Surf Forecasts:
Yzerfontein surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 18s period, WSW swell with 3,513 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Yzerfontein in the next 16 days are 2.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yzerfontein over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s check out what’s brewing for Yzerfontein over the next couple weeks.
Right off the bat, Tuesday the 11th is marginal, with a 7ft SSW swell, 12-second periods, and moderate energy (1413). The cross-off wind keeps it rideable but nothing special.
Wednesday the 12th morning is the first real standout. A 6ft WSW swell, very long 18-second period, and a 12 mph offshore wind from the east. That’s clean surf for the experienced crew. Combined energy is strong at 2218. This is groundswell, so at a beach and reef setup it might break a bit straight, but with that offshore wind, it’s worth the paddle.
Thursday the 13th gets bigger – 8ft from the WSW, 18 seconds, energy very strong at 3513. But a 22 mph cross-off wind makes it messy.
Friday and Saturday are smaller, around 6ft, with lighter winds. Saturday morning the 15th is a treat – glassy offshore conditions, clean faces. Nice for intermediates.
Sunday the 16th morning is clean with 5ft and light winds. Then Monday the 17th morning – 8ft from the WSW, 14 seconds, and glassy. That’s a powerful session for experts, energy at 2482. Afternoon goes onshore, so get it early.
Tuesday the 18th morning, the swell hits 10ft from the SW, 12 seconds. Too big for most, energy 2449. That setup might be more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers.
We then hit a lull midweek with 4ft to 4ft swells on the 20th and 21st, and poor wind on Friday the 21st.
Then another standout window. Saturday the 22nd morning, glassy conditions with a 5ft WSW swell, 15 seconds, very long period groundswell. Energy is 1688. Clean and inviting.
Sunday the 23rd morning is the best of the second week. A solid 8ft WSW swell, 15 seconds, with a light cross-off wind from the SSE. Energy at 3009. That’s a proper session for experienced surfers, clean and powerful.
After that, the swell fades through the 24th and 25th. The 26th Wednesday morning offers a 6ft SW swell with 14 seconds and clean conditions.
Overall, Wednesday the 12th morning and Sunday the 23rd morning are your two true standouts. Water temp is about average for the season.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 21 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 915 | 1376 | 843 | 1733 | 2031 | 1837 | 1809 | 3513 | 2714 | 1766 | 1356 | 1393 | 1333 | 1214 | 1161 | 1043 | 1047 | 1336 | 2149 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 2:00AM1.46m | 2:31PM1.52m | 2:47AM1.53m | 3:13PM1.62m | 3:29AM1.57m | 3:52PM1.69m | 4:09AM1.56m | 4:29PM1.69m | 4:46AM1.51m | 5:05PM1.64m | 5:22AM1.43m | 5:39PM1.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:19AM0.10m | 8:44PM0.12m | 9:01AM0.02m | 9:27PM0.04m | 9:40AM-0.01m | 10:07PM0.01m | 10:16AM-0.00m | 10:45PM0.03m | 10:51AM0.05m | 11:22PM0.09m | 11:24AM0.14m | 11:57PM0.18m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | 6:14 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 6 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 889 | 1376 | 843 | 514 | 2031 | 1837 | 1809 | 3513 | 2714 | 1766 | 1356 | 1393 | 1333 | 1214 | 1161 | 1043 | 1047 | 1336 | 2149 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | WSW 10 | WSW 24 | WSW 21 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 18 |
| kJ | 915 | 10 | 226 | 1733 | 187 | 130 | 1325 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 104 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 26 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 27 | 20 | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 9 | ESE 4 | S 10 | ESE 4 | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 242 | 11 | 164 | 18 | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 62 | 72 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
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