Yzerfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.33° S 18.16° E

Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
13.3° C
2.1° 

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


Yzerfontein surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 7,902 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 16s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 27th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 27th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 27th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

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

We've got a classic West Coast setup on our hands. The water is sitting at 56°, which is a solid 4° colder than normal for this time of year – that's a serious winter chill, so make sure you've got the thickest wetsuit and booties you own. The overall pattern starts off with some solid, punchy swell but the winds are a bit of a mess for the first few days.

Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are not really worth paddling out. We're looking at a big 8ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, packing some serious energy, but it's coupled with a strong cross-offshore breeze, making it lumpy and tough to manage. The water's churning with a combined swell energy of around 3544.

Now, Wednesday the 29th is where things get interesting. That's your first real standout window. The swell drops to a still-chunky 6ft from the SW, but the magic is the wind: a clean 15 km/h offshore breeze from the E. That's going to groom Yzerfontein's beach and reef setup into some proper lines. The swell period is 13 seconds – a nice, solid groundswell with good shape and energy. This is for experienced surfers only, though. The morning session is where you want to be.

Wednesday 29th July morning – Yzerfontein: 6ft SW swell, 13-second period, with a clean 15 km/h offshore wind. The combined swell energy is a solid 1194. This is the pick of the week. Expect clean, lined-up waves for the crew that knows what they're doing.

Thursday and Friday drop off in size, down to 5ft and then 4ft, with cleaner conditions, but nothing that screams "drop everything."

The weekend brings a new pulse. Saturday the 1st of August is a real gem. We’ve got a 5ft SW swell, a 14-second period, and the afternoon goes absolutely glassy with 5 km/h winds from the E. Combined swell energy is around 597. That's a proper session for all levels – clean, fun, and not too heavy. It could get a little busy though, as Yzerfontein can be a popular spot.

Saturday 1st August afternoon – Yzerfontein: 5ft SW swell, glassy conditions. This is your go-to for a fun, clean surf without the intimidation factor.

Monday the 3rd of August serves up another good morning: glassy conditions with a stronger 6ft SW swell. That's a powerful, clean wave for the more experienced.

Now, things get wild from the 4th of August onwards. We've got multiple days where the swell is predicted to be too big for this break, pushing 12ft to 13ft. Unless you're a tow-in crew or a big-wave charger, this is not the spot. The energy readings are enormous, hitting 6659. This is more of a spectacle than a surf session. The winds look messy too, so it's probably more interesting for the kite surfers than paddlers.

We get a brief window of relief on Saturday the 8th of August with a more manageable 8ft SW swell and clean winds, but it's still a big, powerful ocean. After that, the second week is pretty much a write-off. From the 9th to the 11th of August, we've got strong, messy onshore winds and lumpy conditions with poor surf forecasts. Not a good look at all.

So, to wrap it up: get out there on Wednesday the 29th of July morning for the best quality, or Saturday the 1st of August for a glassy, fun session. The second week is a write-off, with huge swell and nasty winds making it a no-go for safe paddle surfing.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
17
3.5
SSW
16
2.3
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1
SW
12
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1
SW
16
1.8
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3544
3597
5300
2111
1902
1482
1144
1067
976
784
721
537
416
409
259
721
594
623
521
462
1167
Wind (km/h)
35
SSE
40
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
SSE
10
SE
10
SE
15
S
10
E
10
ESE
10
SSE
15
E
15
ENE
5
E
20
N
20
N
15
NW
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
2:29PM1.27m
2:33AM1.32m
3:02PM1.36m
3:06AM1.38m
3:33PM1.43m
3:38AM1.41m
4:03PM1.49m
4:09AM1.43m
4:33PM1.52m
4:41AM1.42m
5:03PM1.53m
5:14AM1.39m
5:34PM1.52m
Low Tide
8:20AM0.30m
8:36PM0.37m
8:52AM0.23m
9:09PM0.30m
9:22AM0.17m
9:40PM0.25m
9:50AM0.13m
10:11PM0.21m
10:18AM0.12m
10:42PM0.20m
10:46AM0.13m
11:13PM0.19m
11:16AM0.16m
11:47PM0.21m
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7:41
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7:41
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:37
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6:05
6:05
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Temp °C
16
16
13
14
17
17
14
18
16
16
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18
22
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26
22
15
17
14
Feels °C
10
8
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12
13
10
17
12
13
15
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14
19
18
16
22
19
11
13
13
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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.

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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