Surf Forecasts:
Jongensfontein surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,796 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jongensfontein over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's talk about Jongensfontein. This reef can pump, but the wind is going to be the story for a while. The swell energy is strong, with readings like 1278 and up, so there's plenty of power.
The water is about 62°, which is standard for this time of year.
Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st are a total bust. Onshore wind and bumpy, ugly surf.
First real hope is Saturday the 1st of August at first light. The swell is a solid 7ft from the ESE, but the period is a short 9 seconds, so it's not the most refined. The wind is a light cross-off, keeping it clean, and the energy is moderate at 971. It's on, but not the main event.
Now Sunday the 2nd of August morning is special. The wind goes glassy. Dead calm. That's huge. Swell is 6ft from the ESE, still short period, but with zero wind, that reef will be slick. Energy is moderate at 851. Good session for a solid intermediate.
Monday the 3rd of August is another flat calm morning, but the swell drops to 4ft from the SW with a long 13-second period. That groundswell will wrap in nicely for a clean, cruisy day. Energy is moderate at 940.
There's a lull until Wednesday the 5th of August morning. That's a huge standout. Swell jumps to 8ft from the SW with a very long 16-second period. The energy is strong at 2591. Wind is dead glass. This is serious groundswell – clean, powerful lines for the experienced surfer. Beginners, stay on the sand.
Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th, that swell hits 10ft and it's just too big for this break. Even with good wind, it's a beast for experts only.
The next big one is Tuesday the 11th of August morning. Swell at 8ft from the SSW with a 10-second period, and a light offshore wind from the WNW. This will be hollow and punchy – excellent for competent surfers. Energy is strong at 1326.
Wednesday the 12th of August morning is a clean one from the SW with a long 15-second period at 5ft and a nice cross-off breeze.
And we finish strong on Thursday the 13th of August morning. Glassy calm, a clean 5ft SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, and energy at 1323. That's a beautiful, powerful session for the reef.
To sum it up, mornings on Sunday 2nd, Wednesday 5th, Tuesday 11th, and Thursday 13th are the keepers. Crowds can be a thing here, so get down early for the good ones.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Thu night, calm by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 13 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 757 | 552 | 567 | 616 | 993 | 775 | 792 | 724 | 641 | 510 | 643 | 441 | 637 | 581 | 455 | 304 | 204 | 3130 | 3420 | 2635 |
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 | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 4:20PM1.97m | 4:26AM1.93m | 4:48PM2.02m | 4:55AM1.92m | 5:16PM2.03m | 5:25AM1.88m | 5:46PM2.01m | 5:57AM1.81m | 6:19PM1.95m | 6:33AM1.70m | 6:57PM1.85m | 7:17AM1.57m | 7:45PM1.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:26PM0.26m | 10:35AM0.11m | 10:55PM0.23m | 11:02AM0.11m | 11:25PM0.23m | 11:30AM0.15m | 11:57PM0.26m | 12:01PM0.23m | 00:33AM0.33m | 12:35PM0.34m | 1:16AM0.43m | 1:18PM0.48m | 2:12AM0.55m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 8 | SW 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 757 | 552 | 402 | 244 | 754 | 775 | 792 | 724 | 641 | 510 | 643 | 441 | 356 | 581 | 455 | 304 | 204 | 3130 | 3420 | 2635 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 341 | 12 | 161 | 125 | 281 | 199 | 335 | 273 | 565 | 411 | 637 | 342 | 250 | 196 | 154 | 138 | 113 | 83 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | SW 15 | S 18 | S 10 | ESE 15 | ESE 13 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 25 | 54 | 6 | 8 | 42 | 135 | 231 | 125 | — | — | — | 22 | 103 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 245 | 496 | 567 | 616 | 993 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 24 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 121 | 141 | 103 | 103 | 141 | 103 | 0 | 141 | 10 | 0 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 0 | 8 | 78 | 44 | 0 | 141 |
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