Jongensfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 21.33° E

Jongensfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jongensfontein sea temperature is
16.1° C
0.3° 

Jongensfontein surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Jongensfontein surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,350 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 22nd Aug)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 25th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the E by Wed morning).

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
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1
4
4
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3
3
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
11
1.7
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
11
1.6
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
12
2.3
SW
11
2
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
2.4
SW
15
2.3
SW
13
2.2
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.5
SSW
12
2.5
E
7
2.5
E
9
1.4
SSW
11
1.6
S
11
1.6
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
814
657
673
639
449
1234
1022
765
633
524
471
2328
1933
2004
630
658
670
943
447
617
617
Wind (km/h)
20
E
30
E
5
W
25
W
25
SW
5
W
5
S
15
SE
5
W
15
WSW
10
SSW
5
ESE
20
E
25
ESE
35
E
45
E
40
E
20
ENE
10
SW
15
SW
5
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
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glassy
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
High Tide
9:33AM1.14m
10:47PM1.22m
12:35PM1.21m
00:45AM1.33m
1:31PM1.37m
1:33AM1.48m
2:04PM1.55m
2:07AM1.64m
2:32PM1.72m
2:37AM1.78m
2:58PM1.88m
3:05AM1.89m
3:24PM2.01m
3:33AM1.97m
Low Tide
3:09PM0.96m
6:14AM0.88m
6:46PM0.91m
7:25AM0.73m
7:39PM0.75m
7:58AM0.56m
8:11PM0.59m
8:25AM0.41m
8:39PM0.44m
8:50AM0.27m
9:06PM0.30m
9:15AM0.15m
9:33PM0.19m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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9
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14
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11
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12
9
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16
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15
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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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