Yzerfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.33° S 18.16° E

Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
12.5°C
3.0° 

Yzerfontein surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Yzerfontein surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WSW swell with 1,948 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Yzerfontein this week:

The surf forecast for Yzerfontein over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 6s 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 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 25th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 30th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 30th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yzerfontein over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here, looking at the next couple of weeks for our stretch of coast. It’s a mixed bag, so let’s get into it.

We kick things off with a bit of a wait. The start of the period is pretty lackluster, so we're not charging out there right now. The ocean needs a few days to wake up. We’re looking at a gap of a couple of days before anything really gets going, but trust me, it’s worth the patience.

Monday the 24th is a write-off. There’s a bit of swell, around 6ft, but the cross-off wind is making things messy, and the water is a freezing 55°, which is a massive 5° colder than it should be for this time of year. That’s seriously unusual, so you’ll want the thickest wetsuit you own and that’s not even the main issue. The surf is just marginal, and the tide is doing us no favors. Not the day.

Tuesday the 25th sees a proper pulse of energy arrive. The swell jumps to 7ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the energy readings are strong (2144). It’s still a bit cross, so not perfect, but the morning has that cross-off wind that will keep some of the shape. It’s a step up, but still not the standout of the window.

Now, Wednesday the 26th is where it starts to get good. We’ve got a clean 6ft of WSW swell, with a light offshore ESE wind. The waves are going to be clean and lined up, and the energy is solid (1265). This is the kind of session you call in sick for, maybe not the biggest, but conditions are on point.

Thursday the 27th is a funny one. Morning is nothing to write home about, but the afternoon turns it on. The wind goes glassy, and the swell is a clean 4ft from the SSW. The energy is moderate (593), but that glassy surface will have the waves feeling like velvet. It’s a great call for a late arvo paddle.

Friday the 28th is another good one. The morning has clean 3ft surf from the S with a cross-off breeze, but the afternoon is the pick with the wind going glassy again and the swell picking up to 4ft from the WSW. Clean surf, low crowds, easy paddling. This is the definition of a fun, cruisy day.

The weekend is a bit of a letdown. Saturday the 29th has some lumpy, cross-onshore conditions, and Sunday the 30th gets blown out by a strong S wind with lumpy 8ft surf. That’s not for the faint-hearted or the shortboarders. Monday the 31st is more of the same with strong cross-shore winds and messy 7ft waves. The ocean is a mess.

Now, look ahead to Tuesday the 1st of September. The swell is picking up again, hitting 8ft in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon from the SW. The winds are light, but it's a bit onshore. The energy is strong (2119), but the quality is lacking with those light cross-onshore ripples.

But here’s the one you’ve been waiting for. Wednesday the 2nd of September. This is the standout of the whole forecast. The swell is due to peak at a solid 12ft from the SW, with a long 13-second period. The energy reading is off the charts at 3591. And the wind is forecast to be glassy in the morning. This is a big, powerful groundswell with perfect conditions. It’s going to be big and thumping. For a break like this, that’s serious, expert-level surf. But for the experienced crew, this is as good as it gets.

After that pulse, the ocean will settle down a bit. The rest of the first week of September has some big, stormy surf, the kind of stuff that blows out with strong winds. It’s not until the 7th of September that things get small and clean again, with 4ft of short-period S swell but nice offshore winds. A good, gentle end to the run, but nothing on the scale of that Wednesday.

So, if you’re picking your battles, Wednesday the 2nd is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s the big, powerful, clean one. The rest of the time, you’re picking apart the conditions and waiting for windows. Stay stoked, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.5
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
2
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
11
0.7
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
14
3
WSW
11
2.4
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
12
2
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
763
376
924
1850
1621
1216
890
525
384
394
387
363
233
519
447
373
697
1948
1906
1435
1119
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
20
SE
10
ESE
10
SE
10
NE
10
NNW
5
SW
15
SSE
10
SE
5
WSW
5
NW
10
W
15
SSW
10
S
30
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35
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Wind State
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cross
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High Tide
1:36PM1.19m
1:40AM1.24m
2:07PM1.31m
2:13AM1.33m
2:36PM1.42m
2:44AM1.41m
3:04PM1.52m
3:14AM1.47m
3:32PM1.59m
3:45AM1.50m
4:01PM1.63m
4:16AM1.50m
4:31PM1.63m
4:48AM1.47m
Low Tide
7:45PM0.44m
7:59AM0.30m
8:17PM0.34m
8:27AM0.21m
8:46PM0.24m
8:54AM0.14m
9:15PM0.16m
9:21AM0.09m
9:44PM0.10m
9:49AM0.06m
10:14PM0.07m
10:18AM0.07m
10:45PM0.07m
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Feels °C
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Information about the Yzerfontein Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Yzerfontein provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 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.

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