Jongensfontein surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 03 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 Monday (May 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 8AM. 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 Tuesday (May 05) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 4th May)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 5th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 6th May)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Wed morning, light winds from the NE by Thu night).

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
3
0
2
!
!
0
0
0
!
!
!
1
0
1
4
1
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
10
1.1
SW
10
1.2
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1.3
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
3
SSW
11
4
SSE
11
4
SSE
11
4
SE
10
3.5
SE
11
3
ESE
12
3
ESE
13
3
ESE
13
2.5
ESE
12
2.4
ESE
12
2.1
ESE
12
2.2
ESE
12
2.2
ESE
13
2.1
SE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
225
265
322
253
563
251
247
1925
3503
3518
3005
2604
2679
3314
2637
1803
1587
1217
1435
1524
1223
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
SSE
10
NNE
25
WSW
15
WNW
25
W
20
WNW
20
S
10
WSW
45
SE
35
SE
25
SE
15
SE
15
SE
5
NE
15
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
10
NNE
15
ESE
5
W
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
on
on
on
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
glassy
High Tide
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
7:58AM1.33m
9:15PM1.38m
Low Tide
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
2:28PM0.72m
3:36AM0.83m
clear
clear
clear
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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7:11
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:15
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5:51
5:50
5:49
5:47
5:46
5:45
5:45
1
7
2
14
3
2
4
2
Temp °C
21
22
19
16
15
16
16
18
16
17
17
16
16
17
16
15
16
15
17
20
18
20
21
19
10
14
12
12
14
13
9
9
10
13
13
13
12
12
10
14
18
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
10
1.1
SW
10
1.2
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
6
3
SSW
11
3.5
S
11
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
3.5
SE
11
3
ESE
12
3
ESE
13
3
ESE
13
2.5
ESE
12
2.4
ESE
12
2.1
ESE
12
2.2
ESE
12
2.2
ESE
13
2.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
225
265
322
253
240
251
71
1925
2795
136
251
2604
2679
3314
2637
1803
1587
1217
1435
1524
1223
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.9
WSW
12
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
Energy kJ
178
128
184
252
14
164
247
50
91
55
113
140
77
169
128
448
496
418
459
382
345
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
WSW
13
0.1
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.9
SSW
11
0.4
SW
16
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
20
0.6
S
11
0.9
S
9
0.7
SE
16
0.8
SSE
14
0.9
SSE
13
0.7
SE
12
0.6
SSE
12
Energy kJ
124
174
200
118
1
3
170
91
13
40
61
91
130
268
268
269
159
91
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
3
0.5
E
4
1
SW
5
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
6
1.3
WSW
6
4
SSE
11
4
SSE
11
4
SE
10
0.5
E
3
1.6
ESE
6
Energy kJ
3
8
41
563
90
134
3503
3518
3005
6
176
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
7
3
9
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
Distance (km)
105
141
0
78
0
8
8
141
8
364
797
141
78
121
8
141
141
103
0
123
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
5
4
4
3
7
4
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
7
4
9
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
7
4
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
6
5
4
4
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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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