Jongensfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 21.33° E

Jongensfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jongensfontein sea temperature is
16.7° C
0.3° 

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


Jongensfontein surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,393 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period with SW 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 27th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got the keys to the surf for the next couple of weeks. It’s only one spot on the radar for this region, so let’s get stuck into what’s on offer.

Jongensfontein is a reef break, exposed to the south swell, and it’s consistent. The water temp is sitting at 62°F, which is just about average for this time of year. We kick off on Friday the 24th of July, but don’t get too excited just yet.

Friday morning brings a massive 10ft SW groundswell with a very long 15-second period. The combined energy is a beefy 4241, but the problem is the size. This is too big for the break, and with a 15 km/h cross-shore NE wind leaving a little chop, it’s a pass for the paddle-in crew. The swell is simply too big for this place. Friday afternoon is a write-off.

Saturday the 25th is still blown out with choppy onshore winds, and Sunday the 26th is the first real glimmer. Sunday morning shows a drop to 6ft SW with an 11-second period, combined energy of 1141, and a clean offshore light NNE breeze. This is in the zone. The surf will be clean and have some push, ideal for experienced surfers. It’s a standout window.

Monday the 27th is a mixed bag. The morning has a 8ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period (energy of 2845) and clean conditions with a cross-offshore WSW wind. This has serious power, but the swell direction and size are getting punchy. It’s for the advanced crew only.

The next week is a bit of a write-off with messy or onshore winds until we hit Thursday the 30th. That Thursday morning brings a 6ft ESE swell (shorter 9-second period) with 924 energy and clean NNE winds. It’s a fun little session but not a standout.

The real standout of the whole window looks like Saturday the 1st of August. Morning conditions are glassy – dead calm with an E wind at 5 km/h. We’ve got a 6ft SW swell from a 14-second period, energy of 1894. This is the best-quality, most user-friendly clean surf of the whole run, although crowds are possible here. It’s the top pick.

Sunday the 2nd morning is also glassy with a 5ft ESE swell, but it’s short-period (8 seconds) and lower energy (715). It’ll be fun but not the same punch.

The second week has some other clean windows, like Wednesday the 5th of August morning with a 6ft SW swell, clean cross-offshore wind, and 1392 energy, but nothing beats that glassy morning on the 1st.

There’s one last note – Saturday the 8th of August morning has a 7ft SW swell with clean wind and 1376 energy, but the afternoon session ramps up to a massive 10ft SSW swell with a very long 15-second period. Combined energy hits a whopping 6377. Again, it’s too big for this break. That setup, with the size and clean but occasional cross-shore wind, looks a whole lot more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

Ride safe.
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
1.7
SW
11
1.5
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
2.4
SSW
16
2.3
SW
17
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.4
SW
13
2.2
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4076
3051
1788
1783
1650
1315
739
593
824
2821
3074
3470
2960
2878
1879
961
700
744
554
398
507
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
10
ESE
10
W
10
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
5
NNE
5
SE
20
WSW
15
WSW
35
SSE
20
SE
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
35
ENE
35
E
20
NE
15
NNE
20
E
15
E
Wind State
cross
on
cross-off
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cross-on
cross
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
12:40PM1.27m
00:50AM1.42m
1:38PM1.40m
1:43AM1.53m
2:18PM1.53m
2:23AM1.65m
2:52PM1.67m
2:56AM1.76m
3:23PM1.79m
3:27AM1.84m
3:52PM1.89m
3:57AM1.90m
4:20PM1.97m
4:26AM1.93m
Low Tide
6:41PM0.85m
7:32AM0.67m
7:43PM0.73m
8:13AM0.54m
8:24PM0.61m
8:46AM0.42m
8:57PM0.49m
9:15AM0.30m
9:28PM0.39m
9:42AM0.21m
9:57PM0.31m
10:09AM0.15m
10:26PM0.26m
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7:33
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7:31
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5:47
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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