Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey crew, Rusty here with a look at the surf up the coast at Yzerfontein.

Right off the bat, we've got a big, powerful swell hitting the beach and reef on Sunday, August 9th. The energy is massive, with the swell clocking in at 10ft from the SW and a combined energy reading of 2765 (moderate-strong). The problem is, it’s way too big for this break. With 25 mph winds screaming out of the SSE, it's going to be wild and ugly, not to mention dangerous. Sunday afternoon only gets worse, with an even bigger 13ft swell and energy hitting 6501 (very strong). If you’re a kitesurfer, this might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a hard pass. The water is also a bit colder than normal, sitting at 56°F.

Monday the 10th still has too much size and wind, so we sit out until Tuesday the 11th. Now we’re talking. Tuesday morning has clean 7ft groundswell from the SSW with a 12-second period and light, 9 mph offshore easterly winds. The energy is moderate (1339), and conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best chance of the week. The afternoon stays clean but drops to 6ft.

Wednesday the 12th delivers another standout. A solid 6ft to 6ft groundswell from the WSW with a very long 18-second period. This long-period swell is a bit vulnerable to closing out at a beach break, but the reef section should hold it together nicely. Light offshore winds from the ENE mean clean, lined-up waves. The energy is strong (2247), and the wave quality is excellent for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the first week. Get a wave for me.

Thursday the 13th keeps the run going with similar 6ft to 6ft swell and offshore breezes, though the swell period shortens from 18 down to 16 seconds. Still very good for the experienced crew. Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th see the swell hold around 6-6ft, but the winds start getting messy, with cross-off and cross-shore conditions making it harder to find a clean face.

By Sunday the 16th, the wind goes onshore and the swell drops, so things get quiet. But then, on Monday the 17th, there’s a beautiful little surprise. A clean, glassy morning with an 8ft WSW groundswell and a 13-second period. The combined energy is very strong (3553), and the wind is dead calm. It'll be big, over the 8ft mark for experts only, but glassy and powerful. A real treat if you’ve got the skills.

The second week, from the 18th onwards, looks challenging. The winds are all over the place – cross, cross-on, and strong – with the swell dropping to mostly 4ft to 6ft. The energy drops off a cliff too, with readings below 1000. There’s a brief uptick on Wednesday the 19th afternoon with a 7ft swell and moderate cross-off winds, but otherwise, it’s a tough period with lots of chop and onshore slop. The very end of the forecast window is mostly small and messy with light onshore winds.

For the best quality, eyes on Tuesday the 11th morning (Yzerfontein) for clean, medium-size waves, but the true standout is Wednesday the 12th (Yzerfontein) with that long, clean groundswell and perfect offshore winds. The Monday 17th glassy session is the long-range wildcard – promising, but less certain.

Rusty.

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