
Surf Forecasts:
Yzerfontein surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 3,504 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Yzerfontein in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yzerfontein over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, breaking down the surf for Yzerfontein in your language.
The next couple weeks have surf, but it’s a slow burn. Water temp is nothing unusual for the season.
The first few days, starting Wednesday the 16th, have plenty of wave height – 3ft to 8ft – coming from the SW or WSW. But the wind is screaming from the SSE or SE at 15 to 25 mph, cross-off. It keeps the surface clean, but the wave energy is strong (3293 on Wednesday morning). That’s a lot of power hitting this beach and reef setup. The period is between 11 and 13 seconds, decent groundswell. If you’re an intermediate, you can handle it, but anything over 5ft starts getting serious. Beginners, stay on the sand with waves over 5ft, and when it hits 8ft, it’s expert-only.
Monday the 21st morning is a nice change. Waves drop to about 4ft from the WSW, 12-second period. The wind turns light out of the SE at just 6 mph, cross-off. Clean water. The energy is moderate (524). It’s a fun, manageable day. Not huge, but you’ll get some rides without getting hammered.
The real standout is Thursday the 24th. Thursday morning has offshore wind out of the east at only 9 mph, making for clean, glassy conditions. The swell is a solid 8ft from the south, with a shorter 9-second period – more of a wind swell mix. The energy is strong (2258). This is excellent for experienced surfers. Beginners, that 8ft is too much. The reef will handle that short-period energy well, and with that offshore wind, you’ll see some clean, lined-up waves. Crowds can show up here sometimes, so be ready.
The afternoon of the 24th keeps the 8ft swell, this time from the SSW, with a longer 13-second period, and cross-off wind. Even more energy (2944). That’s a solid day for those who know what they’re doing.
After that, Friday the 25th is smaller, around 6ft, but with onshore wind, so it gets bumpy. Saturday the 26th has a 5ft swell from the SW but a very long 15-second period – that’s groundswell. At a beach and reef spot, it can break a bit too straight, and with a 19 mph cross-shore wind, it’s messy. Might be better for kite surfing than paddling.
From Sunday the 27th, the surf fades. Waves drop under 5ft, periods vary, and winds are all over. There’s a glassy moment on the morning of October 1st – just 2ft from the SW, 16-second period, no wind – but that’s too small to do much with.
The takeaway: Lock in Thursday the 24th, morning or afternoon, for the most power and clean conditions. Monday the 21st is a nice, smaller option. The rest is either windy, too big for most, or too small.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SE by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
3504 | 2036 | 1193 | 1109 | 960 | 808 | 573 | 589 | 600 | 824 | 505 | 442 | 1429 | 1127 | 848 | 657 | 480 | 400 | 331 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 5:50AM1.25m | 6:01PM1.27m | 6:24AM1.13m | 6:37PM1.13m | 7:11AM1.01m | 7:31PM1.00m | 8:49AM0.92m | 9:38PM0.93m | 11:19AM0.96m | 11:38PM0.99m | 12:25PM1.08m | 00:33AM1.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:44PM0.28m | 11:48AM0.38m | 00:15AM0.40m | 12:20PM0.50m | 00:53AM0.53m | 1:04PM0.63m | 2:02AM0.63m | 2:58PM0.72m | 4:47AM0.65m | 5:47PM0.67m | 6:11AM0.55m | 6:42PM0.55m | |||||||
— | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
6:37 | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | |
mm | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 10 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
3504 | 2036 | 1193 | 1109 | 960 | 808 | 573 | 589 | 600 | 824 | 505 | 435 | 1429 | 1127 | 848 | 657 | 480 | 400 | 331 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | — | S 6 | — | S 7 | S 6 | SW 15 | S 6 |
— | 541 | 628 | 324 | 103 | — | — | 15 | 13 | 125 | 245 | 174 | — | 55 | — | 135 | 44 | 9 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 |
— | 716 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 54 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 7 | — | S 6 | — |
— | 175 | 587 | 697 | 639 | 636 | 403 | 181 | 272 | 206 | 253 | 442 | 287 | 178 | 181 | 192 | — | 30 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 68 | 377 | 112 | 114 | 435 | 938 | 52 | 39 | 1976 | 21 | 52 | 112 | 59 | 52 | 435 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
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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.










