Jongensfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks.

First off, it’s a rough start. We’ve got a solid window of nothing really worth paddling out for. Saturday the 5th through Monday the 7th is a write-off – strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy, messy conditions. The swell is there, but it’s not your friend. Tuesday the 8th isn’t much better, with light cross-onshore wind and only marginal surf. So you’re looking at a gap of about four days of poor to marginal surf before things start to shift.

Wednesday the 9th morning shows a little hope. The swell drops to 3ft from the SW, with a period of 13 seconds, and the wind goes cross-offshore. The wave energy is moderate (437). It’s clean, but the size is small, so it’s more of a longboard or funboard session. Don’t get too excited.

Thursday the 10th is a mixed bag. The morning has a 5ft SW swell at 16 seconds, and light onshore wind, marginal conditions. The afternoon gets messy again with a fresh cross-onshore breeze.

Now, here’s the standout. The real highlight is Friday morning, September 11th at Jongensfontein. The wind goes glassy – just a light 3 mph breeze from the SE – and the swell is a clean 5ft from the SW with a 13-second period. The combined wave energy is moderate (864). The forecast says “very good surf conditions.” This is your window. It’s a reef break, consistent, and crowds are possible but not guaranteed. With the glassy conditions, it’s going to be smooth and lined up. A solid session for intermediates.

Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are a different story. The swell pumps up to 12ft and 10ft, but the wind is howling cross-onshore on Saturday, making it a mess. Sunday the 13th has favorable wind, but the swell is simply too big for this break – over 8ft, so it’s expert only, and even then, the wave energy is very strong (3893). This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Monday the 14th morning is another beauty. Glassy conditions again, with a 6ft swell from the ESE at 11 seconds. The energy is moderate (1663). The forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a close second to the Friday session, but the swell direction is a bit more east, and the break is a reef, so it should handle it well. This is a solid pick for the more skilled crew.

After that, the week of the 15th to the 17th is a mixed bag. Tuesday the 15th morning has a clean 3ft swell from the E with light offshore wind – good for a small, fun session. The afternoon, however, sees an 8ft SW swell with a 14-second period, but the wind is cross-shore, creating some chop. Wednesday the 16th is onshore and choppy. Thursday the 17th is a windy mess again.

The very end of the forecast, Saturday the 19th, shows a massive 16ft swell from the ESE with a 11-second period. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but that size is way too big for paddling. The wave energy is extremely strong (7347). This is for experts only, and even then, it’s a big, heavy reef. The Sunday the 20th morning drops to 8ft from the ESE, with clean cross-offshore wind, but it’s still a big one.

So, to sum it up: Friday morning, September 11th is the best on offer – glassy, clean, and a good size. Monday morning, September 14th is the other standout for experienced surfers. The rest of the window is either too small, too windy, or too big. Stay patient, and get out there on the 11th.

Rusty.

Read more