Yzerfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.33° S 18.16° E

Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
13.8° C
1.6° 

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


Yzerfontein surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 7,635 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Yzerfontein in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul)6ft (1.9m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 23rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 23rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

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

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Thursday and most of Friday are messy with onshore winds and lumpy conditions, so don’t bother paddling out just yet. The real action kicks off early Friday morning, the 24th of July, and it’s a doozy – but only for the brave.

Friday morning is looking absolutely pumping with a solid 12 ft SW groundswell, period a very long 14 seconds, and glassy conditions. The combined wave energy is a massive 4555 – that’s a lot of power. This is proper, heavy, expert-only territory. If you’re not an experienced surfer, stay on the sand. Even with clean conditions, the swell is way too big for beginners. Afternoon sees the swell drop a touch to 10 ft but with a cross-shore breeze, still a beast.

Saturday the 25th is the pick of the bunch for the crew who can handle it. The swell drops to a more manageable 8 ft from the SW, period 13 seconds, and we get a clean, cross-offshore wind from the SE. The energy is still strong (2679). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The water temperature is 57°, which is about 3° colder than average for this time of year – so you’ll want a good thick wetsuit and booties.

Sunday morning the 26th keeps it clean with a 7 ft SW swell and light cross-off winds. It’s a good follow-up session, but the afternoon gets chopped up by a stronger southerly breeze.

There’s a bit of a lull mid-week, with Monday and Tuesday seeing stronger winds and bigger, lumpier swells. The best of that period is Tuesday morning the 28th, with an 8 ft SW groundswell (15 seconds) and clean cross-off winds, but it’s still a hefty one for strong intermediate to expert surfers.

Now, if you’re after something a bit more relaxed, look towards the end of the month. Thursday the 30th of July has a nice 5 ft SW groundswell, period 13 seconds, and glassy conditions in the morning. The energy is lower (667), but it’s clean and user-friendly. Friday the 31st is similar with a 5 ft to 4 ft SW swell and clean cross-off winds. These are your best bets for a fun, manageable session.

The first weekend of August (the 1st and 2nd) is small and weak – swells down around 4 ft to 3 ft with poor conditions. Not worth the drive.

Then we get another pulse of serious swell around the 3rd and 4th of August, with the 10 ft SW swell on Tuesday the 4th being too big and onshore. The following week looks messy with strong winds and lumpy, blown-out surf. The 6th of August has a massive 12 ft WSW swell (17 seconds) with a whopping 7229 energy, but it’s accompanied by a fresh cross-shore wind that’ll make it a washing machine. That’s one for the tow crew or the kite surfers, not a paddle session.

Standout Sessions: Friday morning the 24th of July for the hardcore crew (massive, glassy, expert-only), and Saturday morning the 25th of July for experienced surfers looking for the best combination of size and clean conditions. For the everyday surfer, Thursday and Friday mornings (30th & 31st of July) offer the cleanest, most manageable waves.

Stay safe out there, and remember – if it looks too big, it probably is.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2281
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1526
2475
3152
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:48AM0.98m
11:05PM1.08m
12:10PM1.02m
00:18AM1.11m
1:09PM1.09m
1:13AM1.17m
1:53PM1.18m
1:56AM1.25m
2:29PM1.27m
2:33AM1.32m
3:02PM1.36m
3:06AM1.38m
3:33PM1.43m
3:38AM1.41m
Low Tide
4:49PM0.64m
5:56AM0.52m
6:17PM0.61m
6:58AM0.46m
7:16PM0.53m
7:43AM0.38m
7:59PM0.45m
8:20AM0.30m
8:36PM0.37m
8:52AM0.23m
9:09PM0.30m
9:22AM0.17m
9:40PM0.25m
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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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