Surf Forecasts:
Yzerfontein surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with 3,856 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yzerfontein over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Yzerfontein.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid pulse of SW swell moving in, but it’s going to be a tricky one. The first few days, Tuesday the 1st through to Thursday the 3rd, are seeing some serious size – we’re talking 10ft to 12ft of swell. That’s expert territory, and the wind is mostly cross or cross-off, so it’s not going to be a clean, easy paddle. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
The standout for the whole period, if you’re an experienced surfer, is Tuesday afternoon the 1st and Wednesday morning the 2nd. The swell is a solid 10ft from the SW, and the wind is cross-shore, which is workable for this exposed beach-and-reef setup. The combined energy is very strong (2961 and 3169), so there’s plenty of power. But honestly, this is big, heavy stuff – only for the crew who know what they’re doing. The 13-second period means it’s got decent shape, but it’s going to be a handful.
After that, things get messy. Thursday afternoon the 3rd sees an 12ft SSW swell but with a 31 mph SSE wind – that’s a hard pass. Friday and Saturday, the 4th and 5th, drop down to 8ft and 5ft, but the wind is strong and cross-off, making it mostly a washout. The energy drops to moderate (983 and 855) so it’s just not worth the effort.
There’s a gap of a few days with no real recommendations. The next sniff of something decent comes on Sunday the 6th. The swell is only 4ft from the SW, but it’s got a very long 16-second period, which is a proper groundswell. The wind is offshore from the ESE at 19 mph, which is strong but clean. The energy is strong (1256). This is a point-break kind of day – the long period might make it close out at the beach, but for a reef or a point, it’ll be lined up. Still, it’s a marginal call.
The real hidden gem looks like Thursday the 10th. The swell is a modest 4ft from the WSW, but the wind is glassy – dead calm, 3 mph from the S. That’s the kind of morning you wait for. The combined energy is 390, which is moderate, but with clean, glassy conditions, the small waves will be fun. It’s a good option for intermediates and a nice change from the chaos.
Beyond that, it’s a mixed bag. Monday the 14th has a small 3ft SW swell with moderate offshore wind from the E. It’s clean, but tiny. And then the 16th shows another big pulse of 12ft SSW swell, but with 9 mph cross-on wind and very strong energy (4711) – that’s a big, angry ocean and only for the experts.
So, overall: the best bet for the experienced crew is Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning (1st and 2nd) if you can handle the size. For the rest of us, keep an eye on Thursday the 10th for a glassy, small-wave session. The second week is pretty quiet, with not much to write home about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Thu night, light winds from the SE by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 13 | SSW 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1215 | 2340 | 2961 | 3518 | 3169 | 2641 | 1945 | 2252 | 2932 | 1037 | 840 | 656 | 432 | 311 | 341 | 671 | 853 | 649 | 390 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:23AM1.41m | 5:38PM1.52m | 6:02AM1.32m | 6:19PM1.41m | 6:50AM1.20m | 7:12PM1.27m | 7:58AM1.09m | 8:32PM1.15m | 9:47AM1.04m | 10:28PM1.12m | 11:37AM1.12m | 00:03AM1.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:18PM0.11m | 11:22AM0.18m | 11:55PM0.18m | 12:00PM0.28m | 00:39AM0.29m | 12:47PM0.40m | 1:38AM0.41m | 1:56PM0.53m | 3:13AM0.50m | 3:58PM0.58m | 5:13AM0.47m | 5:54PM0.49m | |||||||
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
6:28 | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | S 9 | WSW 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
1215 | 2340 | 2961 | 3518 | 3169 | 2641 | 1945 | 2252 | 1316 | 385 | 143 | 192 | 94 | 311 | 67 | 671 | 853 | 649 | 390 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | SW 14 | SSW 13 | WSW 10 | SW 21 | SW 10 | S 9 | SSW 16 | S 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 113 | — | — | — | 7 | 18 | 68 | 17 | 24 | 199 | 103 | 90 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | WSW 21 | SW 10 | SSW 18 | — | SSW 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 146 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 38 | 43 | 24 | 204 | — | 62 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | — | S 9 | S 9 | — | SSE 9 | E 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2932 | 1037 | 840 | 656 | 432 | — | 341 | 556 | — | 169 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 59 | 68 | 56 | 65 | 91 | 0 | 21 | 814 | 1016 | 1380 | 1380 | 52 | 47 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 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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