
Surf Forecasts:
Jongensfontein surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,161 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jongensfontein in the next 16 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jongensfontein over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NE by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
314 | 268 | 211 | 380 | 282 | 288 | 194 | 243 | 229 | 384 | 1517 | 1226 | 893 | 647 | 464 | 1554 | 1288 | 852 | 569 | 437 | 553 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | on | on |
High Tide | 1:00PM1.38m | 1:05AM1.44m | 1:30PM1.57m | 1:37AM1.61m | 1:57PM1.76m | 2:07AM1.76m | 2:23PM1.94m | 2:35AM1.90m | 2:50PM2.09m | 3:05AM2.00m | 3:18PM2.19m | 3:35AM2.06m | 3:48PM2.24m | 4:06AM2.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:13PM0.76m | 7:21AM0.60m | 7:41PM0.57m | 7:47AM0.43m | 8:08PM0.40m | 8:13AM0.28m | 8:35PM0.23m | 8:40AM0.16m | 9:02PM0.09m | 9:07AM0.07m | 9:31PM-0.00m | 9:37AM0.02m | 10:02PM-0.04m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 15 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 11 | 24 | 31 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SW 11 | S 6 | SW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSW 9 |
314 | 268 | 202 | 203 | 167 | 115 | 133 | 137 | 116 | 220 | 1517 | 1226 | 893 | 647 | 464 | 1554 | 1288 | 852 | 242 | 214 | 553 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 10 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 8 |
— | 87 | 211 | 380 | 282 | 288 | 194 | 19 | 116 | 333 | — | 472 | 257 | 151 | 99 | 60 | 41 | 10 | 569 | 437 | 250 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 11 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 11 | S 13 | S 10 | E 12 | — | ENE 8 | — | ESE 9 | SSW 16 | S 12 | SSE 12 | — | E 8 | E 10 | SW 14 |
— | — | 95 | — | 9 | 13 | 39 | 4 | 8 | 3 | — | 270 | — | 16 | 220 | 25 | 44 | — | 4 | 7 | 151 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 4 | E 6 | — | — | WSW 2 | SW 3 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | SW 8 | — |
90 | 45 | 170 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 243 | 229 | 384 | 366 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 209 | — | 198 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 141 | 231 | 121 | 121 | 44 | 79 | 8 | 78 | 141 | 231 | 141 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 105 | 8 | 157 | 0 | 52 | 52 | 180 |
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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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