
Surf Forecasts:
Jongensfontein surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 20,173 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jongensfontein in the next 16 days are 6.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jongensfontein over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and let's have a look at what's cookin' at Jongensfontein over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some real windows of opportunity if you time it right.
We kick things off on Wednesday the 15th, but honestly, it's a write-off for a proper surf. There's a 4ft SW swell with a seriously long 16-second period, but it's coming in with a 12 mph cross-shore wind. The water is sitting at 62°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, and the combined swell energy is a moderate 1188. It's just not clean enough to get excited about.
Now, Thursday the 16th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning session is the clear standout early on. We've got a solid 7ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period, and the wind is a light 6 mph cross-offshore. That's a winning combination. The combined swell energy is a very strong 1741, and the water is clean. It's a bit of size for the intermediates, but for the experienced crew, this is going to be fantastic. The afternoon holds similar promise with a 6ft SW swell and clean conditions. This is the pick of the first week.
Friday the 17th is a big step back. The morning is marginal with a cross-on wind, and the afternoon turns poor with a 9 mph onshore breeze making a mess of the 5ft swell. Best to skip this one.
Saturday the 18th offers a brief reprieve. The morning has a clean 4ft SW swell with light cross-off winds, perfect for a longboard or a beginner session. The afternoon sees the swell bump up to 6ft, but a slight cross-shore chop creeps in.
Sunday the 19th through Monday the 20th is all pretty average, with marginal conditions and moderate winds. A few clean windows here and there, but no real quality. The swell energy drops right off.
Then things get wild. From Tuesday the 21st through to Thursday the 23rd, we get a massive pulse of swell. We're talking 12ft to 16ft SSW swell, with periods around 14 seconds. The combined swell energy is off the charts, hitting 10389 on the 22nd afternoon. The winds are favorable in parts, but this is way too big for Jongensfontein's reef. This is strictly for the elite big-wave chargers or, more likely, a setup that looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Friday the 24th brings a return of nasty onshore winds, making a mess of the leftover swell. Another day to sit out.
Saturday the 25th morning looks promising with a clean 8ft SW groundswell and cross-offshore winds, but the afternoon once again gets too big and messy.
The real gem in the second week looks like Sunday the 26th morning. A clean 8ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, combined with a 12 mph offshore wind from the WNW. The combined energy is a massive 3685. It's gonna be a full-on, powerful wave, but for the experienced surfer looking for a serious session, this is the one to circle. However, it's nearly two weeks away, so keep an eye on the forecasts.
Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are marginal but rideable, with consistent 8ft SW swells but onshore or cross-shore winds. Wednesday the 29th morning offers a final clean window with a smaller 7ft swell and glassy conditions. Thursday the 30th sees onshore winds again, spoiling the fun.
So, to sum it up: Your best bets are Thursday the 16th for clean, solid surf, and the long-range standout is Sunday the 26th morning if you don't mind waiting and like it big.
Stay frothy,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
659 | 2498 | 1693 | 1228 | 1059 | 792 | 593 | 309 | 227 | 763 | 1547 | 923 | 594 | 382 | 344 | 572 | 2310 | 4955 | 3949 | 2553 | 3615 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:08AM1.38m | 8:37PM1.51m | 9:14AM1.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:02PM0.67m | 3:07AM0.74m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | |
5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | 5:45 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SE 12 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 |
419 | 2498 | 1693 | 1228 | 1059 | 792 | 593 | 309 | 227 | 763 | 970 | 923 | 594 | 382 | 344 | 71 | 2310 | 4955 | 3949 | 2553 | 3615 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | E 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 |
659 | 61 | 48 | 49 | 56 | 55 | 52 | 165 | 217 | 118 | 85 | 55 | 33 | 101 | 74 | 7 | 35 | 31 | 31 | 18 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 14 | E 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — |
110 | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 31 | 17 | 41 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | W 3 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | NW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1547 | — | — | — | 5 | 572 | — | — | — | — | 17 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 141 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 78 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 83 |
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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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