Jongensfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 21.33° E

Jongensfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jongensfontein sea temperature is
16.8° C
0.6° 

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


Jongensfontein surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,873 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 5th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 6th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for our local stretch. We've got a mixed bag ahead, but there's a couple of gems if you're patient.

The first real chance to get wet comes in around Wednesday morning, August 5th, but honestly, it's a bit of a tease. The swell is pulsing at 5ft from the SW, but the wind is swingin' cross from the SSW, and the whole thing is labelled "marginal." The water's sittin' at a pleasant 62°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. The total wave energy is pumping at 1475, which is a solid moderate amount of power, but the conditions just aren't playing nice. It's a tough call to get excited about it.

Things actually get worse before they get better. That swell builds, but the wind stays ugly. Thursday the 6th sees 8ft of SW swell, but the wind is onshore and the wave comment is just "marginal." By Friday the 7th, we're looking at 10ft of SW swell, but the wind is up to 16 mph from the east, turning the ocean into a choppy mess.

The weekend is a washout. Saturday the 8th offers a brief moment of something cleaner, but it's still not great. Sunday the 9th is a write-off with gale-force winds hitting 31 mph and a huge 15ft swell that's just blown out. The entire week that follows is dominated by poor conditions, with onshore winds and lumpy seas. There's a long, frustrating gap here with no real quality on offer.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. Hold on to your board shorts. The first standout appears on Saturday, August 15th, in the morning. The wind finally plays ball, swinging offshore from the NNE at a gentle 9 mph. The swell is a solid 6ft from the ESE, and the period is a nice 12 seconds, giving it some real grunt (total energy of 1164). The wave comment is "clean." This is the best session of the early window. The wind will be clean, so Jongensfontein should be offering up some proper, lined-up waves. The swell is a bit chunky for beginners, but it'll be a fun size for any intermediate.

Then, a real monster of a swell is forecast. Tuesday, August 18th, the charts are lighting up. The morning shows a massive 12ft swell from the WSW, with a 12-second period. The wind is light from the SE, and the wave comment is "wind and tide favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break." The energy reading is a staggering 4629. This is a serious, powerful groundswell. For a spot like Jongensfontein, this is going to be a beast. It's expert-only territory. If you are a confident surfer, this is the one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon keeps the size and adds a bit more energy (5362), but the wind picks up a touch.

The run continues, but the wind is a problem again. Thursday, August 20th, the morning session might be the biggest of the forecast. A 15ft, 15-second SW swell with an energy reading of 9644 is on the cards. The wind is moderate and cross-onshore, but the wave comment says it's "too big for this break." This is a massive, powerful wave. If you're not a hardcore charger, stay well clear. The afternoon is a no-go with fresh onshore winds.

So, to sum it up: the best bet for the everyday surfer is the clean, offshore conditions on the morning of Saturday, August 15th. For the brave and the expert, the massive swell on Tuesday, August 18th is the one to watch, but be prepared for a serious challenge.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat morning, near gales from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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1.6
SW
16
2
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15
2.3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.4
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.5
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15
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15
2.5
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14
2.2
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14
2.3
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13
3.5
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14
2.5
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13
4.5
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11
2.1
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11
3
SSE
9
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10
2.5
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1.8
SSW
12
2.5
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8
1
SW
22
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1194
1785
2094
2429
1777
1824
2822
3706
2834
1733
1933
4873
2362
4070
1092
1315
654
691
933
821
939
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
SSW
20
WNW
15
SSW
15
S
10
ESE
15
ENE
25
E
5
NNW
20
WSW
25
SW
30
SSW
45
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High Tide
7:45PM1.71m
8:17AM1.41m
8:55PM1.57m
9:58AM1.31m
10:45PM1.51m
12:00PM1.38m
00:27AM1.60m
1:18PM1.57m
1:35AM1.76m
2:11PM1.79m
2:26AM1.91m
2:55PM1.98m
3:10AM2.02m
Low Tide
1:18PM0.48m
2:12AM0.55m
2:18PM0.63m
3:38AM0.66m
3:57PM0.75m
5:36AM0.64m
6:04PM0.70m
7:05AM0.49m
7:27PM0.53m
8:02AM0.31m
8:23PM0.33m
8:47AM0.14m
9:09PM0.17m
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Temp °C
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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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