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Jongensfontein surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.5° C
(Which is 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 Thursday (May 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 25th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jongensfontein over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 13 | |
1109 | 1736 | 1223 | 1178 | 1332 | 623 | 471 | 244 | 192 | 310 | 404 | 386 | 411 | 513 | 386 | 165 | 1048 | 821 | 919 | 2146 | 976 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 5:31PM1.90m | 5:47AM1.86m | 6:22PM1.79m | 6:40AM1.68m | 7:21PM1.68m | 7:43AM1.50m | 8:33PM1.59m | 9:03AM1.38m | 9:54PM1.56m | 10:33AM1.34m | 11:10PM1.59m | 11:49AM1.39m | 00:08AM1.64m | 12:44PM1.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:40PM0.30m | 12:07PM0.27m | 00:36AM0.44m | 1:00PM0.41m | 1:42AM0.58m | 2:02PM0.55m | 3:05AM0.67m | 3:17PM0.64m | 4:35AM0.68m | 4:38PM0.67m | 5:51AM0.62m | 5:49PM0.65m | 6:46AM0.53m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 |
 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | 5:34 |
2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 |
14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 172 | 161 | 71 | 69 | 1026 | 623 | 471 | 244 | 161 | 105 | 404 | 386 | 411 | 513 | 386 | 133 | 1048 | 821 | 919 | 2146 | 976 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 71 | 104 | 16 | 44 | 78 | 109 | 93 | 87 | 192 | 310 | 86 | 72 | 34 | 21 | 107 | 140 | 46 | 41 | 39 | 47 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 9 | SW 11 | S 8 | SSW 20 | SW 5 | SW 11 | SW 11 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 11 | E 11 | SSE 12 | SW 16 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 41 | 16 | 26 | 8 | 30 | 5 | 39 | 11 | 77 | 59 | 61 | 18 | 43 | 61 | 55 | 165 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 30 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | SW 3 | — | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1109 | 1736 | 1223 | 1178 | 1332 | — | 2 | — | 26 | 140 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 141 | 121 | 141 | 141 | 103 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 78 | 0 | 121 | 0 | 52 | 141 | 103 | 103 |
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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).
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