Jongensfontein surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 01 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 Friday (May 01) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jongensfontein in the next 16 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 1st May)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 1st May)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 5th May)18ft (5.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 119mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the S by Wed night).

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
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
4
4
2
2
3
0
3
2
4
1
0
!
!
0
0
0
0
!
!
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
2.5
SW
12
2
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
1
S
10
0.8
SW
15
1.4
SW
11
1.9
WSW
11
1.4
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
1.1
SW
12
5.5
S
11
5
SE
12
4.5
SE
12
5
SE
12
4
SE
12
4
SE
12
3.5
SE
12
3
SE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2231
2151
1881
966
582
328
216
255
408
778
458
239
325
6628
6731
5335
6016
5259
4117
3476
2189
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
15
SW
15
NW
10
WNW
10
SSE
15
ENE
5
W
15
S
10
NNW
25
SW
10
SW
10
E
25
S
35
WNW
5
SSW
25
ESE
35
SE
35
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
0
SE
off
cross
off
off
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
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
6:44PM1.47m
Low Tide
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
00:45AM0.73m
cloud
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cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
heavy rain
light rain
mod rain
heavy 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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5:52
5:52
5:51
5:50
5:49
5:47
5:46
4
5
25
12
39
2
9
23
4
3
1
Temp °C
18
21
18
19
21
19
21
23
19
17
15
15
14
14
14
15
15
16
16
16
16
13
17
15
16
19
16
19
20
18
15
12
15
10
11
8
10
12
8
11
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
2.5
SW
12
2
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
1
S
10
1.1
SW
10
1.4
SW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.2
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
1.1
SW
12
0.3
E
6
5
SE
12
4.5
SE
12
4.5
SE
12
4
SE
12
4
SE
12
3.5
SE
12
3
SE
11
Energy kJ
2231
2151
1881
966
582
328
216
222
408
375
334
239
325
7
6731
5335
5409
5259
4117
3476
2189
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
E
10
1
S
12
1
S
11
1
S
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
11
0.3
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.9
SSE
17
Energy kJ
26
10
2
276
240
231
178
255
272
202
192
164
121
49
127
136
169
109
78
55
498
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
9
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
12
0.3
E
8
0.4
SW
18
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
8
2
3
73
69
79
124
74
176
138
116
101
12
111
65
37
142
41
36
84
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WSW
11
1.4
SW
11
0.5
S
3
5.5
S
11
5
SE
12
2.3
S
10
Energy kJ
778
458
5
6628
6016
1087
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
1
3
1
4
1
3
3
4
8
9
8
6
4
5
Distance (km)
0
8
0
0
141
121
0
78
0
78
0
78
52
79
56
141
156
153
156
78
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
5
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
6
9
9
8
7
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
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.

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