Surf Forecasts:
Yzerfontein surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,772 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 20s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Yzerfontein in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yzerfontein over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Yzerfontein. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but it’s gonna be a bit of a mixed bag. The good news is, there’s some proper swell on the way, but the wind is gonna be our main sparring partner.
The standout session is shaping up for Monday morning, September 7th. The ocean is gonna be glassy with a light WSW breeze at 3 mph, and a solid 6ft SW groundswell with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a long-period swell coming in, which means it will have real power and shape, but it might be a bit too straight for the beach sections. The energy is moderate at 1430, and it’s a sweet spot for experienced surfers. The water is a chilly 53°, and that’s 7° colder than usual for this time of year, so that’s a very unusual cold snap. You’ll want a hood and boots.
The next one to eye is Sunday morning, September 6th. The swell is 7ft from the SW, but with a very long 18-second period. The energy is through the roof at 2732, but the period is so long it might be a bit straight for the beach break. The wind is offshore from the ESE at 9 mph, so it’ll be clean. This one is for the experienced crew.
Sunday morning, September 20th is a promising long-range call. A 6ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the energy is moderate at 1167. The wind is light from the SSW, which is a cross-shore, so it’s gonna be a bit lumpy but still worth a look. It’s a bit of a wait for this one, but it’s got potential.
Now, for the rest of the run, we have to be honest. The wind turns on us for many days. The 11th of September, Friday afternoon, has a big 10ft S swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s going to be a messy, blown-out mess with 22 mph winds. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. The same goes for the 16th, where we see 12ft swells with fresh cross-shore winds.
There are a few other mornings with clean conditions, like the 18th and 19th, but the swell sizes are smaller and the energy is weaker. The 18th Friday morning has a 5ft SW swell with offshore wind, but the energy is only 974 – it’s a fun little wave, but not the standout.
So, to wrap it up: the best bet is Monday morning, September 7th for the glassy conditions and solid, powerful swell. The Sunday morning, September 6th is a close second for the big, clean groundswell. Be patient, and keep an eye on the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu morning, fresh winds from the S by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 10 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | S 8 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 455 | 1816 | 2457 | 1611 | 1254 | 1418 | 1069 | 773 | 294 | 140 | 162 | 309 | 265 | 680 | 3203 | 2655 | 1697 | 1066 | 1059 | 876 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:28PM1.12m | 11:37AM1.12m | 00:03AM1.20m | 12:45PM1.27m | 1:05AM1.33m | 1:34PM1.43m | 1:52AM1.44m | 2:15PM1.57m | 2:33AM1.52m | 2:51PM1.66m | 3:10AM1.56m | 3:25PM1.70m | 3:44AM1.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:58PM0.58m | 5:13AM0.47m | 5:54PM0.49m | 6:31AM0.35m | 7:01PM0.34m | 7:22AM0.22m | 7:50PM0.19m | 8:04AM0.12m | 8:31PM0.08m | 8:41AM0.05m | 9:08PM0.01m | 9:15AM0.02m | 9:42PM-0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 18 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 38 | 1816 | 2457 | 1611 | 1254 | 1418 | 1069 | 773 | 294 | 119 | 162 | 309 | 265 | 680 | 3203 | 2655 | 1697 | 1066 | 746 | 449 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 25 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 6 | — | SW 18 | SSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 |
| kJ | 62 | 39 | 230 | 55 | 80 | 12 | — | 13 | 158 | 140 | 142 | 21 | 9 | 179 | — | — | — | — | — | 305 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 25 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | S 3 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 161 | 18 | 45 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 2 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 |
| kJ | 455 | 539 | — | 127 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 17 | 66 | 136 | 108 | 181 | 117 | 458 | 765 | 1059 | 876 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 52 | 53 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 63 | 52 | 0 | 71 | 323 | 50 | 54 | 114 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 52 |
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