
Surf Forecasts:
Jongensfontein surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,458 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jongensfontein in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jongensfontein over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming down the line for this stretch of coast. We’re in for a real mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, with a serious pulse of energy showing up, but it’s going to take some patience and a good eye on the wind to get the best of it.
The opening days are a bit of a slow warm-up. Tuesday morning the 14th is looking clean with light cross-offshore wind and a little 5ft swell from the ESE, but the energy is pretty weak (365) and the period is short. It’s a start, not a standout. Wednesday morning the 15th serves up better quality with a 4ft SW groundswell packing proper punch (633 energy) and clean conditions on the cross-offshore breeze. That’s more like it.
Now, the real goods start to stack up from Thursday the 16th. Morning has a cracking 7ft SW groundswell (1652 energy) with light offshore NW wind. This is proper size for experienced surfers. Friday the 17th morning is the one I’d circle right now. We get a glassy 7ft SW groundswell (1050 energy), absolutely clean, and you’ve got that long 11-second period. At Jongensfontein, this is the kind of morning where you don’t want to be late. The offshore direction is NE, light as a feather. It’s a reef break, and that long period SW groundswell will wrap in beautifully here. The water is sitting at 62°, which is pretty much bang on normal for July, so no surprises there.
Saturday the 18th keeps the party going with another clean morning, 6ft from the S (1064 energy) and light offshore NNW wind. Then Sunday the 19th afternoon throws up a solid 7ft SW groundswell (1260 energy) with cross-offshore wind and clean faces. The consistency here is solid, and you can see a few quieter windows if you want to avoid the crowds, though this spot can get a few people.
The following Tuesday the 21st morning is an absolute beauty for those who can handle it. Glassy conditions, 8ft SSW groundswell with a very long 14-second period, and the energy is through the roof (2401). This is a powerful, clean groundswell. For the confident surfer, that’s a session to remember. After that, things get a bit wild. From Wednesday the 22nd onwards, the swell keeps climbing but it gets too big for this break. The 22nd and 23rd mornings have 12ft and 8ft swells, but the wind turns against us with strong onshores and heavy rain in the mix. That Thursday the 23rd is a write-off with 28 mph winds.
Friday the 24th offers a massive 16ft swell (11717 energy) but it’s a total mess with strong onshore wind. Not for paddling.
We then hit a gap of a few days with smaller, less reliable surf and onshore winds until we get a proper redemption window on Wednesday the 29th of July. That morning looks excellent for experienced surfers – a clean 8ft SW groundswell (3026 energy) with cross-offshore wind. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but the potential is massive.
So, my standout pick for the whole run? Friday morning, July 17th at Jongensfontein. Glassy, 7ft SW groundswell, clean as a whistle. That’s the one to wake up early for. For the bigger-wave crew, Tuesday the 21st morning is your second golden ticket, but you better be comfortable in proper size.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
281 | 221 | 206 | 283 | 659 | 2356 | 1584 | 1137 | 833 | 969 | 703 | 657 | 786 | 819 | 494 | 463 | 1004 | 852 | 1316 | 1260 | 954 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:48PM2.04m | 4:03AM2.07m | 4:31PM2.11m | 4:45AM2.04m | 5:12PM2.12m | 5:25AM1.95m | 5:51PM2.07m | 6:04AM1.83m | 6:30PM1.97m | 6:42AM1.68m | 7:08PM1.83m | 7:22AM1.52m | 7:49PM1.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:39AM0.05m | 10:00PM0.14m | 10:20AM0.01m | 10:44PM0.11m | 10:59AM0.02m | 11:27PM0.15m | 11:36AM0.09m | 00:08AM0.23m | 12:12PM0.20m | 00:47AM0.35m | 12:47PM0.35m | 1:27AM0.49m | 1:22PM0.51m | 2:11AM0.63m | |||||||
7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SW 12 | SSE 10 | SW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
281 | 221 | 206 | 283 | 496 | 2356 | 1584 | 1137 | 833 | 969 | 703 | 657 | 786 | 819 | 494 | 463 | 216 | 852 | 1316 | 1260 | 954 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSE 9 | SW 5 | E 9 | SW 16 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SW 13 | SSE 10 | E 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 16 |
56 | 26 | 20 | 169 | 659 | 85 | 68 | 48 | 81 | 81 | 55 | 217 | 85 | 85 | 224 | 310 | 40 | 106 | 48 | 31 | 302 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSW 9 | SW 12 | SW 17 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | E 10 | SW 9 | SW 14 | ESE 7 | E 7 | — | SSW 13 | E 9 | SSW 18 | SE 9 |
28 | 32 | 38 | 181 | 139 | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | 50 | 71 | 147 | 62 | 51 | — | 101 | 7 | 31 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | SW 4 | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — |
1 | 4 | — | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 122 | — | 3 | 35 | 1004 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 141 | 141 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 141 | 78 | 0 |
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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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