Jongensfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 21.33° E

Jongensfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jongensfontein sea temperature is
16.5° C
0.2° 

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


Jongensfontein surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,356 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with ESE 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 (Jul 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 13th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 15th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 16th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cooking at Jongensfontein for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we're nursing a bit of a slow start. The surf this Sunday morning is a messy 5ft on a short period SW-SSW swell, but the wind is howling cross-onshore, making it choppy and poor. The combined swell energy is a weak 735, so it’s not really worth paddling out. We’ve basically got a couple of days of small, wind-affected surf to get through. Monday and Tuesday mornings will see cleaner conditions, but the swell is tiny and the energy is low, so it’s a skunk session for anyone looking for a proper wave.

The real action, the standout of the entire outlook, kicks off on Thursday, July 16th. We’ve got a solid 7ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 14-second period, and the wind is a light, cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy jumps to a solid 1720, and the wave comment says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is the day to get among it. The break is a consistent reef, and with that long-period SW groundswell wrapping in, it’s going to be holding some proper shape. The water is sitting at a normal 62°F for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Friday morning, July 17th, is another cracker, with a slightly bigger 8ft SSW swell and the same light cross-off wind. The energy is even higher at 2064. This is top-tier for the experienced crew. The crowd factor is listed as "sometimes," so you might get a few others out, but it’ll be worth it.

The rest of the week looks fun, with a mix of good and marginal conditions. Saturday sees a drop in swell size but the wind stays cross-shore, keeping it rideable. Sunday morning the 19th offers a clean 4ft with cross-off wind, a nice option for a relaxed session.

The second week gets a bit rowdy. The early part of the following week, Monday July 21st, sees a big 10ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-on, and the forecast says it's too big for the break. The combined energy is a meaty 2006, but it's going to be a washing machine out there. Tuesday through Thursday sees a massive pulse of energy, with readings climbing into the 4000s and even 7000s. The swell is huge, over 10ft, and with a strong, long-period groundswell, it’s going to be a heavy, powerful beast. This is strictly for experts, and even then, the wind is often cross-on, making it a messy, dangerous proposition. The last day of the forecast, Sunday July 27th, cleans up nicely with a 8ft SSW swell and light cross-off wind, finishing the run on a high note for experienced surfers.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are a write-off. Get in the water from Thursday the 16th through Friday the 17th for the best, cleanest, most powerful waves of the period. The middle of the second week is for the brave and the big-wave specialists only.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the E by Fri night).

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
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Wednesday
15
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
10
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
0.6
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
2.5
SW
14
2.1
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13
1.8
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13
2.5
SW
13
2.2
SW
11
2.1
SSW
11
1.9
SSW
10
1.4
SW
11
1.5
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
524
387
246
232
220
202
216
249
211
188
813
2356
1482
1155
1951
1191
1054
785
408
801
473
Wind (km/h)
30
E
30
E
15
ENE
5
N
10
SE
10
W
10
W
10
SW
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
SSW
10
NNE
15
WNW
15
WSW
25
WNW
20
SSE
25
ESE
40
E
30
ENE
20
E
10
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
2:13PM1.76m
2:28AM1.95m
3:03PM1.92m
3:18AM2.04m
3:48PM2.04m
4:03AM2.07m
4:31PM2.11m
4:45AM2.04m
5:12PM2.12m
5:25AM1.95m
5:51PM2.07m
6:04AM1.83m
6:30PM1.97m
Low Tide
8:02AM0.27m
8:19PM0.35m
8:53AM0.14m
9:12PM0.22m
9:39AM0.05m
10:00PM0.14m
10:20AM0.01m
10:44PM0.11m
10:59AM0.02m
11:27PM0.15m
11:36AM0.09m
00:08AM0.23m
12:12PM0.20m
00:47AM0.35m
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7:37
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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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