Jongensfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 21.33° E

Jongensfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jongensfontein sea temperature is
16.3°C
0.1° 

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


Jongensfontein surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 7,935 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 29th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for our local stretch.

First up, the water’s sittin’ at a pretty standard 61°F for this time of year, so nothin’ freaky there. The coming days are a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got a real standout to aim for. The first few days are pretty average, with some small, messy swell and onshore winds. You’ll be waitin’ until the 1st of September for the real action.

Friday morning the 28th is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a 4ft south swell with a period of 11 seconds, but the wind is a light cross-shore. The combined energy is moderate (654), but the conditions are marginal. The arvo looks worse, with a cross-on breeze making it choppy.

Saturday the 29th sees the swell drop right off, but the wind goes clean cross-off. The morning is a tiny 2ft, and the arvo is a bit better at 3ft from the SW. Still, it’s pretty small for Jongensfontein, which is a reef setup.

Sunday the 30th brings a bit more size, around 6ft from the SW, but the wind is onshore or cross-on, which will mess up the surface. The swell energy is in the moderate to strong range (921), but it’s not worth paddling out for.

Monday the 31st is a bit of a tease. Clean cross-off winds in the morning with a 5ft SW swell (586 energy), but it’s still rated as marginal. The arvo is smaller and cross-shore.

Now, here’s the one you’ve been waiting for. Tuesday the 1st of September is the standout. Clear skies, clean cross-off wind, and a solid 7ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period. The combined energy is strong (1479). This is a proper session for experienced surfers—it’s too big for beginners. The wind is offshore, so the reef will be glassy. Keep in mind, this is a reef break, and with that period, it’ll hold up well.

Wednesday the 2nd turns ugly. The swell jumps to 12ft from the SW with a very long 16-second period, and the energy is huge (5928). But the wind is a strong cross-onshore, making it a mess. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, the wind is a killer. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are a total loss with near-gale and gale-force onshore winds and massive, blown-out surf. This setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The weekend of the 5th and 6th is still blown out with onshore winds, though the swell drops. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are small and choppy, with poor conditions.

The second week trails off into weak, small swells. Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th are tiny, with poor winds. Friday the 11th brings a bit of size (7ft) but it’s onshore and choppy. Saturday the 12th has a massive 15ft swell from the SSE, but it’s too big for this spot and the wind is onshore.

So, the only real standout is Tuesday morning, the 1st of September. That’s the one to circle. After that, we’ve got a long stretch of bad-to-ugly conditions. The reef at Jongensfontein will be clean and firing on that Tuesday morning, but you’ll need to be experienced to handle that 7ft set.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon night, strong winds from the E by Wed night).

Friday
28
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
338
277
265
114
301
388
840
784
633
563
437
676
1448
1498
1912
5921
3966
2200
1523
1302
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Wind (km/h)
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SW
10
SSE
10
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
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10
SSE
5
NW
15
W
10
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5
NNE
15
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20
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20
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40
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55
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High Tide
3:51PM2.11m
4:01AM2.02m
4:18PM2.16m
4:30AM2.02m
4:47PM2.17m
5:00AM1.98m
5:17PM2.12m
5:33AM1.88m
5:50PM2.01m
6:08AM1.75m
6:27PM1.85m
6:50AM1.58m
7:15PM1.65m
Low Tide
9:40AM0.07m
10:00PM0.11m
10:06AM0.03m
10:29PM0.07m
10:33AM0.04m
10:58PM0.08m
11:02AM0.09m
11:30PM0.14m
11:33AM0.19m
00:04AM0.25m
12:08PM0.33m
00:45AM0.41m
12:51PM0.51m
1:41AM0.59m
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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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