Jongensfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for our local reef.

We're looking at a pretty mixed bag to start. The first few days are a write-off with a messy cross-onshore wind and lumpy, poor surf. Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th are a complete no-go. Friday the 31st isn't much better – a bit of size but with a short, crumbly period and cross-shore chop, it's a tough paddle for very little reward.

Then, we get a glimmer of hope. Saturday morning, the 1st of August is where it starts to get interesting. The wind swings light and cross-offshore, cleaning up a 7ft swell from the ESE with a moderate 9-second period. The wave energy is solid (1010), and it's calling for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is a proper window. The water temp is sitting at 62°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Sunday morning, the 2nd of August is your next real standout. The wind drops to glassy, and we've got a clean 6ft swell from the same ESE direction. It's not as powerful, but the glassy conditions will make it silky smooth. This is the kind of morning you want to be out there early.

Now, hold onto your board shorts. The real fireworks are looking at Wednesday the 5th of August. We've got a new SW groundswell rolling in. Wednesday morning starts with a clean 6ft swell and offshore winds, but the afternoon is the one. It jumps to an 8ft swell from the SW with a very long, powerful 15-second period. The wave energy is massive (2811). This is a proper, deep-water groundswell that will be reeling down the reef. This is for the experienced crew only. The crowd factor is ‘sometimes’, so you might have some company, but for quality like that, it's worth it.

Thursday the 6th through the weekend gets big – too big, in fact. The swell pushes 12ft on Thursday and Friday, and while the wind is clean, the wave comment says it's too big for this break. That's a pass for the paddle crew, but the kites might have a field day.

The following week has a few more moments. Saturday morning, the 8th of August sees the swell drop back to a clean 6ft from the SW with a long 14-second period and offshore winds. Another solid option. Then Wednesday the 12th of August morning has a smaller 6ft SSW swell with clean conditions, but it's not quite the standout of the earlier window.

Overall, the best on offer is Saturday the 1st of August morning for the clean, manageable size, and the absolute standout is the Wednesday afternoon, the 5th of August for the big, powerful groundswell. That's the one you circle on the calendar. The long-range stuff around the 12th looks promising but less certain.

Rusty, signing off.

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