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Jongensfontein East kitesurf, windsurf and surf spot
South Africa · Western Cape
Overview
Jongensfontein East is a spot on the east coast of Jongensfontein village, between Witsand and Still Bay. The village sits on cliffs with a beach below. Conditions are intermediate with moderate waves and reliable SE wind. The village is small and quiet, popular as a holiday destination.
Spot forecast for Jongensfontein East
Sunrise 05:46 · Sunset 18:52
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.9 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.5 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.7 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 2 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 2.2 m Low tide · 0.2 m
Jongensfontein East: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
251h
in November · 21.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 17 rideable days a month and 251 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is July, at 3 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 57% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 16 °C. The wettest month is June, with 58 mm.
Monthly averages: Jongensfontein East
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.0 | 208 h | 23 °C | 39 mm |
| February | 16.0 | 172 h | 24 °C | 31 mm |
| March | 18.5 | 182 h | 23 °C | 55 mm |
| April | 16.0 | 159 h | 21 °C | 50 mm |
| May | 7.5 | 48 h | 20 °C | 21 mm |
| June | 5.5 | 23 h | 19 °C | 58 mm |
| July | 3.0 | 16 h | 16 °C | 35 mm |
| August | 4.5 | 28 h | 18 °C | 18 mm |
| September | 15.0 | 130 h | 18 °C | 29 mm |
| October | 16.0 | 160 h | 20 °C | 50 mm |
| November | 21.5 | 251 h | 22 °C | 31 mm |
| December | 19.0 | 191 h | 23 °C | 26 mm |
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Technical details of Jongensfontein East spot
The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE, SSE.
Spot functioning
Works in SE, E and SSE from October to March. Moderate waves. Rideable at all tides. Wind picks up early afternoon.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Moderate waves on sand and rock bottom. Water at 16-20°C, 3/2 wetsuit.
Parking
Parking in Jongensfontein village. Beach access via a path from the cliffs. Quiet village.
Wind specificities
SE and E side-onshore, 15-25 knots from October to March. SSE also works. Steady wind on this south-exposed coast.
Hazards
Rocks on the sides. Sharks. Access via steep path from cliffs.
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