Jongensfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 21.33° E

Jongensfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jongensfontein sea temperature is
16.7° C
0.4° 

Jongensfontein surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Jongensfontein surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 8,748 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jongensfontein in the next 16 days are 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 21st Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 23rd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 23rd Jul)13ft (4.0m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Right, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We’re starting with a solid pulse of swell at Jongensfontein this Tuesday morning. The water’s sitting at 62°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, nothing unusual there. The wind is dead calm, glassy as a mirror, and the waves are a chunky 8 ft from the SSW with a long 14-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and the combined energy is a massive 2504, so there’s plenty of power in the water. This is going to be a real treat for experienced surfers, offering clean, lined-up waves. The only catch is the crowd situation – it can get busy here sometimes, so get in early.

Tuesday afternoon sees the wind swing onshore from the SE, and the swell bumps up to 8 ft, but the quality drops right off. It’s a marginal call, so I’d skip that session.

Wednesday the 22nd is a bit of a mixed bag. Morning brings clear skies with a cross-offshore wind from the W at 12 mph. The swell drops to 6 ft from the SW with a 12-second period, and the energy is moderate at 1322. The waves will be clean, but it’s not a standout. The afternoon is similar, with a 6 ft SSW swell and a 11-second period, but still just a bit ordinary.

Now, Thursday the 23rd has a bit of spark. The morning is looking good with a light offshore from the NW at 9 mph, blowing straight into the waves. You’ve got a 7 ft SW swell with an 11-second period, and the energy is 1230. The conditions are clean and the set waves will have some punch. The afternoon turns ugly though, with a strong SW wind of 19 mph and a messy cross-chop. That’s a write-off.

Friday the 24th is a big one, but a warning. The morning has a massive 12 ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period – the combined energy is a whopping 5340. The wind is light cross-shore from the ENE at 9 mph. This is a serious swell, and for a reef break like Jongensfontein, it’s going to be heavy and powerful. This is strictly for experts only. The long period means the waves will be very clean and lined up, but the size is intimidating. The afternoon is slightly smaller at 10 ft with a 15-second period, but still a beast.

Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are not great. The winds are cross-onshore and choppy, and the swell is dropping. The mornings might offer a few clean ones if you’re desperate, but it’s not recommended.

Monday the 27th gets a bit wild again. Morning has a 7 ft SW swell with a 15-second period and a strong cross-offshore wind of 25 mph. That’s a lot of wind, but it’s blowing offshore, so the waves will be clean but very wind-affected. The afternoon jumps to 10 ft from the SW with a 13-second period, and the energy is 4628 again. That’s another big, expert-only day.

The first week of August is a gamble. The 1st of August is a write-off – strong cross-onshore winds and a stormy 13 ft swell. The 2nd of August has a massive 12 ft to 10 ft swell, but it’s too big for the break and the wind is onshore again. The 3rd of August is a bit more manageable with a 8 ft SSE swell and a 13-second period, but it’s still a marginal call.

The best of the whole window, if you can wait, is actually August the 5th. Wednesday morning the 5th is looking like a hidden gem. Light offshore wind from the NW at 9 mph, with a 6 ft SW swell with a very long 15-second period. The combined energy is 1749, and the conditions are clean. This is a fantastic, classic winter swell with perfect wind. The afternoon goes a bit cross-shore, but the morning is a winner.

So, the standout is the Tuesday morning, July 21st, for the perfect glassy conditions and solid groundswell. The second best is that Wednesday morning on August 5th – it’s a bit further out, but the promise is there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.9
SW
12
1.7
SSW
11
1.4
SW
12
2.1
SW
11
2.1
SW
11
4
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
2.4
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
2
SW
15
3
SW
13
2.4
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2181
2276
1365
1059
706
505
1132
1127
8670
5287
3682
2250
2359
1154
695
698
589
377
1672
2722
1915
Wind (km/h)
0
W
15
SE
10
NE
20
W
15
SW
10
NW
15
NW
30
SW
0
SSW
15
ENE
15
ESE
5
NE
20
E
25
E
10
NE
15
W
25
SW
25
WSW
40
WSW
35
WSW
35
WNW
Wind State
glassy
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
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off
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cross-on
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cross-off
cross
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:08AM1.38m
8:37PM1.51m
9:14AM1.25m
9:49PM1.39m
11:01AM1.21m
11:30PM1.35m
12:40PM1.27m
00:50AM1.42m
1:38PM1.40m
1:43AM1.53m
2:18PM1.53m
2:23AM1.65m
2:52PM1.67m
2:56AM1.76m
Low Tide
2:02PM0.67m
3:07AM0.74m
3:00PM0.81m
4:36AM0.81m
4:45PM0.89m
6:26AM0.77m
6:41PM0.85m
7:32AM0.67m
7:43PM0.73m
8:13AM0.54m
8:24PM0.61m
8:46AM0.42m
8:57PM0.49m
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7:35
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7:35
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:31
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5:45
5:45
5:46
5:47
5:47
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5:50
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
14
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11
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11
11
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12
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15
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15
14
13
5
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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.

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