Jongensfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with the look ahead for our local line-up at Jongensfontein. It’s a solid stretch coming up, but you’re gonna have to pick your windows carefully.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start this Saturday morning, with some 7ft swell from the ESE but it’s coming in cross and a bit bumpy. The water is sitting at 62°, which is bang average for this time of year. Not the best kick-off, but hang tight.

Sunday morning, 2nd August, is where it starts to wake up. We’ve got a clean 6ft from the ESE and it’s going glassy with a light north wind. That’s your first genuine chance for some smooth, fun waves with nobody hassling you. Good energy in the water too, with moderate combined energy (840).

Monday morning, 3rd August, is a real standout. The wind drops to glassy calm and that ESE swell holds at 5ft but starts showing longer period (11 seconds), which is more of a groundswell. The combined energy jumps up to 1107 (moderate), and the call is for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This reef set-up likes these longer intervals, so expect proper shaped waves and easy paddling between sets.

Wednesday morning, 5th August, delivers another solid day, but the swell direction swings. It’s 5ft from the SW with a very long period of 15 seconds and combined energy hitting 1185 (moderate), going glassy offshore with a light WNW breeze. The swell direction is right on the optimum, so this reef will be firing with clean, lined-up waves. Another top pick for the experienced crew.

Now, things get serious from Thursday 6th August. The swell pumps up to 10ft from the SW and then 13ft by Saturday 8th August, with massive combined energy readings like 6290 (very strong). The winds are light and clean, but at these sizes we’re talking expert-only territory. The sheer power and size will be daunting unless you’ve got serious credentials.

Friday morning, 7th August, is a nice middle ground – 8ft from the SW with a 13-second period, combined energy of 1886 (strong), and clean offshore north wind. For experienced surfers, that’s going to be a charging session.

After that messy big swell blows through, look at Wednesday morning, 12th August. The swell settles back to a manageable 8ft from the SW with a 16-second period (very long period), combined energy of 3948 (very strong), and clean offshore cross-off winds. That’s a high-quality call for strong surfers.

The last few days of the forecast, from Thursday 15th August onwards, drop back down to small 3ft to 3ft swell with clean winds. Nice for a longboard or a beginner session, but not the main event.

The true standouts are Monday morning 3rd August and Wednesday morning 5th August – both offer glassy conditions, good pulse from the right direction, and excellent quality for experienced surfers. And keep an eye on Wednesday 12th August for another clean, powerful day.

Stay sharp, watch for those bigger days if you’ve got the skills, and enjoy the glass.

Rusty.

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