Jongensfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 21.33° E

Jongensfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jongensfontein sea temperature is
16.5° 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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, E swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 6,497 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 (Jul 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 25th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 31st Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 27th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at the 16-day picture for our patch.

Alright, the swell window is starting to work. We’ve got a promising run of surf coming up.

Overall Pattern:
We’re looking at a solid first week, kicking off this Saturday with some punchy, long-period groundswell. Conditions get tricky mid-week with strong winds, but then things clean right up towards the end of the first week and into the start of August. The second week is a mix of glassy mornings and some big, powerful swells, but the wind is onshore or cross for many of those days, so you’ve got to pick your moments.

The Standout: Saturday 25th July Morning (Jongensfontein)
Honestly, this session is the pick of the entire period. The forecast shows a very clean 8 ft SW swell with a long period of 13 seconds pushing through. The wind is glassy offshore from the NE at just 3 mph, and the energy is pumping at (1867). This is a classic reef-break scenario: long period groundswell will groom nicely into clean, lined-up sets. It’s groundswell, so long gaps between sets make paddling easy, but it’s not ideal for beginners, being over 5 ft. It’s a consistent spot, so you can expect a wave, but be aware crowds are possible. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Day-by-day Breakdown:

Saturday 25th July:
Morning is the absolute gem. Glassy, clean, and pumping. Afternoon turns average – a 12 mph cross-on ESE wind chops it up quickly. Score a 1/10.

Sunday 26th July:
Another good morning. A 6 ft SW swell at 11 seconds with light cross-offshore wind. Clean surf with moderate energy (1210). Good for experienced. Afternoon gets a bit onshore, 5 ft.

Monday 27th & Tuesday 28th July:
These mornings are a washout. Strong cross-onshore winds (16-19 mph) and lumpy conditions. The swell is huge (8 ft – 12 ft) but messy. Not worth the paddle. The energy for Tuesday is (3819). This is more for the kite crew right now.

Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th July:
Wind still messy. Morning cross-shore, afternoon onshore. Swell drops to 5 ft - 6 ft, but the wind ruins it. Energy is low to moderate. Skip these mornings too.

Friday 31st July:
A big 10 ft E swell appears, but the wind is cross-shore. It's a big one for the experts, but the wind isn't perfect. Energy is (3357). Afternoon goes onshore.

Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd August:
The weekend is back on. Saturday morning: 7 ft ESE swell, glassy cross-offshore W wind at 3 mph. Clean. Sunday morning: 5 ft SSW swell with very long period (18 seconds) and glassy SW wind. Very long period groundswell at a reef will produce long, lined-up waves. Energy is high at (2394). Both these mornings are excellent for experienced surfers.

Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th August:
Two more mint mornings. Monday: 7 ft ESE swell, light cross-offshore wind. Clean. Tuesday: 5 ft SW swell, glassy. Both with good energy.

Wednesday 5th August:
Winds pick up again from the east, making it choppy onshore. Not good.

Thursday 6th August:
Huge swell. 10 ft SW waves, long period (14-15 seconds), energy is very high (4428). The wind is light, so it’s rideable, but it’s only for experts. Tides could be an issue.

Friday 7th & Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th August:
The long-range outlook shows surfable days but with caveats. Friday and Saturday have 8 ft – 10 ft SW swells with light wind, but the direction is cross or cross-on. Sunday morning looks promising again with 10 ft SSW swell and a glassy cross-offshore wind (3 mph from WNW). Very clean, but again, a big swell for experts only.

Overall, the first four mornings are a treat, particularly the 25th. The second week is promising but you’ll need to be experienced to handle the size and pick the clean mornings. Stay keen.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.2
SW
12
1.8
SW
11
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
13
2.4
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
18
3
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
3
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
2.2
E
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
9
3
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1788
1783
1650
1415
808
644
837
2821
6497
4909
3271
3728
2181
1151
760
567
494
516
1402
Wind (km/h)
10
W
5
NE
20
ESE
15
ENE
5
NE
10
SSE
20
SW
25
SSE
25
SE
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
E
15
NE
15
NE
25
E
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Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
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cross-on
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High Tide
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
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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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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