
Surf Forecasts:
Yzerfontein surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 8,556 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with SW 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 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Yzerfontein in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yzerfontein over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s heading our way at Yzerfontein. This is a classic exposed beach and reef setup that really lights up on a solid SW groundswell, and there’s a lot of energy coming down the line over the next couple of weeks.
We start off a bit slow. Monday the 20th is a write-off with weak, messy, onshore wind and marginal surf, so don’t bother. The real action kicks off early Tuesday morning, the 21st of July. That’s our first standout. We’ve got a clean 7ft SW groundswell rolling in with a very long 14-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the SE. That’s a magic combo. The water is sitting at 58°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so don’t forget a decent hood if you’re heading out. The combined energy is pumping at 1632 (moderate to strong), and it’s shaping up for experienced surfers. The only downside is that this spot can get crowded sometimes, so get there early.
Wednesday the 22nd stays fun but messy. The swell is still a solid 7ft from the SW with a 12-second period, but the wind goes onshore from the west. Not terrible, but not as clean as Tuesday. The energy is still strong at 1319. Thursday picks up a little north wind, which creates some cross-chop, so the quality drops. By Friday the 24th, the swell jumps to a massive 12ft with a 15-second period, and the combined energy is a whopping 5020 (strong). The wind is offshore from the ESE, but the swell is too big for this break – it’s really only for experts or guys with big wave guns. Definitely not a beginner spot that day.
Saturday the 25th of July is another standout. The swell drops to a more manageable 8ft, still from the SW with a 13-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the SE. The energy is still strong at 3179, and the wave quality is excellent. This is the best day of the week for a solid session without getting pounded into the sand.
Sunday the 26th brings glassy conditions in the morning with a 7ft SW swell. The wind is dead calm, but the swell period drops to 12 seconds. It’s still a good session, but not as powerful as Saturday. The rest of the week goes downhill. Monday and Tuesday get windy and messy, with a lot of cross-chop and lumpy conditions. Tuesday the 28th is a write-off with strong cross-shore winds and rain showers.
The following week, we see another big pulse. Wednesday the 29th of July has another 10ft SW swell, but it’s again too big and the wind is cross-off. Thursday the 30th is a much better bet with glassy conditions and a 6ft SW swell, combined energy moderate at 959. That’s a clean, fun morning.
Friday the 31st is a monster pulse – 13ft SW swell with a 16-second period and a combined energy of 7084 (very strong). The wind is calm, but it’s way too big for this break. Only experts should even look at it. That continues into the first of August with another 13ft day. Sunday the 2nd of August is the real gem in the second week: glassy conditions, offshore wind, and a 8ft SSW swell with a combined energy of 1252. That’s a solid, clean session for advanced surfers.
After that, the swell fades quickly. By Monday the 3rd of August, we’re down to weak, messy, cross-shore chop. The energy drops to 220, and the waves are tiny. Tuesday the 4th is even worse. So the window closes hard after the 2nd of August.
Overall, the two clear standouts are Tuesday the 21st of July for the clean, long-period groundswell and Saturday the 25th for the excellent conditions with manageable size. If you’re an experienced surfer, don’t miss those.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
336 | 306 | 1581 | 2379 | 1857 | 1319 | 1209 | 680 | 1004 | 918 | 7969 | 5020 | 4119 | 2866 | 2108 | 1094 | 1125 | 1149 | 1193 | 1281 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:45PM1.31m | 8:16AM1.08m | 8:37PM1.20m | 9:23AM1.00m | 9:44PM1.11m | 10:48AM0.98m | 11:05PM1.08m | 12:10PM1.02m | 00:18AM1.11m | 1:09PM1.09m | 1:13AM1.17m | 1:53PM1.18m | 1:56AM1.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:14AM0.43m | 2:09PM0.51m | 3:15AM0.50m | 3:15PM0.60m | 4:34AM0.54m | 4:49PM0.64m | 5:56AM0.52m | 6:17PM0.61m | 6:58AM0.46m | 7:16PM0.53m | 7:43AM0.38m | 7:59PM0.45m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
336 | 101 | 1581 | 2379 | 1857 | 1319 | 1209 | 680 | 1004 | 918 | 7969 | 5020 | 4119 | 2866 | 2108 | 1094 | 1125 | 1149 | 1193 | 1281 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 16 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | — | WSW 13 | — | — | — | WSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 6 | — | SW 14 | SW 13 |
89 | 306 | 39 | 24 | — | — | 82 | 298 | — | 195 | — | — | — | 1235 | 1011 | 703 | 41 | — | 293 | 183 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | S 6 | — | — | SSW 16 |
31 | 118 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 246 | — | — | — | — | 60 | — | 49 | — | — | 102 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 39 | 63 | 71 | 0 | 39 | 21 | 59 | 59 | 68 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in West Coast | ||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | ||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.










