Jongensfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 21.33° E

Jongensfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jongensfontein sea temperature is
16.2°C
0.1° 

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


Jongensfontein surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, E swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 4,228 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with E 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. 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 1.5m 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 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 7th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 7th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 6th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Right folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks at Jongensfontein. It’s a reef setup, and it’s going to take a bit of patience before we see any real quality.

The first week is a tough one. From Thursday the 3rd right through to Sunday the 6th, it’s a write-off. Strong onshore winds, mostly from the east and southeast, are blowing straight into the break, churning up the water. The swell’s there, but it’s messy and unrideable. There’s a lot of energy in the water, but none of it is any good for a paddle. On Sunday the 6th, the combined energy from all swells is a massive 4764, but with a strong cross-onshore wind, it’s just a washing machine. I wouldn’t bother.

Then, Monday the 7th. That’s the one. Monday morning is the standout of the whole forecast. The wind drops to practically nothing, glassy, with a light offshore breeze from the west-southwest. The swell is a solid 5ft from the south-southwest with a long, juicy 14-second period, giving it real groundswell power (combined energy of 1805). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The water is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Just clean, well-shaped lines on that reef. Expect some crowds, as it’s a consistent spot. The afternoon will still be rideable, but a cross-shore wind will mess it up slightly.

After that, it drops off. Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th are small and weak, with the swell dropping to under 4ft, and the winds aren’t clean. Thursday the 10th through to Saturday the 12th is another poor run of strong easterly winds and choppy, lumpy conditions. The swell picks up again on the 12th, but it’s all cross-onshore and messy.

The second week has a couple of interesting but tricky days. Monday the 14th sees a big 10ft swell from the east-southeast, but the wind is cross-shore, and the wave comment says it’s too big for this break. The combined energy is a powerful 2730, but it’s only for experts, and even then, it might be a handful. Wednesday the 16th offers a better shot: a 7ft to 8ft swell from the southwest with a clean, cross-offshore wind from the west-southwest. The period is short at 9 seconds, so it’s not the best shape, but it’s clean. Still, it’s a bit marginal. Thursday the 17th is a massive 13ft from the south-southwest, but again, the wave comment says it’s too big for the break. That’s a huge amount of energy (5113), but it’s for experts only.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is Monday the 7th. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Everything else is a case of checking the wind and hoping for the best.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed night, strong winds from the SE by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sat night, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
3
4
2
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
2.5
SE
8
3.5
SSE
9
2.4
SE
9
2.3
SE
8
2.2
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
7
1.9
ESE
7
0.9
SSW
23
2.4
SSW
19
2.4
SSW
17
3
ESE
9
1.5
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.1
E
10
0.6
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1058
435
981
1985
905
699
551
444
348
923
4147
3037
1302
908
808
620
314
220
136
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
20
SSE
40
ESE
45
SSE
40
ESE
40
ESE
35
E
40
E
40
E
40
E
45
E
45
E
25
ENE
5
WSW
15
SSW
10
WSW
5
SE
15
S
10
SW
Wind State
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:50AM1.58m
7:15PM1.65m
7:52AM1.39m
8:33PM1.45m
9:58AM1.27m
10:57PM1.40m
12:11PM1.40m
00:37AM1.54m
1:17PM1.64m
1:34AM1.73m
2:01PM1.86m
2:17AM1.89m
Low Tide
00:45AM0.41m
12:51PM0.51m
1:41AM0.59m
1:55PM0.71m
3:22AM0.74m
4:13PM0.83m
5:48AM0.69m
6:28PM0.69m
7:05AM0.50m
7:33PM0.47m
7:53AM0.31m
8:18PM0.27m
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6:50
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6:48
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6:43
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6:15
6:16
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4
1
Temp °C
14
16
15
16
15
15
15
16
15
16
16
17
18
23
22
18
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17
Feels °C
11
13
7
8
7
7
7
9
8
9
9
10
16
23
19
18
19
20
16
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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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