Yzerfontein Surf Break

Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 33.33° S 18.16° E

Issued: 1 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
13.0° C

2.6°C colder than average for this time of year

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


Yzerfontein surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,187 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s 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 (Jul 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Yzerfontein in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 6th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Right then, let's have a look at what’s on the cards for Yzerfontein over the next couple of weeks. The first few days are looking pretty promising with some solid, clean swell on the way, though we’ll see a real drop-off later in the run.

We kick off on Monday, 6th July. The morning at Yzerfontein (beach and reef) is a beauty. There's a clean 7ft swell rolling in from the WSW with an 11-second period, and the wind is glassy from the ENE at just 3 mph. The water’s sitting at 55°, which is 5° colder than normal for this time of year, so that’s pretty chilly – you’ll want a thicker suit. The combined energy is moderate (1132). This is great for experienced surfers, but at over 5ft it’s a bit much for beginners.

Tuesday morning, 7th July, looks similar – another glassy start with a 6ft SW swell at 12 seconds, offshore ENE breeze at 3 mph. Excellent conditions for those who know what they’re doing, with moderate energy (1334).

Now, Thursday morning, 9th July, things get serious. We’ve got a 10ft swell from the SSW with a 14-second period – that’s a long-period groundswell packing a punch. The combined energy is strong (3122). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SSE at 12 mph. But listen, at 10ft this is only for experts; it’s too big for anyone else. That long period also means it might wrap a bit straight at the beach sections, but the reef should handle it well.

Friday morning, 10th July, is another big one – another 10ft SSW swell, this time with a 13-second period and a light ESE cross-offshore at 6 mph. Again, experts only, with strong energy (2903). The afternoon eases to 8ft, still clean cross-offshore, and rated excellent for experienced surfers (2376).

Come Saturday morning, 11th July, the wind swings around to a glassy NNE at 3 mph. The swell drops to 7ft from the SSW, 12-second period, moderate energy (1550). Still good, but getting smaller.

Sunday morning, 12th July, is a bit of a standout for a smaller session. Glassy NNE wind again at 3 mph, and a 5ft SSW swell at 11 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (672). This is about the best for a wider range of surfers, though it might be a little inconsistent for a beach break with that period.

After that, the surf runs right down. From Monday 13th July through to Wednesday 15th July, we’ve got tiny, weak swell and messy winds. Combined energy drops to between 159 and 556. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for those days.

There’s a bit of a lull until Thursday morning, 16th July, when a glassy SSE breeze at 3 mph greets a 4ft WSW swell with an 11-second period. Combined energy is 706, and it’s described as very good conditions. Worth a look if you’re keen for a small clean wave.

Friday, 17th July, sees a bigger 8ft SW swell come back in, but with a cross-onshore WSW breeze at 3 mph both morning and afternoon. The combined energy is moderate (1493). The quality is hit by that wind direction, so not the cleanest.

The following Sunday, 19th July, shapes up nicely. An offshore ESE breeze at 6 mph with a 7ft WSW swell from the optimum direction, 13-second period, and moderate energy (1502). That’s clean, solid, and a good bet for experienced surfers.

Finally, Tuesday morning, 21st July, we see another glassy session – a light S wind at 3 mph, 4ft WSW swell, 12-second groundswell. Combined energy is low-moderate (579), but with glassy conditions, it’s very good for a smaller wave.

So the standout sessions are the Thursday and Friday mornings (9th/10th July) for the big, powerful swells – but only if you’re an expert. For something a bit more manageable, the glassy Sunday the 12th or that Tuesday the 21st are your best bets.

Keep in mind, the first week is looking far more reliable than the second week. Those long-range calls for the 19th are promising, but we’ll have to wait and see.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
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3
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4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WSW
11
2.2
WSW
11
1.8
SW
12
1.9
SW
12
2.2
SW
13
2.4
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
2
SW
13
2.3
SW
15
3
SSW
14
2.4
SW
13
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
11
1.6
SSW
11
1
SSW
11
1.3
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1107
1226
812
1077
1584
1874
1559
1305
2358
3122
1982
3160
2887
2349
1917
1450
1138
874
551
234
346
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
10
SSW
5
SSE
5
ENE
10
S
10
S
10
S
15
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
15
SSE
5
ENE
5
NNE
10
SSW
5
E
5
NNE
10
WSW
0
NNE
Wind State
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
7:27PM1.35m
7:54AM1.15m
8:21PM1.31m
9:02AM1.11m
9:26PM1.29m
10:21AM1.11m
10:42PM1.29m
11:40AM1.16m
11:57PM1.34m
12:49PM1.25m
1:03AM1.42m
1:48PM1.36m
2:02AM1.49m
Low Tide
12:59PM0.35m
1:48AM0.38m
1:49PM0.41m
2:49AM0.39m
2:53PM0.47m
4:03AM0.39m
4:13PM0.49m
5:22AM0.34m
5:37PM0.45m
6:33AM0.26m
6:51PM0.36m
7:34AM0.16m
7:53PM0.26m
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7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:53
5:53
5:54
5:54
 mm
Temp °C
16
18
16
16
17
16
16
17
15
13
14
13
13
17
15
14
15
14
14
16
14
Feels °C
16
18
15
16
16
15
15
15
13
9
10
9
11
15
12
13
13
13
13
15
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WSW
11
2.2
WSW
11
1.8
SW
12
1.9
SW
12
2.2
SW
13
2.4
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
2
SW
13
2.3
SW
15
3
SSW
14
2.4
SW
13
3
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
11
1.6
SSW
11
1
SSW
11
1.3
S
10
Energy kJ
1107
1226
812
1077
1584
1874
1559
1305
2358
3122
1982
3160
2887
2349
1917
1450
1138
874
551
234
346
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
16
1.2
SW
12
1.3
W
11
1
W
11
0.3
W
11
0.5
SW
20
1.1
SW
18
1.4
SW
16
0.2
W
14
0.3
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.8
SSW
13
Energy kJ
25
437
396
235
21
188
719
1039
16
26
66
85
85
84
81
51
229
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
11
0.1
SW
24
0.3
SW
22
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
W
10
Energy kJ
59
22
73
1
15
13
12
40
63
48
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
6
1.4
SSE
6
1.7
S
6
3
SSW
14
1.2
S
8
Energy kJ
106
122
218
3151
169
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
0
39
0
0
55
39
54
52
68
59
68
39
21
0
0
0
59
0
0
72
0
Best forecast wave conditions in West Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
8
7
5
5
9
6
9
9
5
6
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
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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).

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