Jongensfontein surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 02 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
18.9° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 02) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sat 2nd May)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf 2PM (Sat 2nd May)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 5th May)15ft (4.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue night, light winds from the ENE by Thu night).

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
2
3
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
11
2.5
WSW
11
1.4
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1.2
SW
10
2
WSW
10
1.9
SW
10
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
4
S
11
4.5
SE
10
4.5
SE
10
4
SE
10
2.5
ESE
10
2.3
ESE
11
2.1
ESE
11
2.2
ESE
11
2.2
ESE
12
2.2
ESE
12
2.4
ESE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1001
1384
428
265
270
304
763
681
561
448
4041
4325
3722
2817
1402
1146
979
1155
1450
1402
1649
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
20
SSW
10
NE
10
NE
10
SSE
10
NNW
30
WSW
35
SW
20
WSW
40
SSE
40
SE
50
SE
45
ESE
40
ESE
30
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
10
E
10
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
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
6:44PM1.47m
6:50AM1.43m
7:45PM1.39m
Low Tide
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
00:45AM0.73m
1:14PM0.65m
1:55AM0.82m
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
light rain
part cloud
heavy rain
thunderstorm
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:15
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5:52
5:51
5:50
5:49
5:47
5:46
5:45
2
11
11
13
6
2
2
4
3
1
Temp °C
20
22
18
20
22
19
17
17
16
14
14
15
16
16
16
16
17
16
16
17
15
16
19
19
18
21
19
12
12
11
11
5
6
7
7
8
12
14
13
14
14
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
11
1.7
SW
11
1.4
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1.2
SW
10
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
18
0.4
WSW
11
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
2.5
ESE
10
2.3
ESE
11
2.1
ESE
11
2.2
ESE
11
2.2
ESE
12
2.2
ESE
12
2.4
ESE
12
Energy kJ
1001
690
428
265
270
304
202
236
561
448
50
47
136
251
1402
1146
979
1155
1450
1402
1649
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
12
1
S
11
1
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.8
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
11
0.4
SW
16
0.4
WSW
12
2.1
SSE
9
1.9
SSE
9
1.6
SSE
9
1
S
8
1.2
SSE
9
1
S
9
1.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
228
240
231
177
128
173
140
85
164
158
91
56
739
554
432
133
248
154
472
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
15
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
11
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
SSE
15
Energy kJ
69
69
79
159
174
203
9
14
13
11
7
85
78
81
170
322
421
455
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
2.5
WSW
11
0.4
ENE
3
0.5
E
4
2
WSW
10
1.9
SW
10
4
S
11
4.5
SE
10
4.5
SE
10
4
SE
10
1.2
E
5
Energy kJ
3
1384
4
7
763
681
4041
4325
3722
2817
74
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
1
3
3
4
6
4
4
3
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
78
105
105
141
0
78
78
8
79
1097
364
366
366
141
78
141
78
78
141
103
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
2
4
3
4
6
4
4
4
4
7
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
6
6
5
4
7
6
7
6
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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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