Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(South-Africa – Western Cape)
| Name: | Yzerfontein |
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| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: WSW | Offshore Wind: E |
Yzerfontein in Western Cape is an exposed beach and reef break that has quite reliable surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds blow from the east. Still reasonable in light onshore winds Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell direction is from the west southwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights together with both left and right hand reef breaks offshore.. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Watch out for rocks.
Overall Yzerfontein Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Yzerfontein surf quality by season and Yzerfontein surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Yzerfontein |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Yzerfontein:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Silwerstroom | 13 mi |
| Second closest break | Kreefte Reef | 24 mi |
| Third closest break | Jacobs Bay | 29 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Van Riebeek | 30 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Captains | 31 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Yzerfontein: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 3915 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 5256 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 5315 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 5391 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 5598 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Yzerfontein: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 795 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Mawson, Antarctica | 2969 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Royal Bay (Moltke Harbor), South Georgia | 2983 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Leith Harbor, South Georgia | 3007 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Heard Island, Antarctica | 3016 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Yzerfontein: |
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| Closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 600 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 698 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Cerro Castor (Argentina) | 4290 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cerro Castor (Argentina) | 4290 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Cerro Castor (Argentina) | 4290 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Yzerfontein: |
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| Closest city location | Atlantis (South Africa) | 25 mi |
| Second closest city location | Saldanha (South Africa) | 25 mi |
| Third closest city location | Malmesbury (South Africa) | 34 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Robben Island (South Africa) | 35 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Sunset Beach (South Africa) | 41 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Yzerfontein is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in South Africa, which is 82 km (51 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Yzerfontein is Oudtshoorn Airport (DUH), also in South Africa, 375 km (233 miles) away.
