 |
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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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