Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Yzerfontein over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, we’re not off to a flying start. The next few days are pretty average – Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are a bit of a write-off with messy, cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions. The swell is there, sitting around 7ft, but the wind is just ruining it. You’ll be battling a cross-chop, and honestly, it’s not worth the paddle.

Then we hit Friday the 24th, and things get interesting. The swell jumps to a solid 12ft from the SW, with a good 14-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is pumping, with a combined energy of 4555, which is strong. But here’s the catch: at Yzerfontein (West Coast), that’s a lot of water. This is one for the experts only. The morning is clean with a light offshore ESE wind, so the waves will be holding up, but if you’re not comfortable in big, powerful surf, sit this one out. It’s a standout session for the experienced crew, but the crowd factor is a real possibility here – it’ll be busy.

Saturday the 25th is still excellent, with the swell dropping to a more manageable 8ft, still from the SW, and a light cross-offshore wind keeping things clean. The energy is still strong at 2668. This is a top-notch day for advanced surfers, and the lighter winds will make paddling out a bit easier.

Sunday the 26th morning is a glassy dream. The swell is 6ft, and with an ENE breeze at just 5 km/h, it’s going to be silky smooth. The period is 11 seconds, so it’s a decent groundswell. This is a proper standout for intermediate to advanced surfers. The water is a bit colder than normal at 57°, so a good steamer is a must.

Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th keep the quality up. Tuesday morning is a highlight: 8ft SW swell with a very long 15-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is huge at 3441. This is a serious groundswell, and at a beach-and-reef setup like this, it’ll produce some long, peeling lines. Again, this is for experienced surfers due to the size and power. The glassy wind is a major plus – it’ll be as clean as it gets.

After that, the swell slowly backs off through the end of the month and into the start of August. The first week of August sees smaller, more user-friendly waves, but the wind starts to get a bit messy again. From the 31st of July onwards, we’re looking at 3ft to 4ft swells – smaller, clean, and more manageable for all levels. The 2nd of August afternoon has a promising 4ft WSW swell with light winds, and the 6th of August morning is another glassy day with a 4ft SSW swell.

So, the standout call? Friday the 24th for the big-wave hunters, and Tuesday the 28th for those who want a perfect, powerful, glassy session. If you’re not in that league, wait for the early mornings around the 30th of July and the 6th of August for some clean, smaller waves.

Rusty, signing off.

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