Yellowsands Beach surf break

Yellowsands Beach surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 06 Jul 2025 SAST
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Yellowsands Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Yellowsands Beach sea temperature is
17.8° C
(Which is 2.4°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Yellowsands Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Yellowsands Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Yellowsands Beach in the next 12 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 09) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 6th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 6th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 12th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yellowsands Beach over the next 12 days.

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Sun
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Fri
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SW
4
SW
3.5
SSW
2.5
S
2.4
S
2
S
2
S
1.7
S
1.4
S
1.3
S
0.8
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.8
SSW
3.5
SW
2.4
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.3
S
0.8
SSW
2
E
1.5
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.9
S
1.4
SSE
0.8
E
1.3
SSE
0.8
E
0.8
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
Period(s) (?)14131316151414131312121414141415161414141414981010812912121413131615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)76997639670935282435164115781082915614403205512046166249451682827721281155737528805614851791580427552457415781538586831739
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
25
W
25
WSW
15
SW
10
NW
10
N
5
NNE
15
N
20
NNW
20
NW
10
W
15
ENE
25
NE
10
NNE
25
NW
20
SSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
15
SSW
10
N
15
NNE
10
SSW
30
WSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
10
NNW
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
25
SW
30
WSW
25
SW
10
WNW
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:17AM
1.22
1:57PM
1.14
2:06AM
1.29
2:39PM
1.23
2:47AM
1.37
3:17PM
1.32
3:24AM
1.44
3:53PM
1.40
3:59AM
1.50
4:27PM
1.47
4:33AM
1.53
5:02PM
1.52
5:07AM
1.54
5:36PM
1.56
5:42AM
1.51
6:12PM
1.57
6:19AM
1.45
6:51PM
1.55
6:59AM
1.37
7:33PM
1.49
7:45AM
1.27
8:24PM
1.42
8:43AM
1.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:51PM
0.57
7:44AM
0.46
7:48PM
0.50
8:28AM
0.38
8:34PM
0.43
9:06AM
0.29
9:14PM
0.35
9:41AM
0.21
9:51PM
0.29
10:14AM
0.15
10:27PM
0.24
10:47AM
0.10
11:03PM
0.22
11:20AM
0.08
11:40PM
0.21
11:53AM
0.09
12:19AM
0.24
12:29PM
0.13
1:01AM
0.28
1:07PM
0.20
1:49AM
0.35
1:52PM
0.30
2:46AM
0.43
Sun
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Fri
18
Sunrise--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:07
Sunset5:14--5:14--5:15--5:15--5:15--5:15--5:16--5:16--5:17--5:17--5:19--5:19--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201417181518231825292619232127261816171418221517191416181521262620201618
Feels °C (?)13810121214191320242117201620231610101215191113151414161416222212131214

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu morning, light winds from the NW by Thu night).

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Information about the Yellowsands Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Yellowsands Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Yellowsands Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Yellowsands Beach 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 (Yellowsands Beach) 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 Yellowsands Beach 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Yellowsands Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, consider staying in East London which is 27 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Eastern Cape - Wild Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Butterworth which is 58 km (36 miles) away, Stutterheim and Bisho.

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