Jongensfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 21.33° E

Jongensfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jongensfontein sea temperature is
16.0° C
0.3° 

Jongensfontein surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Jongensfontein surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,891 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 21s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jongensfontein in the next 16 days are 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 13th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 13th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 13th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our local reef.

We’ve got a small window of clean waves on the horizon, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The real standout is going to be Friday morning, the 14th, with some proper conditions. Then we’re looking at a long wait for the next real chance, which finally shows up over a week later on the 23rd of August.

Thursday morning (13th August) is a write-off. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the SW, but a 12 mph cross-shore wind is making it a lumpy mess. The wave energy is massive (4174), but it’s just not surfable. The wind drops right off by Thursday afternoon, going glassy. That 5ft SW swell with a 17-second period is clean, and the water temp is about average for the time of year. It’s a solid option for experienced surfers, but for the true highlight, you want to wait for the morning.

Friday morning, the 14th, is the pick of the early period. We’ve got a clean 4ft SW groundswell coming in at 16 seconds, and a 12 mph offshore wind from the NNW is grooming it perfectly. The energy is still decent (1042). This is the kind of reef session you dream about – clean, lined up, and just for the crew who know. It’s a consistent break, so the sets will keep coming. Friday afternoon turns ugly with a switch to a 9 mph cross-onshore, dropping the quality to zero.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Saturday the 15th right through to the 22nd of August, it’s all poor surf conditions or marginal calls. The swell stays small or gets messy with onshore winds. There’s a brief moment on Monday the 17th with a 5ft SW swell, but a light cross-onshore keeps it from being anything special. The energy is weak (819). You’re better off waiting.

The next real glimmer of hope comes on Sunday morning, the 23rd of August. A 6ft SW groundswell (12 seconds) rolls in with a glassy, light offshore breeze from the WSW. The energy is strong (1152), and the description says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is a long-range call, so it’s promising but not locked in. The water temp is still average. After that, the outlook gets messy again with strong cross-onshore winds and bigger, lumpy swell from the east that’s just not going to work for this reef setup.

So, to sum it up: Friday morning the 14th is your best bet early. Don’t bother for the next week. Then keep your fingers crossed for Sunday the 23rd.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed night, calm by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
ESE
10
1.7
SW
18
1.5
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
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SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1980
1891
1267
803
612
418
268
318
249
280
261
309
548
711
563
595
512
645
794
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
20
NE
5
NNE
20
N
20
NNW
15
S
15
SW
15
E
25
E
10
NE
15
SW
15
SSW
5
N
5
E
20
ESE
10
W
15
W
35
SW
20
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cross
glassy
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High Tide
3:49AM2.08m
4:11PM2.21m
4:25AM2.07m
4:46PM2.21m
4:59AM2.00m
5:19PM2.15m
5:32AM1.89m
5:50PM2.03m
6:03AM1.75m
6:20PM1.86m
6:33AM1.60m
6:50PM1.68m
Low Tide
9:49PM0.07m
10:01AM-0.03m
10:26PM0.03m
10:35AM-0.02m
11:01PM0.06m
11:06AM0.05m
11:34PM0.15m
11:35AM0.16m
00:04AM0.27m
12:03PM0.31m
00:34AM0.42m
12:31PM0.47m
1:04AM0.58m
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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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