Jongensfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 21.33° E

Jongensfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 02 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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,674 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jongensfontein in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 6th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 6th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 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 coming down the line for us.

The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, but the second half of the run has some absolute gems in store if you're patient and experienced. Things start off a little slow and build through the first week, but the real standout action is further out.

We’re looking at Jongensfontein, a consistent reef break that’s intermediate-friendly. Right now, the water temp is sitting at 61°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real highlight is Monday morning, August 3rd. The swell is a solid 5 ft from the ESE with an 11-second period, and the wave energy is getting up there at 1118 (moderate). The wind is glassy out of the east at just 3 mph. That’s going to mean some clean, lined-up waves for the experienced crew. The crowd factor is only "sometimes", so it shouldn't be a zoo.

Then, on Wednesday morning, August 5th, we get another cracker. The swell switches to a long-period 4 ft SW groundswell at 16 seconds. That’s a proper long-period pulse, which is best suited to a reef like this—it’ll bring a ton of energy (1251) and nice shape. The wind is glassy again, WSW at 3 mph. Get onto it.

The swell really starts to pump from the 6th into the 8th, with heights hitting 8 ft, but the wind gets messy, and the quality drops right off. Thursday morning, August 6th, has an 8 ft SW swell, but it’s a cross-shore with 12 mph winds and a cross-chop. Not great for a clean session.

Now, for the real big stuff. From Monday afternoon, August 10th, all the way through to Wednesday, August 12th, the swell is absolutely massive. We’re talking 13 ft up to 21 ft, and the energy numbers are hitting the thousands to tens of thousands (from 2472 up to 20318). That’s strong to very strong energy. The winds are offshore or glassy, so the conditions are clean, but this is strictly for the experts only. This is not a paddle-surfing situation for the average surfer; it’s more of a big-wave mission or even a kite-surfing setup if you’re into that.

After that big pulse settles, we get another standout. Thursday morning, August 13th. The swell drops to 8 ft from the SSE at 14 seconds, with a solid 2711 (strong) energy. The wind is a light offshore WNW at 6 mph, which means clean, powerful walls. The conditions are labeled excellent for experienced surfers, and I’d agree. This is a top pick for the second week. The afternoon is also clean with a 7 ft SSE swell and light offshore wind.

The window closes out after that, with onshore winds and choppy conditions from the 14th onward, so pick your days wisely.

The main takeaway: Monday morning, August 3rd and Wednesday morning, August 5th are the early standouts for clean, fun waves. For the big-wave hunters, Thursday, August 13th is the one to circle in the second week. The period in between is either too big, too windy, or just plain messy.

Stay stoked, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

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9
1.8
ESE
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1.6
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11
1.6
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1.5
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1.3
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2.4
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2.4
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2.3
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2.4
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2.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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901
645
561
485
385
306
250
844
1581
2855
2094
1558
2360
2233
1970
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Wind (km/h)
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SE
5
SW
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E
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ESE
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NE
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W
15
WSW
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SW
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WSW
15
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NW
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High Tide
5:46PM2.01m
5:57AM1.81m
6:19PM1.95m
6:33AM1.70m
6:57PM1.85m
7:17AM1.57m
7:45PM1.71m
8:17AM1.41m
8:55PM1.57m
9:58AM1.31m
10:45PM1.51m
12:00PM1.38m
00:27AM1.60m
Low Tide
11:57PM0.26m
12:01PM0.23m
00:33AM0.33m
12:35PM0.34m
1:16AM0.43m
1:18PM0.48m
2:12AM0.55m
2:18PM0.63m
3:38AM0.66m
3:57PM0.75m
5:36AM0.64m
6:04PM0.70m
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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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