Jongensfontein surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 02 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
18.9° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 4th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 5th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 6th May)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue night, calm by Thu night).

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Sat
9
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
!
0
0
0
0
0
!
!
3
0
1
4
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
11
1
S
10
1.1
SW
10
1.3
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
10
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
3
SSW
11
4.5
SSE
11
4.5
SE
11
4
SE
11
4
SE
11
3.5
ESE
12
3.5
SE
13
3
ESE
12
2.5
ESE
12
2.5
ESE
12
2.5
ESE
12
2.1
ESE
12
2
ESE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
361
225
265
354
283
613
522
414
1829
4174
4790
4198
3641
3566
3621
2956
2067
1964
1737
1302
1080
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
NE
10
SSE
10
N
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
W
20
WSW
10
S
50
SE
45
SE
35
SE
30
SE
25
SSE
20
SE
5
NNE
10
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
10
N
15
SSW
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
4:04AM1.94m
4:26PM1.82m
4:33AM1.86m
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
Low Tide
9:57PM0.30m
10:17AM0.21m
10:25PM0.34m
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
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
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7:11
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:15
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5:52
5:51
5:50
5:49
5:47
5:46
5:45
5:45
4
2
13
2
2
5
1
Temp °C
19
20
22
19
17
16
16
15
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
17
16
19
19
17
19
21
19
13
13
12
11
13
13
7
8
10
12
12
14
14
14
12
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
11
1
S
10
1.1
SW
10
1.3
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
10
0.9
SSW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
3
SSW
11
0.5
WSW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
4
SE
11
3.5
ESE
12
3.5
SE
13
3
ESE
12
2.5
ESE
12
2.5
ESE
12
2.5
ESE
12
2.1
ESE
12
2
ESE
12
Energy kJ
361
225
265
354
283
240
522
414
1829
93
136
169
3641
3566
3621
2956
2067
1964
1737
1302
1080
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
11
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
WSW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.8
SSE
11
1.1
S
9
0.9
S
9
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
14
Energy kJ
231
178
128
184
252
14
164
121
50
91
55
140
78
75
150
198
133
355
346
377
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
WSW
13
0.1
E
9
0.2
E
6
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.6
WSW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SSE
14
0.9
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
13
Energy kJ
79
159
174
200
118
2
3
12
49
13
41
36
111
264
302
367
304
209
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
ESE
4
0.9
WSW
5
1.4
SW
13
4.5
SSE
11
4.5
SE
11
4
SE
11
2.1
SSE
10
0.6
E
4
1.4
E
5
Energy kJ
3
5
44
613
4174
4790
4198
800
10
114
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
1
3
3
3
4
6
3
4
6
2
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
105
105
141
0
78
52
8
8
52
121
364
278
141
180
78
8
78
141
121
0
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
6
8
8
6
5
4
7
7
6
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
8
8
6
5
4
7
7
6
5
5
7
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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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