Jongensfontein surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 30 Apr 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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jongensfontein in the next 16 days are 6.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 30th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 30th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 6th May)21ft (6.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, near gales from the SW by Wed morning).

Thu
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
4
2
4
4
2
2
3
0
2
1
3
2
2
1
0
0
!
!
!
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
17
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
2.5
SW
12
2
SW
11
1.5
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
11
1
SW
10
1
S
10
1.4
SW
14
1.3
WSW
10
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.4
SSW
11
2.2
S
11
5.5
S
12
6.5
SSE
14
5.5
SSE
13
4.5
SSE
12
3.5
SE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4648
3388
2231
2050
1713
966
543
305
200
202
721
347
494
330
455
1170
9295
14235
10532
6455
3763
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
W
15
WNW
10
SSW
15
NW
10
NNW
10
SSE
15
ENE
10
WSW
15
SE
10
ENE
25
WSW
10
WSW
5
ESE
10
SE
15
SSW
60
WNW
40
SE
45
WSW
30
SW
15
SW
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
off
on
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
3:00PM1.84m
3:07AM2.00m
3:29PM1.87m
3:36AM1.98m
3:58PM1.86m
4:04AM1.94m
4:26PM1.82m
4:33AM1.86m
4:56PM1.76m
5:02AM1.77m
5:26PM1.67m
5:32AM1.66m
6:01PM1.57m
6:06AM1.54m
Low Tide
9:01PM0.28m
9:24AM0.16m
9:29PM0.28m
9:50AM0.17m
9:57PM0.30m
10:17AM0.21m
10:25PM0.34m
10:45AM0.28m
10:54PM0.42m
11:14AM0.36m
11:24PM0.51m
11:46AM0.46m
11:59PM0.62m
12:24PM0.56m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
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7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
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5:53
5:52
5:52
5:51
5:50
5:49
5:47
5:46
3
6
6
5
28
5
4
7
3
Temp °C
17
16
16
19
18
21
22
19
20
23
18
18
15
16
16
15
16
16
16
17
17
16
14
13
16
16
18
20
17
18
21
17
18
9
16
14
11
8
5
8
13
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
17
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
2.5
SW
12
2
SW
11
1.5
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
11
1
SW
10
1
S
10
1.4
SW
14
1.3
WSW
10
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.4
SSW
11
2.2
S
11
0.5
WSW
12
0.6
SW
15
5.5
SSE
13
4.5
SSE
12
3.5
SE
12
Energy kJ
4648
3388
2231
2050
1713
966
543
305
200
202
721
347
494
330
455
1170
78
174
10532
6455
3763
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSE
12
0.7
SE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
E
10
1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.9
SW
10
0.7
S
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.5
WSW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
385
121
26
10
2
253
302
231
171
145
173
202
240
128
247
230
91
78
171
109
82
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
SE
9
0.4
S
15
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
WSW
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.3
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
Energy kJ
8
7
8
8
3
69
69
79
124
174
33
118
14
6
6
49
13
42
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
NNW
3
1.1
WSW
12
5.5
S
12
6.5
SSE
14
Energy kJ
5
3
353
9295
14235
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
3
1
4
3
2
1
2
5
4
3
5
5
Distance (km)
52
8
0
8
0
0
105
141
0
105
78
156
0
0
78
78
121
365
365
79
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
3
3
4
5
3
3
4
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
5
3
3
3
4
5
4
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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