
Surf Forecasts:
Yzerfontein surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 7,881 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Yzerfontein in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. 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 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yzerfontein over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Yzerfontein over the next couple of weeks.
First up, we’ve got a solid run of swell coming in, but it’s not for everyone. The water is sitting at 57°F, which is a bit colder than what we’re used to this time of year – about 3°F cooler than average, so you’ll want the thick rubber.
The real standout window is Thursday afternoon, July 23rd through to Sunday morning, July 26th. Thursday afternoon kicks things off with a clean 7ft SW groundswell, period a solid 11 seconds, and glassy conditions with a light NW breeze. That’s some excellent surf for experienced surfers, with the combined energy of all swells directed here at 1559 – that’s strong, pushing moderate to high energy. It’s a beach and reef setup, so with that long-period groundswell, the reef sections will be handling it best.
Friday morning, July 24th is the big one, but it’s a warning more than a recommendation. We’re looking at an 12ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 4749 – that’s very strong. Winds are glassy from the east, but that swell is simply too big for this break. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s on the edge. Friday afternoon drops to 10ft, but the wind swings south and picks up, so it’s not as clean.
Saturday morning, July 25th offers a better chance for the experienced crew. 8ft SW swell, 13-second period, clean with a light ESE cross-off breeze. Energy is still strong at 2982. The crowd is reported as sometimes, so you might have a few out, but that’s manageable.
Sunday morning, July 26th is another glassy gem. 7ft SW, 11-second period, 1373 energy, and east-southeast winds at 3 mph. That’s clean, lined-up surf for the experienced surfer.
After Sunday, the wind gets messy. Monday and Tuesday are blown out by strong southerly winds, with gusts up to 31 mph. The swell stays big, but the quality is poor. A gap of a few days with no real recommendations.
Wednesday morning, July 29th brings a return to cleaner conditions. 6ft SW groundswell, 13-second period, light ESE cross-off wind. Energy is down to 1200, but it’s clean and excellent for experienced surfers again.
The second week gets a bit more varied. Saturday morning, August 1st looks promising with a 5ft SW swell, 13-second period, and a gentle offshore wind from the east. Energy is 784, moderate. That’s a very good, clean option.
Then a gap again until Monday morning, August 3rd, where we get a glassy 5ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period. Energy is 1213, moderate. This is a classic groundswell, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers, but remember that very long period swell can be a bit straight for beach breaks – the reef at Yzerfontein will be the place to be.
The last real standout is Thursday morning, August 6th. A 7ft SW swell, 13-second period, light NNE cross-off wind, and energy at 1464. Clean, solid, and excellent for the experienced surfer.
The following Friday, August 7th, is similar but a touch smaller at 6ft, with a 14-second period and a light NE wind. Clean and excellent again.
Overall, the best on offer is that Friday morning, July 24th swell, but it’s too big for most. The real sweet spot for a standout session is Saturday morning, July 25th – solid 8ft SW, clean, and strong energy. For the long-range, Monday, August 3rd with that 16-second glassy groundswell is worth marking on the calendar, but it’s a bit of a wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
981 | 7881 | 4749 | 3709 | 2412 | 1922 | 1617 | 1539 | 1147 | 974 | 552 | 944 | 1471 | 2506 | 2449 | 2185 | 1549 | 1200 | 1067 | 803 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:05PM1.08m | 12:10PM1.02m | 00:18AM1.11m | 1:09PM1.09m | 1:13AM1.17m | 1:53PM1.18m | 1:56AM1.25m | 2:29PM1.27m | 2:33AM1.32m | 3:02PM1.36m | 3:06AM1.38m | 3:33PM1.43m | 3:38AM1.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:49PM0.64m | 5:56AM0.52m | 6:17PM0.61m | 6:58AM0.46m | 7:16PM0.53m | 7:43AM0.38m | 7:59PM0.45m | 8:20AM0.30m | 8:36PM0.37m | 8:52AM0.23m | 9:09PM0.30m | 9:22AM0.17m | 9:40PM0.25m | |||||||
— | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 7 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
981 | 7881 | 4749 | 3709 | 2412 | 1922 | 1617 | 1539 | 1147 | 974 | 500 | 944 | 1471 | 2506 | 2449 | 2185 | 1549 | 1200 | 1067 | 803 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | SSE 7 |
380 | — | — | — | — | 1060 | 66 | — | 226 | 217 | 552 | 864 | 804 | — | — | — | — | 100 | — | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
198 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 140 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 6 | S 5 | SSW 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | ESE 3 | SSE 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 179 | 71 | 1465 | 1549 | 554 | 340 | 216 | 4 | 35 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 59 | 59 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 114 | 114 | 363 | 138 | 114 | 114 | 39 | 0 | 50 | 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.
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