Surf Forecasts:
Jongensfontein surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 19s period, S swell with 3,690 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jongensfontein in the next 16 days are 2.2m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jongensfontein over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, but this time in feet and miles.
So, Jongensfontein reef is the spot. Water temp is about 61°F, which is normal for this time of year.
The top pick is Tuesday morning, 1 September. A clean 8ft SW groundswell, 13-second period, with glassy wind from the WSW. The combined energy is strong at 1754, and the swell is coming from the south, which is exactly what this reef likes. Excellent for experienced surfers, but at 8ft it’s too big for beginners. Crowds are possible.
Wednesday morning, 2 September, is also good. 8ft SW groundswell, 13 seconds, glassy wind from the ESE. Energy is 2110. Same deal – experienced surfers only.
Then it goes south. From Thursday 3 September through Tuesday 15 September, it’s mostly poor. Onshore winds, messy conditions. There’s a big S swell on Sunday 6 September – 7ft at 19 seconds – but with 45 km/h cross-onshore winds and energy over 4000, it’s blown out. More for kite surfing.
The last chance is Wednesday morning, 16 September. A clean 5ft SW swell, 12 seconds, cross-off wind from the WSW, energy at 813. It looks promising, but it’s far out.
Your best bet is the first two mornings. After that, grab a beer and wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | S 21 | S 19 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1723 | 2605 | 2845 | 2094 | 1703 | 1149 | 435 | 1819 | 1741 | 820 | 537 | 405 | 279 | 307 | 408 | 2552 | 3428 | 1055 | 985 | 893 | 579 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:50PM2.01m | 6:08AM1.75m | 6:27PM1.85m | 6:50AM1.58m | 7:15PM1.65m | 7:52AM1.39m | 8:33PM1.45m | 9:58AM1.27m | 10:57PM1.40m | 12:11PM1.40m | 00:37AM1.54m | 1:17PM1.64m | 1:34AM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:33AM0.19m | 00:04AM0.25m | 12:08PM0.33m | 00:45AM0.41m | 12:51PM0.51m | 1:41AM0.59m | 1:55PM0.71m | 3:22AM0.74m | 4:13PM0.83m | 5:48AM0.69m | 6:28PM0.69m | 7:05AM0.50m | 7:33PM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 13 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 18 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 21 | S 19 | S 15 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 1723 | 2605 | 2845 | 2094 | 1703 | 1149 | 435 | 209 | 93 | 223 | 358 | 111 | 279 | 307 | 200 | 2552 | 3428 | 1005 | 708 | 645 | 579 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 9 | — | — | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | S 13 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 31 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 180 | — | — | 261 | 39 | 87 | 42 | 26 | 408 | 1045 | 455 | 180 | 901 | 672 | 202 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 10 | E 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | SSW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 35 | 18 | 52 | 17 | 7 | 149 | — | — | — | 48 | — | 174 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 91 | 1819 | 1741 | 820 | 537 | 405 | 217 | 145 | 184 | 223 | 509 | 1055 | 985 | 893 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 78 | 8 | 0 | 141 | 78 | 78 | 334 | 366 | 1449 | 3633 | 141 | 141 | 141 | 141 | 141 | 229 | 103 | 103 | 141 | 0 |
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