
Surf Forecasts:
Jongensfontein surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,964 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jongensfontein over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Jongensfontein over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. We’ve got some proper swell windows, but the wind is going to be the deciding factor on a few of these days, and the first half of the week is looking pretty rough.
The standout period is shaping up for the weekend of the 15th and into Monday the 18th. That’s where you want to be. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so a steamer is still the go-to.
Saturday 8th kicks off with a clean 8ft SW swell, but the W wind is a touch cross-off. The energy is strong (1883), but the call is marginal. The afternoon jumps to a solid 10ft with WSW wind, and the energy is pumping (3104). It’s a beast, but the call is that it might be too big for this break. This is a reef setup, so it’s going to be a handful. This is one for the experienced crew only.
Sunday the 9th is a write-off. We’ve got 8ft to 10ft of swell, but it’s coming with a strong cross-onshore wind and rain. Messy, lumpy, and not worth your time. Same story for Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th – the swell is there but the wind is just killing it. Strong cross-onshores and lumpy conditions. Forget it.
The middle of the week from Wednesday the 12th to Thursday the 13th sees the swell drop right back to around 4ft, but it picks up a long period (18-20 seconds). It’s clean-ish in the mornings, but the cross-shore wind adds a chop. It’s surfable but not the best. The energy is moderate (2310 on Wednesday morning).
Friday the 14th sees a smaller, shorter period ESE swell (7ft at 9 seconds) with a light cross-off in the morning. It’s clean, but the period is short and it’s not going to have much push.
Now, for the real highlight. Saturday morning the 15th is looking sweet. The swell has backed off to a clean 3ft, the W wind is just a slight cross-off at 3 mph, and the call is for “very good surf conditions.” The energy is down (752), but it’s going to be clean. Then Sunday morning the 16th is the absolute pick of the bunch. We’ve got 4ft of SW swell with a 10-second period, and the wind is forecast to be glass – absolutely dead calm. The call is for “very good surf conditions” again. This is the one to circle. It might be a bit small for some, but on a reef like this, clean and glassy beats size every time.
Monday the 17th is okay in the morning with a 5ft SW swell, but the cross-shore wind will make it a bit bumpy. Tuesday morning the 18th is another good one – 5ft of ESE swell with a light cross-off wind and clean conditions. The energy is moderate (724).
After that, things get a bit quieter and the winds turn more onshore. There’s a bigger pulse of swell due on Saturday the 22nd – 10ft – but again, the call is that it’s too big for the break. The conditions on the 22nd and 23rd look challenging, with a lot of size and less-than-ideal winds.
So, to sum it up: don’t bother with the first week, it’s a mess. Keep your eyes on the morning of Sunday the 16th for the best, cleanest waves on offer. The following Tuesday morning is also worth a look. The bigger swells later in the window are just going to be a washing machine on this reef.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri night, strong winds from the SSW by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ESE on Mon night, strong winds from the E by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 10 | SSW 10 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | SW 20 | SW 18 | ESE 9 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2630 | 1837 | 3067 | 2740 | 2242 | 2318 | 2495 | 682 | 1452 | 3177 | 1062 | 585 | 1046 | 1235 | 1137 | 1238 | 1210 | 1437 | 979 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:45PM1.51m | 12:00PM1.38m | 00:27AM1.60m | 1:18PM1.57m | 1:35AM1.76m | 2:11PM1.79m | 2:26AM1.91m | 2:55PM1.98m | 3:10AM2.02m | 3:35PM2.13m | 3:49AM2.08m | 4:11PM2.21m | 4:25AM2.07m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:36AM0.64m | 6:04PM0.70m | 7:05AM0.49m | 7:27PM0.53m | 8:02AM0.31m | 8:23PM0.33m | 8:47AM0.14m | 9:09PM0.17m | 9:26AM0.03m | 9:49PM0.07m | 10:01AM-0.03m | 10:26PM0.03m | |||||||
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
5:58 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | ESE 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
2630 | 1837 | 3067 | 2740 | 38 | 24 | 1600 | 574 | 1452 | 3177 | 1062 | 585 | 291 | 1235 | 1137 | 1238 | 844 | 1437 | 710 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 9 | — | — | SE 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | — | — | SSW 26 | SW 23 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 22 | SW 19 | S 11 | SW 16 |
37 | 31 | 22 | 39 | — | — | 96 | 40 | 721 | — | — | 65 | 859 | 121 | 69 | 439 | 1210 | 9 | 979 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | S 10 | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | — | S 10 |
28 | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | 30 | 17 | 16 | — | — | 8 | — | 48 | 31 | 17 | 793 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 5 | — | — | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 10 | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
— | 47 | — | — | 2242 | 2318 | 2495 | 682 | — | — | 446 | 531 | 1046 | 906 | 959 | 1236 | — | 860 | 704 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 8 | 52 | 78 | 78 | 1194 | 78 | 83 | 141 | 121 | 141 | 141 | 103 | 141 | 141 | 103 | 103 | 141 | 103 |
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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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