Jongensfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 21.33° E

Jongensfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jongensfontein sea temperature is
16.0°C
0.4° 

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


Jongensfontein surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 4,684 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with ESE 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jongensfontein in the next 16 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 7th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 7th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 6th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks.

First off, it’s a rough start. We’ve got a solid window of nothing really worth paddling out for. Saturday the 5th through Monday the 7th is a write-off – strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy, messy conditions. The swell is there, but it’s not your friend. Tuesday the 8th isn’t much better, with light cross-onshore wind and only marginal surf. So you’re looking at a gap of about four days of poor to marginal surf before things start to shift.

Wednesday the 9th morning shows a little hope. The swell drops to 3ft from the SW, with a period of 13 seconds, and the wind goes cross-offshore. The wave energy is moderate (437). It’s clean, but the size is small, so it’s more of a longboard or funboard session. Don’t get too excited.

Thursday the 10th is a mixed bag. The morning has a 5ft SW swell at 16 seconds, and light onshore wind, marginal conditions. The afternoon gets messy again with a fresh cross-onshore breeze.

Now, here’s the standout. The real highlight is Friday morning, September 11th at Jongensfontein. The wind goes glassy – just a light 3 mph breeze from the SE – and the swell is a clean 5ft from the SW with a 13-second period. The combined wave energy is moderate (864). The forecast says “very good surf conditions.” This is your window. It’s a reef break, consistent, and crowds are possible but not guaranteed. With the glassy conditions, it’s going to be smooth and lined up. A solid session for intermediates.

Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are a different story. The swell pumps up to 12ft and 10ft, but the wind is howling cross-onshore on Saturday, making it a mess. Sunday the 13th has favorable wind, but the swell is simply too big for this break – over 8ft, so it’s expert only, and even then, the wave energy is very strong (3893). This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Monday the 14th morning is another beauty. Glassy conditions again, with a 6ft swell from the ESE at 11 seconds. The energy is moderate (1663). The forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a close second to the Friday session, but the swell direction is a bit more east, and the break is a reef, so it should handle it well. This is a solid pick for the more skilled crew.

After that, the week of the 15th to the 17th is a mixed bag. Tuesday the 15th morning has a clean 3ft swell from the E with light offshore wind – good for a small, fun session. The afternoon, however, sees an 8ft SW swell with a 14-second period, but the wind is cross-shore, creating some chop. Wednesday the 16th is onshore and choppy. Thursday the 17th is a windy mess again.

The very end of the forecast, Saturday the 19th, shows a massive 16ft swell from the ESE with a 11-second period. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but that size is way too big for paddling. The wave energy is extremely strong (7347). This is for experts only, and even then, it’s a big, heavy reef. The Sunday the 20th morning drops to 8ft from the ESE, with clean cross-offshore wind, but it’s still a big one.

So, to sum it up: Friday morning, September 11th is the best on offer – glassy, clean, and a good size. Monday morning, September 14th is the other standout for experienced surfers. The rest of the window is either too small, too windy, or too big. Stay patient, and get out there on the 11th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun night, light winds from the ESE by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
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2
1
3
2
0
1
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0
2
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
ESE
8
1.3
SSW
10
1.4
SSW
10
1.5
SSW
22
2.5
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
ESE
9
1.6
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.2
E
9
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
E
9
1.6
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
447
342
356
2292
4684
3312
1546
1139
936
422
430
388
246
253
199
118
1185
1308
1044
Wind (km/h)
30
E
35
E
35
ESE
35
ESE
45
E
45
E
40
ENE
15
ENE
15
ESE
0
WNW
10
E
25
ESE
5
SE
15
WSW
15
S
5
S
10
SSE
30
E
20
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:33PM1.45m
9:58AM1.27m
10:57PM1.40m
12:11PM1.40m
00:37AM1.54m
1:17PM1.64m
1:34AM1.73m
2:01PM1.86m
2:17AM1.89m
2:38PM2.05m
2:54AM2.00m
3:12PM2.18m
3:28AM2.05m
Low Tide
3:22AM0.74m
4:13PM0.83m
5:48AM0.69m
6:28PM0.69m
7:05AM0.50m
7:33PM0.47m
7:53AM0.31m
8:18PM0.27m
8:31AM0.15m
8:55PM0.12m
9:04AM0.05m
9:29PM0.03m
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6:48
6:47
6:46
6:43
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6:41
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6:16
6:17
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6:20
6:21
6:22
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Temp °C
15
16
15
16
16
16
15
20
23
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25
22
18
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Feels °C
8
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18
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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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