Jongensfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 21.33° E

Jongensfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jongensfontein sea temperature is
16.3°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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 3,020 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with S 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 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 1st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 1st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let's chew the fat on what's in the water for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we're looking at a solid run of clean, long-period groundswell at Jongensfontein, a reef setup that's consistent and takes the swell head-on. The water temp is about what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing crazy.

The weekend starts off a bit shaky. Saturday morning brings a small 3-foot SSE swell, but with a cross-off wind it's clean, though the energy is moderate (417). Things pick up Saturday afternoon with a 3-foot SW swell, a longer 14-second period, and cleaner conditions (483). It's not the biggest, but it's a start.

Sunday is a write-off. The swell jumps to 6 feet from the SW but the wind is messy, cross-shore in the morning and cross-on in the afternoon, making it choppy.

Now, Monday morning the 31st of August is a real gem. The wind is glassy, dead calm, and we've got a clean 5-foot SW swell with a nice 11-second period. The energy is moderate (533), but the conditions are perfect. This is a standout for the whole period for pure, clean fun.

Tuesday the 1st of September is the big boy. The morning sees a 7-foot SW swell with a 13-second period, powerful as hell (1525), and cross-off winds. The setup is excellent for experienced surfers, but the afternoon gets a bit dicey with a fresh 19 mph cross-off wind and an 8-foot swell, making it marginal. This is the other standout, but it's for the experienced crew only.

From Wednesday the 2nd of September onwards, things go downhill fast. The wind swings onshore and strengthens, turning the surf into a mess. We get periods of strong cross-onshore winds, choppy conditions, and even some rain. A couple of days in the second week, like the 6th of September, have a clean 10-foot swell, but it's too big for this break, and the kite surfers would have a field day.

The rest of the run up to the 13th of September is a long stretch of poor surf with strong onshore winds and messy, blown-out conditions. A few small windows of clean, cross-off wind pop up, like the 10th of September morning, but the swell is tiny at 2 feet. The long-range energy on the 11th and 12th of September is huge (1509 to 2838), but it's all blown out by strong winds.

So, the clear standouts are Monday the 31st of August morning for the glassy, clean fun, and Tuesday the 1st of September morning for the big, powerful, clean swell for the experts. The rest is a bit of a gamble or a write-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, strong winds from the SE by Thu morning).

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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(10 max)
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1
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2
1
0
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3
0
3
4
2
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1
0
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
10
0.9
SSE
11
0.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
9
1.9
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
1.5
SW
11
2.1
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
2.1
SSE
6
2.5
SSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
265
202
301
475
850
729
644
510
437
505
1494
2381
2782
2179
1791
1185
933
341
1205
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
20
WSW
15
SSW
15
S
5
E
0
N
15
S
10
W
15
WNW
30
WSW
5
S
15
ESE
25
ESE
15
SE
40
SE
25
E
40
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
4:01AM2.02m
4:18PM2.16m
4:30AM2.02m
4:47PM2.17m
5:00AM1.98m
5:17PM2.12m
5:33AM1.88m
5:50PM2.01m
6:08AM1.75m
6:27PM1.85m
6:50AM1.58m
7:15PM1.65m
Low Tide
10:00PM0.11m
10:06AM0.03m
10:29PM0.07m
10:33AM0.04m
10:58PM0.08m
11:02AM0.09m
11:30PM0.14m
11:33AM0.19m
00:04AM0.25m
12:08PM0.33m
00:45AM0.41m
12:51PM0.51m
1:41AM0.59m
cloud
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6:58
6:56
6:54
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6:52
6:50
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6:13
6:13
6:14
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
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1
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2
Temp °C
15
16
17
14
14
14
14
12
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12
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16
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15
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15
Feels °C
13
14
16
7
10
9
11
11
11
10
10
11
11
12
11
12
8
11
9
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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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