Jongensfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Jongensfontein.

We’ve got a solid run of swell on the cards, but it’s gonna take a bit of patience to find the real clean windows. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, with some decent-sized SW groundswell but tricky winds. Things start to look up towards the end of the first week and into the second, but there’s also a couple of big, powerful swells that might be too much for the average punter.

The water temp is sitting at 62°F which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Right, let’s get into it. The first real chance to paddle out comes on Wednesday afternoon, the 5th of August. There’s a 7ft SW groundswell (15-second period) running, but the wind is a cross-onshore from the SSW at 9 mph, keeping things a bit messy and choppy. The combined energy is moderate (1985). Not a standout, but it’s surfable if you’re keen.

Thursday morning, the 6th, looks better. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SW (13 seconds) and the wind swings to a cross-offshore from the SW at 12 mph. That’s a clean setup, and the energy is strong (2153). This is a good window for the intermediate crew. The afternoon gets cross-on again, so don’t sleep in.

Friday the 7th is a write-off. The swell is there, but the wind is howling cross-shore and cross-onshore, making a mess of things. Saturday the 8th offers a redemption shot. Both morning and afternoon have clean conditions with cross-offshore winds, and the swell sits at 8ft to 8ft, SW. The energy is solid (1856-2295). This is a solid day for a surfer who can handle a bit of size.

Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are a complete no-go. We’re looking at 25-31 mph winds, near gale force, with a 10ft swell. It’s blown out, messy, and dangerous. Give the ocean a wide berth.

The middle of the week, from Tuesday the 11th through to the 12th, is still a write-off. Strong cross-onshore winds and a messy sea state. The swell is still there, but you’d be fighting a losing battle.

Now, pay attention. Thursday morning, the 13th of August, we get a big 10ft E swell, but the wind is cross-onshore at 12 mph. The forecast says it’s too big for this break, so this is a spot for experts only, and even then, it’s gonna be a handful. The energy is very strong (3269). I’d pass on this unless you’re a real charger.

The Standout: Friday morning, the 14th of August. This is your best bet. The swell drops to a more manageable 6ft from the ESE (9 seconds), but the wind is offshore from the WNW at 6 mph. That’s a beautiful, clean, glassy morning. The energy is moderate (639), but the conditions will be perfect. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th see the swell drop off significantly, into the 2ft to 3ft range. It’s small, but with the right wind, you might get a few.

Looking further out, the 18th of August brings another big 10ft SW swell, but again, it’s flagged as too big for the break. The energy is very strong (2630). Then, on Wednesday morning, the 19th of August, we get a real gem. A 5ft S swell with glass conditions. The wind is calm, the energy is moderate (636). This is another absolute beauty for a clean, easy session.

So, to sum it up: the best windows are Thursday morning, the 6th, Saturday the 8th, and the absolute standouts are Friday morning, the 14th, and Wednesday morning, the 19th. The rest of the time, you’re either battling the wind or the swell is too big.

Stay stoked, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty

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