Jongensfontein surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 04 May 2026 SAST
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Jongensfontein surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Jongensfontein sea temperature is
18.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s 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 7.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 5th May)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 7th May)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 11th May)23ft (7.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly near gales.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the NW by Sat night).

Mon
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
!
3
!
3
0
1
!
0
!
!
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
2.2
SSW
12
2.4
S
11
5
SE
11
5
SE
12
4.5
SE
13
4.5
SE
13
4
SE
13
3.5
SE
12
3
SE
12
2.5
SE
12
3
SE
13
2.5
SE
12
2.3
SE
12
1.8
SE
12
3.5
WSW
13
4
SW
13
3.5
SW
12
7
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
563
522
361
1297
1342
6293
6312
6615
5808
5403
3260
2688
2160
2740
1860
1468
897
4486
5123
3482
15539
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
0
NNW
25
S
45
SSE
40
SSE
35
S
25
S
25
S
5
WSW
5
NW
10
SSE
10
NE
15
NE
30
ENE
50
NNW
40
WNW
55
WNW
40
NW
50
WSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
off
on
cross
cross
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
4:56PM1.76m
5:02AM1.77m
5:26PM1.67m
5:32AM1.66m
6:01PM1.57m
6:06AM1.54m
6:44PM1.47m
6:50AM1.43m
7:45PM1.39m
7:58AM1.33m
9:15PM1.38m
9:44AM1.30m
10:44PM1.47m
11:15AM1.38m
Low Tide
10:54PM0.42m
11:14AM0.36m
11:24PM0.51m
11:46AM0.46m
11:59PM0.62m
12:24PM0.56m
00:45AM0.73m
1:14PM0.65m
1:55AM0.82m
2:28PM0.72m
3:36AM0.83m
3:58PM0.71m
5:08AM0.72m
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
heavy rain
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7:11
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:15
7:16
7:16
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5:50
5:49
5:47
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:44
6
3
1
3
31
4
2
5
2
2
3
4
1
3
14
Temp °C
15
16
16
16
17
17
16
16
16
17
16
15
16
15
16
20
18
12
14
16
17
12
13
14
14
8
7
8
9
11
12
14
14
14
12
13
17
8
2
2
6
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
2.2
SSW
12
2.4
S
11
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
4.5
SE
13
4.5
SE
13
4
SE
13
3.5
SE
12
3
SE
12
2.5
SE
12
3
SE
13
2.5
SE
12
2.3
SE
12
1.8
SE
12
1.1
SE
11
4
SW
13
3.5
SW
12
0.2
ESE
10
Energy kJ
563
522
361
1297
1342
136
251
6615
5808
5403
3260
2688
2160
2740
1860
1468
897
273
5123
3482
10
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.6
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.6
SW
14
1.5
S
10
0.8
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SE
11
0.5
SE
10
0.2
SSE
13
Energy kJ
240
164
121
11
85
55
140
77
169
426
318
496
472
466
459
299
142
53
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.2
WSW
20
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SE
17
1
S
9
0.9
SSE
14
0.5
SW
18
0.3
SE
14
Energy kJ
14
13
23
50
91
13
91
39
130
291
152
307
154
29
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
3
5
SE
11
5
SE
12
0.8
ENE
4
0.9
E
4
1.5
NNW
5
3.5
WSW
13
0.8
NW
5
0.9
NNW
5
7
WSW
13
Energy kJ
9
6293
6312
16
28
101
4486
30
45
15539
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
1
3
1
3
Distance (km)
0
8
8
0
78
366
366
180
180
78
8
8
78
103
103
141
103
628
803
103
769
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
5
5
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
5
4
3
5
9
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
9
4
4
4
9
8
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Overberg? If you are looking for accommodation near Jongensfontein, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Overberg, consider staying in Riversdale which is 39 km (24 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Mossel Bay which is 78 km (48 miles) away

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