
Surf Forecasts:
Jongensfontein surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,432 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jongensfontein in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jongensfontein over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's get into it. We've got a long window ahead at Jongensfontein, and it's a real mixed bag. The overall pattern is a series of solid pulses, but a lot of them are messed up by the wind. You’ll need to pick your moments carefully.
The first real call is this Sunday morning, the 26th of July. It’s a bit of a standout early on. We’ve got a 6ft SW swell at 12 seconds, and the wind is glassy from the NNE. It’s clean, the wave energy is strong (1224), and the reef is set up nicely. This is for experienced surfers only though – that's a solid size. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
Monday morning the 27th is another standout. It’s bigger, with a 8ft SSW groundswell and a very long 16-second period. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the W, and the energy is powerful (2829). Again, this is expert territory. The longer period means lulls between sets, but the shape should be excellent on the reef here.
Now, the middle of the week turns ugly. Monday afternoon through to Saturday morning, the 1st of August, is a write-off. Strong onshore winds, mostly from the E and ESE, chop up the swell. The waves get big, up to 10ft, but it’s all messy. I’d skip the whole stretch.
But we get a reward. The morning of Sunday, the 2nd of August, is a beauty. The wind is glassy again from the NE, and we’ve got a 5ft SW groundswell with a very long 19-second period. The energy is through the roof (2350). For a point break or reef like this, that long period is a dream. It’s still a solid size, so keep it for the experienced crew.
The following week is more of a tease. There are clean windows, but the swell is a bit smaller. The mornings of Tuesday the 4th, Wednesday the 5th, and Friday the 7th all have glassy or clean cross-offshore winds and 5ft to 5ft SW swell. These are good, fun sessions for the intermediate surfer. The morning of Saturday the 8th of August looks promising – an 8ft WSW swell with a glassy offshore wind from the WNW. That’s a lot of power (2169). The afternoon, however, the swell jumps to 13ft, which is just too big for this spot.
The very end of the run, Monday morning the 10th of August, has a small 4ft WSW swell with glassy conditions. It’s clean and rideable, but nothing to get too excited about.
So, the standout is that Sunday morning the 26th of July for the clean, glassy conditions on a solid swell, and the Sunday morning the 2nd of August for the incredibly long-period groundswell and perfect wind. The rest of the good windows are in the mornings of the second week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1415 | 822 | 644 | 987 | 2821 | 5046 | 3097 | 2032 | 1850 | 1200 | 905 | 700 | 711 | 711 | 769 | 609 | 755 | 1039 | 1532 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:43AM1.53m | 2:18PM1.53m | 2:23AM1.65m | 2:52PM1.67m | 2:56AM1.76m | 3:23PM1.79m | 3:27AM1.84m | 3:52PM1.89m | 3:57AM1.90m | 4:20PM1.97m | 4:26AM1.93m | 4:48PM2.02m | 4:55AM1.92m | ||||||
Low Tide | 8:13AM0.54m | 8:24PM0.61m | 8:46AM0.42m | 8:57PM0.49m | 9:15AM0.30m | 9:28PM0.39m | 9:42AM0.21m | 9:57PM0.31m | 10:09AM0.15m | 10:26PM0.26m | 10:35AM0.11m | 10:55PM0.23m | |||||||
— | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
5:47 | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 8 | SW 12 | ESE 9 |
1415 | 822 | 644 | 987 | 2821 | 5046 | 3097 | 2032 | 1850 | 1200 | 905 | 700 | 346 | 711 | 769 | 609 | 755 | 207 | 1194 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | ESE 9 | — | — | S 8 | S 12 | SE 12 | S 11 | — | SW 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | SW 12 | — | SW 12 |
39 | 377 | 367 | 234 | 8 | — | — | 142 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | 711 | 246 | 212 | — | 330 | — | 190 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 |
— | 25 | 25 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | — | — | ESE 9 | — | ESE 9 | E 10 |
— | — | — | 3 | — | 299 | 428 | 203 | 312 | 307 | 206 | 301 | 413 | — | — | 427 | — | 1039 | 1532 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 80 | 0 | 78 | 52 | 0 | 156 | 269 | 141 | 141 | 121 | 141 | 141 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 141 | 141 | 103 |
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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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