Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what Yzerfontein’s got cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a solid run of south-west groundswell heading our way. The water’s sitting at 56°F at the start, which is about 4°F colder than normal for this time of year – that’s more than just a little nippy, so a thick wetsuit is non-negotiable.

Tuesday the 25th isn’t really calling my name. We’ve got a 7ft SW swell rolling in with some serious energy (2279), but a stiff southerly breeze is putting a chop on it. The morning session has a cross-off wind that’ll clean it up a bit, but the overall quality is marginal. Not worth paddling out for.

Wednesday the 26th is where things start looking up. Morning brings a glassy 5ft WS Westerly swell with a nice 13-second period and light offshore wind from the east. The energy is moderate (1030), and the conditions are clean. This is the first real standout for intermediate surfers – it’s gonna be fun out there.

Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are a write-off. Small, onshore, and choppy. Nothing to get excited about.

Saturday the 29th has a glimmer of hope in the afternoon. The swell bumps up to 6ft from the WSW, period at 14 seconds, and the energy picks up (1064). But it's onshore wind from the west. It’s gonna be bumpy, but there’s enough power to make a few sections if you’re desperate.

Sunday the 30th is a no-go. Strong 19 mph south winds and lumpy, cross-shore chop. Swell gets to 8ft in the afternoon but it’s messy as hell. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle-surfing.

Now, Monday the 31st morning – a solid 7ft SW swell, 12-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze from the SSE. The energy is moderate (1040) and the wave comment says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is a good window for those with a bit of skill.

Tuesday the 1st of September afternoon is a real beauty. Glassy conditions, 8ft of SW groundswell with a long 14-second period and strong energy (2318). This is top-quality stuff. Yzerfontein’s a beach and reef mix, so that long-period groundswell might make it a bit straight on the beach, but the reef sections will be cooking.

Then things get big. Wednesday the 2nd morning we’re looking at a massive 13ft SW swell with monster energy (5259). That’s too big for this break – expert only, and even then, it’s a serious call. The wind is onshore, so it’s not worth it. The rest of that week stays huge, with 10ft to 13ft swells and strong winds. Skipper’s choice for big-wave chargers only.

Finally, we get a bit of a reprieve on Saturday the 5th of September. A 8ft S swell, 9-second period, and clean cross-off winds. Energy is moderate to strong (1430). It’s a decent option for experienced surfers, but the period is a bit short, so the waves will be a little weaker and crumbly.

The last few days of the outlook trail off into small, weak swell. Sunday the 7th has a 6ft SSE swell with a short 7-second period – not much push. And by Tuesday the 9th, we’re down to 3ft with a 16-second period from the WSW, which is a long-period ghost swell. It’ll look pretty but won’t have the size.

Best on offer: Wednesday the 26th morning for clean, fun conditions, and Tuesday the 1st of September afternoon for the glassy, high-energy session. The big stuff from the 2nd to 5th is for the brave or the kited.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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