Jongensfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 21.33° E

Jongensfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jongensfontein sea temperature is
16.0° C
0.2° 

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


Jongensfontein surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, E swell with 2,403 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 9s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 13th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 13th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 12th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, lookin’ at what we’ve got cookin’ for the next couple weeks around the Jongensfontein reef. It’s a mixed bag, so let’s ride through it.

The first half of this forecast period is a bit of a struggle. Plenty of swell energy kickin’ around – we’re talkin’ moderate to strong energy levels pushing 1326 through 2877 early on – but the wind just won’t play nice. Our spot, a south-facing reef that loves a clean S swell, is gettin’ hammered by cross-on and onshore breezes for days. Tuesday the 11th through to the Thursday the 13th are all write-offs: messy, lumpy, and cross-chopped. The water’s sitting at about 61°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. Not too shabby, but you won’t be feelin’ it when the wind’s howlin’.

Then we get a little glimmer. Friday morning the 14th, the wind backs off and goes cross-offshore. That cleans the lines up nicely. We’re lookin’ at a 4ft groundswell from the SW with a beautiful 16-second period (long period, so reefs, points and rivers love this). The energy is moderate at 1217, and with that clean face, this is a proper window for experienced surfers. This is your first standout. Get on it early.

After that, things get a bit small and choppy again through the weekend and into Monday, with the swell droppin’ to under 3ft. We’re in a bit of a lull, but it’s not completely dead.

Now, keep your eyes peeled on Monday the 17th. Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th see a return of the SW groundswell, but wind becomes an issue again – cross-off on Tuesday keeps it clean but the gusts are fresh. The real gem waiting for us is deeper in the run.

Here’s the long-range promise: Friday the 21st of August is a serious standout. Morning session sees a 6ft SW groundswell, period at 12 seconds, and light cross-offshore wind from the west. Clean lines, solid energy (1154), and the conditions are rated excellent for experienced surfers. The following Saturday morning the 22nd holds similar potential, with 6ft SW swell and clean cross-off wind, though it’s a touch bigger in energy at 1476.

But if I’m picking one morning to circle on the calendar, it’s Tuesday the 25th of August and Wednesday the 26th of August. Tuesday morning has 6ft of SW swell with an offshore breeze – glassy, clean, and an energy reading of 1278 (moderate-strong). Wednesday the 26th? That’s even better: a 7ft SSW groundswell (a bit more size, still fine for experienced surfers) but with glassy conditions and a period of 12 seconds. That’s the kind of morning where the reef just comes alive. It’s a bit far out, but the signs are good.

Just remember, this is a consistent break but it’s a reef set-up, so longer period swells can make those waves stand up a bit more. And the crowds do show here sometimes, so bring your patience along with your board.

For kite surfers, there are days in this forecast where the cross-onshore winds and 5ft to 8ft sloppy swell look like more fun on a kite than a paddle, but for a real surfer, you wait for the clean windows.

That’s the long and short of it. Stay patient, pick your mornings, and I’ll see you out there on that reef.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the E on Tue night, calm by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
ESE
8
3
ESE
8
1.3
SW
20
3.5
E
8
3
E
9
1.6
SW
18
1.5
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
638
1271
1223
1649
1727
1740
1282
803
612
430
323
318
257
268
268
309
711
711
642
486
Wind (km/h)
40
E
40
ENE
35
ENE
45
E
30
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
5
NNW
15
N
20
SSW
10
SSW
10
ESE
20
ESE
5
ENE
20
WSW
25
SW
10
NNE
5
NNE
15
SW
10
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
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cross-off
glassy
cross
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High Tide
2:55PM1.98m
3:10AM2.02m
3:35PM2.13m
3:49AM2.08m
4:11PM2.21m
4:25AM2.07m
4:46PM2.21m
4:59AM2.00m
5:19PM2.15m
5:32AM1.89m
5:50PM2.03m
6:03AM1.75m
6:20PM1.86m
Low Tide
9:09PM0.17m
9:26AM0.03m
9:49PM0.07m
10:01AM-0.03m
10:26PM0.03m
10:35AM-0.02m
11:01PM0.06m
11:06AM0.05m
11:34PM0.15m
11:35AM0.16m
00:04AM0.27m
12:03PM0.31m
00:34AM0.42m
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7:11
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Temp °C
15
15
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16
18
26
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Feels °C
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13
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25
14
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12
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14
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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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