Yzerfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.33° S 18.16° E

Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
12.1° C
3.3° 

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


Yzerfontein surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,938 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 17th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 17th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 20th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what Yzerfontein’s got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s a mixed bag, and we’ll need to pick our moments.

The opening stretch is a bit of a grind. We’re looking at a solid pulse of WSW and SW swell rolling in from Monday the 17th, with wave heights in that 8 to 8ft range and periods around 13 seconds. But the wind is just a mess – cross, onshore, cross-shore chop – it’s not doing us any favours. The combined swell energy is massive, but the quality is poor. You’ll be fighting cruddy conditions for little reward. Honestly, this is more of a kitesurfing show than a paddle gig.

Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th are much the same story: 8ft to 8ft of SW swell with moderate cross-shore winds and a chop. The energy is still high, but the ride quality is just not there. We’re in a holding pattern.

Now, Thursday the 20th is where it gets interesting, but not for everyone. We’ve got a big 10ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and the wind is clean on Thursday morning with a cross-offshore SSE breeze. That’s a beautiful combo for clean faces. But let’s be real – 10ft is only for the experts. If you’ve got the chops, this is the standout, but it’s not a beginner’s game. The energy is rattling the cage.

Friday the 21st drops back to 6ft, but the wind is up and cross-shore again, so the quality slips away. Saturday the 22nd is small and weak with 5ft and light cross-shore wind. Not much to shout about.

Finally, we get a proper window. Sunday the 23rd morning has clean, cross-offshore wind and a 6ft SSW swell with a lovely long 13-second period. The energy is pumping, but it’s a long-period groundswell, so at a beach-and-reef spot like this, it might bend a bit straight. For the sharper reef sections, it’ll be gold. This is the best on offer in the first week for a standard surfer.

Monday the 24th morning has clean 7ft SSW swell with a nice cross-offshore breeze. It’s worth a look.

Then we hit a weird one. Tuesday the 25th morning shows a tiny 2ft swell but with an incredible 24-second period! The combined energy is still decent. That’s a super long-period groundswell. It’ll be clean with light winds, but you’ll be waiting for those sets. A real challenge, but a beautiful one for the patient surfer on the right bank.

Wednesday the 26th rolls through with 8ft SW swell and onshore wind. Not great.

The real hidden gem might be Tuesday the 1st of September morning. We’ve got an 8ft SW swell, a 14-second period, and the wind is perfect offshore from the E. The combined energy is very strong. That’s a proper clean, powerful day for the experienced crew. Mark it down if you can wait.

Overall, the standout is Thursday the 20th for the big-wave chargers, and Sunday the 23rd morning for everyone else looking for clean, powerful waves. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

Stay salty,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
13
2.4
WSW
13
2.3
WSW
13
2.3
WSW
12
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.4
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
3
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
1.8
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
1.4
SSW
10
1.6
SW
11
2.3
SW
11
2.5
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3220
2412
2026
1783
1640
2094
2379
1866
1638
1358
2938
2771
2002
836
729
396
606
1287
2283
Wind (km/h)
5
N
15
N
15
W
15
S
20
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
20
S
20
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
S
15
S
25
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25
SSW
15
S
10
S
15
SSW
15
SSE
Wind State
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cross
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cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
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cross-off
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cross-off
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cross
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High Tide
5:57AM1.33m
6:13PM1.43m
6:33AM1.22m
6:48PM1.29m
7:13AM1.10m
7:30PM1.15m
8:08AM0.99m
8:33PM1.04m
9:49AM0.92m
10:25PM0.98m
11:53AM0.96m
00:05AM1.04m
Low Tide
11:57PM0.18m
11:57AM0.25m
00:31AM0.30m
12:30PM0.38m
1:08AM0.42m
1:07PM0.51m
1:55AM0.53m
1:58PM0.63m
3:19AM0.62m
3:54PM0.70m
5:32AM0.61m
6:08PM0.66m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
14
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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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