
Surf Forecasts:
Jongensfontein surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,097 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th 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 take a look at what’s coming up for Jongensfontein.
We’ve got a solid run of swell on the cards, but it’s gonna take a bit of patience to find the real clean windows. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, with some decent-sized SW groundswell but tricky winds. Things start to look up towards the end of the first week and into the second, but there’s also a couple of big, powerful swells that might be too much for the average punter.
The water temp is sitting at 62°F which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Right, let’s get into it. The first real chance to paddle out comes on Wednesday afternoon, the 5th of August. There’s a 7ft SW groundswell (15-second period) running, but the wind is a cross-onshore from the SSW at 9 mph, keeping things a bit messy and choppy. The combined energy is moderate (1985). Not a standout, but it’s surfable if you’re keen.
Thursday morning, the 6th, looks better. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SW (13 seconds) and the wind swings to a cross-offshore from the SW at 12 mph. That’s a clean setup, and the energy is strong (2153). This is a good window for the intermediate crew. The afternoon gets cross-on again, so don’t sleep in.
Friday the 7th is a write-off. The swell is there, but the wind is howling cross-shore and cross-onshore, making a mess of things. Saturday the 8th offers a redemption shot. Both morning and afternoon have clean conditions with cross-offshore winds, and the swell sits at 8ft to 8ft, SW. The energy is solid (1856-2295). This is a solid day for a surfer who can handle a bit of size.
Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are a complete no-go. We’re looking at 25-31 mph winds, near gale force, with a 10ft swell. It’s blown out, messy, and dangerous. Give the ocean a wide berth.
The middle of the week, from Tuesday the 11th through to the 12th, is still a write-off. Strong cross-onshore winds and a messy sea state. The swell is still there, but you’d be fighting a losing battle.
Now, pay attention. Thursday morning, the 13th of August, we get a big 10ft E swell, but the wind is cross-onshore at 12 mph. The forecast says it’s too big for this break, so this is a spot for experts only, and even then, it’s gonna be a handful. The energy is very strong (3269). I’d pass on this unless you’re a real charger.
The Standout: Friday morning, the 14th of August. This is your best bet. The swell drops to a more manageable 6ft from the ESE (9 seconds), but the wind is offshore from the WNW at 6 mph. That’s a beautiful, clean, glassy morning. The energy is moderate (639), but the conditions will be perfect. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th see the swell drop off significantly, into the 2ft to 3ft range. It’s small, but with the right wind, you might get a few.
Looking further out, the 18th of August brings another big 10ft SW swell, but again, it’s flagged as too big for the break. The energy is very strong (2630). Then, on Wednesday morning, the 19th of August, we get a real gem. A 5ft S swell with glass conditions. The wind is calm, the energy is moderate (636). This is another absolute beauty for a clean, easy session.
So, to sum it up: the best windows are Thursday morning, the 6th, Saturday the 8th, and the absolute standouts are Friday morning, the 14th, and Wednesday morning, the 19th. The rest of the time, you’re either battling the wind or the swell is too big.
Stay stoked, and I’ll see you in the water.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, light winds from the N by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, near gales from the SSE by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSE 8 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1785 | 2094 | 2063 | 1697 | 1824 | 2525 | 3581 | 2630 | 1810 | 2238 | 3385 | 2483 | 1805 | 1232 | 1180 | 1857 | 2390 | 1053 | 1169 | 1252 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
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 | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | E 8 | SW 12 | SE 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
1785 | 2094 | 2063 | 1697 | 1824 | 2525 | 3581 | 2630 | 1810 | 2238 | 3385 | 20 | 1805 | 850 | 703 | 303 | 2390 | 1053 | 623 | 270 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 11 | S 13 | SSW 14 | — | SSE 8 | SSW 26 | SW 22 |
200 | 128 | 90 | 65 | 46 | 48 | 47 | 53 | 31 | 57 | 66 | 38 | 23 | 1232 | 14 | 210 | — | 347 | 66 | 949 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | S 9 | S 13 | E 10 | — | — | SW 26 | S 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 15 | — | — | — | — | 166 | 14 | 52 | — | — | 104 | 51 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | SW 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 10 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | 25 | — | — | 2483 | 599 | 1151 | 1180 | 1857 | 773 | 520 | 1169 | 1252 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 78 | 0 | 78 | 52 | 78 | 141 | 141 | 8 | 8 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 652 | 188 | 1448 | 2963 | 141 | 141 | 233 | 141 |
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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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