Jongensfontein surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 04 May 2026 SAST
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Jongensfontein surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Jongensfontein sea temperature is
18.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (May 04) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jongensfontein in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 4th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 7th May)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 7th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jongensfontein over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, near gales from the SE by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the W by Sat night).

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
4
!
4
4
1
1
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
10
1.3
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.5
SSW
11
2.4
S
11
5
SSE
11
4.5
SE
11
4
SE
12
4
SE
13
4
SE
13
3.5
SE
12
2.5
SE
12
3
SE
12
2.5
SE
13
2.3
SE
12
2.2
SE
12
1.6
SE
11
1.3
SW
12
3
WSW
9
2.5
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
433
563
488
361
560
1342
5614
4663
4068
4642
5119
3423
2020
2344
2290
1565
1336
652
520
1296
1665
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
S
15
SSE
30
SSE
50
SE
35
SE
30
SSE
25
S
25
S
5
WNW
5
NW
10
SE
10
NE
10
NW
15
S
45
W
40
NW
55
W
35
NNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
on
cross
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:56PM1.76m
5:02AM1.77m
5:26PM1.67m
5:32AM1.66m
6:01PM1.57m
6:06AM1.54m
6:44PM1.47m
6:50AM1.43m
7:45PM1.39m
7:58AM1.33m
9:15PM1.38m
9:44AM1.30m
10:44PM1.47m
Low Tide
10:45AM0.28m
10:54PM0.42m
11:14AM0.36m
11:24PM0.51m
11:46AM0.46m
11:59PM0.62m
12:24PM0.56m
00:45AM0.73m
1:14PM0.65m
1:55AM0.82m
2:28PM0.72m
3:36AM0.83m
3:58PM0.71m
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
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7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:15
7:16
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5:50
5:49
5:47
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:45
6
5
2
36
8
4
4
1
1
2
1
2
Temp °C
18
16
16
16
16
16
17
17
17
16
17
16
15
16
15
16
19
18
15
13
14
15
13
13
14
13
8
7
10
11
11
13
13
14
15
12
14
17
10
7
1
1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
1.3
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.5
SSW
11
2.4
S
11
0.6
SW
15
4.5
SE
11
4
SE
12
4
SE
13
4
SE
13
3.5
SE
12
2.5
SE
12
3
SE
12
2.5
SE
13
2.3
SE
12
2.2
SE
12
1.6
SE
11
1.3
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
2.5
SW
11
Energy kJ
252
563
488
361
560
1342
136
4663
4068
4642
5119
3423
2020
2344
2290
1565
1336
652
520
711
1665
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
11
1
SW
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
12
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
1.1
S
9
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1.2
SE
11
0.9
SE
11
0.7
SE
11
Energy kJ
118
240
164
121
278
113
54
214
140
77
169
130
188
644
543
466
453
299
338
194
112
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
E
6
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.4
SW
16
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.2
WSW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SSE
15
0.8
SSE
14
0.1
SW
20
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SW
14
0.3
SE
15
0.6
SW
13
Energy kJ
9
14
3
23
11
91
13
41
38
116
318
348
232
15
133
251
33
111
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
10
0.9
S
4
5
SSE
11
1.4
WSW
5
1.6
WSW
6
3
WSW
9
0.6
NNW
5
Energy kJ
433
30
5614
111
173
1296
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
1
3
3
6
6
3
2
4
5
4
5
4
4
3
4
2
2
1
Distance (km)
139
0
0
103
121
78
334
334
203
180
78
8
0
141
103
0
78
215
103
652
103
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
3
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
4
9
9
5
4
5
9
4
6
5
4
4
5
2
3
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
4
5
9
9
5
6
5
9
7
9
6
5
4
5
9
4
6
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Overberg? If you are looking for accommodation near Jongensfontein, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Overberg, consider staying in Riversdale which is 39 km (24 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Mossel Bay which is 78 km (48 miles) away

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