Yzerfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.33° S 18.16° E

Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
13.3°C
2.2° 

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


Yzerfontein surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,991 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Yzerfontein in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 26th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 1st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 1st Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Bit of a mixed bag on the cards for Yzerfontein over the next couple of weeks. We kick off with a solid pulse of swell, but the wind and size are going to dictate where you can actually get a decent wave. Keep an eye on the calendar because the standout sessions are a bit spaced out, and there’s a blank stretch you’ll want to avoid.

The first real opportunity hits on Wednesday, August 26th with a clean morning session. Yzerfontein is picking up a 5-foot swell from the WSW, with a 13-second period that’ll give the waves some push. The wind is light offshore from the east, 6 mph, and that will keep the surface glassy. The combined swell energy is sitting at 1025, which is moderate energy. Conditions are excellent for experienced surfers, but if you’re a beginner, that 5-foot could be pushing your limits. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so you might have a few mates out.

Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are nothing to get excited about. Onshore and cross-shore winds mess up the surface, and the swell drops off. Friday morning, August 28th, does see a tiny 3-foot glassy window with a very long 16-second period from the WSW, and 655 combined energy. It’ll be clean, but that long-period swell will likely break too straight on the beach, and it’s a long wait between sets. Not a standout.

The weekend gets messy again, with onshore winds and bumpy conditions. Swell size climbs to 6 feet on Saturday and 8 feet on Sunday, but the cross-shore winds ruin the shape. Not worth paddling out for a decent wave.

The real standout of the entire forecast comes on September 1st, which is a Tuesday. That morning, the swell pumps up to 10 feet from the SW with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is a very strong 3009. This is big, powerful surf. However, the wind is a cross-onshore breeze from the NNW at 12 mph, which will chop things up. And frankly, at this size, it’s too big for the break — this is expert-only territory, and even then, you’d want to be very comfortable. By the afternoon it’s even bigger at 12 feet, with a 9 mph onshore wind. This is definitely more of a spectacle than a surf session for most.

After that big pulse, we get a clean-up. Saturday, September 6th, is a write-off, and Sunday the 7th is a full-blow blank day — strong winds of 25-28 mph from the SSE will make it unsurfable.

The next real highlight is on Wednesday, September 4th. A sunny morning with a glassy 6-foot swell from the WSW, 12-second period, and 2023 combined energy. Wind is a light 3 mph offshore from the ESE, making for perfect, clean conditions. Excellent surf for experienced surfers again. This is your second-best option, and it looks promising.

After that, the swell backs off. Thursday, September 9th, has a clean 3-foot morning with a light 3 mph east wind, but it’s weak. The final days fizzle out with poor, choppy conditions. Thursday, September 10th, sees a 2-foot swell with a strong NW wind and combined energy of only 370 — don’t bother.

So, to sum it up: your best bet is Wednesday, September 4th for a clean, glassy session on that 6-foot WSW swell. The big stuff on September 1st is for experts only, if anyone. There’s a proper gap of poor surf from around August 29th right through to September 2nd, give or take. Keep your expectations realistic for the second week.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
0.8
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
13
2.3
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
1.9
WSW
12
1.8
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1216
711
534
394
471
455
380
284
545
499
854
1396
905
852
1547
1346
976
757
615
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
10
E
10
S
5
SW
10
NW
10
SW
10
S
5
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
25
S
15
SSE
10
SSW
20
SSW
5
WNW
Wind State
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High Tide
2:13AM1.33m
2:36PM1.42m
2:44AM1.41m
3:04PM1.52m
3:14AM1.47m
3:32PM1.59m
3:45AM1.50m
4:01PM1.63m
4:16AM1.50m
4:31PM1.63m
4:48AM1.47m
5:03PM1.59m
Low Tide
8:17PM0.34m
8:27AM0.21m
8:46PM0.24m
8:54AM0.14m
9:15PM0.16m
9:21AM0.09m
9:44PM0.10m
9:49AM0.06m
10:14PM0.07m
10:18AM0.07m
10:45PM0.07m
10:48AM0.11m
11:18PM0.11m
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Temp °C
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23
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16
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Feels °C
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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.

Yzerfontein is 39 km (24 miles) from the city of Saldanha. If you plan a holiday in West Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saldanha. Saldanha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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