Yzerfontein surf break

Yzerfontein surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 31 Dec 2025 SAST
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Yzerfontein surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
19.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Yzerfontein this week:

The surf forecast for Yzerfontein over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Yzerfontein in the next 12 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 4th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 4th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 3rd Jan)6ft (1.8m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat night, light winds from the S by Mon night).

Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
2
2
1
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WSW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
3
S
1.9
S
1.2
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.4
SW
1.7
SW
Period(s) (?)10101010131212181615141312871211111199
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1712441702425355203255031094140911436594101024392359433393323323450
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
35
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
30
SSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
20
SSW
25
S
25
S
40
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
40
S
20
SSE
15
SW
40
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
25
SSW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crossoncross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:36PM
1.41
1:23AM
1.33
1:35PM
1.48
2:16AM
1.43
2:28PM
1.54
3:04AM
1.51
3:17PM
1.56
3:49AM
1.57
4:03PM
1.55
4:33AM
1.59
4:47PM
1.50
5:15AM
1.57
5:29PM
1.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:09PM
0.18
7:26AM
0.29
8:03PM
0.10
8:21AM
0.20
8:51PM
0.03
9:12AM
0.13
9:36PM
0.01
9:59AM
0.10
10:18PM
0.01
10:45AM
0.11
10:59PM
0.06
11:29AM
0.16
11:38PM
0.13
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Sunrise5:39--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43--
Sunset-7:59--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00-
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232420232220222321232320262825262419222319
Feels °C (?)232017221918222318201814232319232115212118
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The above surf forecast table for Yzerfontein provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Yzerfontein can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Yzerfontein 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 (Yzerfontein) 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 Yzerfontein 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.

Yzerfontein is 39 km (24 miles) from the city of Saldanha. If you plan a holiday in West Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saldanha. Saldanha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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