Yzerfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.33° S 18.16° E

Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
12.6°C
2.9° 

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


Yzerfontein surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, WSW swell with 2,622 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 23rd Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 30th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 30th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I'm looking at the charts for Yzerfontein. We’ve got a proper mixed bag coming our way over the next couple of weeks, but there are definitely a few windows of opportunity if you’re willing to work for them.

The first real standout is shaping up for this Sunday morning, the 23rd of August. The water is sitting at a very unusual 55°, which is nearly 5° colder than normal for this time of year, so you’re gonna need a thick steamer and maybe some booties. But the trade-off is worth it: we’ve got a solid 8ft swell from the WSW, packing a ton of energy (1851), and a light 6 mph SE breeze keeping it cross-off and clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, but with that size and a 13-second period, it’s got some punch. It’s a beach and reef setup, and it’s fairly consistent, so you’ll get waves, but expect a few crowds as it’s sometimes busy.

We’ve got a bit of a lull after Sunday. Monday morning is cleaner but smaller at 6ft, and the wind stays cross-off. The energy drops (900), but it’s still a decent option for a quieter paddle.

Now, the next real highlight comes mid-week. Wednesday morning the 26th of August looks magic. The swell drops to 4ft from the WSW, but the wind turns pure offshore from the east at 9 mph. That’s the kind of glassy, clean surface we all dream about. The energy is moderate (1004), but the conditions will make it feel so much better. This is a top pick for a long, smooth session, and it’s probably the best balance of size and quality for intermediate surfers.

Thursday gets a bit messy, and Friday the 28th sees a drop in size with a long-period 16-second groundswell from the WSW, but only 3ft in the morning. That long period will make it wall up and break straight at the beach, so it’ll be better if you can find a reef or a point. The wind stays cross-off and clean, so it’s worth a look if you’ve got a log.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Saturday the 29th of August right through to the end of the first week of September, it’s mostly blown out or too big. Strong northerly winds on the 29th and 30th make a mess of things. The first few days of September actually see a big pulse of 10ft swell from the SW, but the forecast says it’s too big for this break, and the wind is either cross or onshore. This is expert-only territory if you try it, but honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during that blow.

After that, we see a slow recovery. The morning of Saturday the 5th of September is onshore and ugly, but then Sunday morning the 6th brings a small, clean window again with 5ft from the WSW and light SSE cross-off breeze. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weaker, but the conditions will be clean.

The big question mark is Monday the 7th of September. We’ve got another 10ft pulse of swell from the SW, but the wind is onshore. Again, it’s probably too much for this spot, so I’d give that a miss unless you’re an expert on a big day.

So, to sum it up: if you want the best, get out there Sunday morning the 23rd for size and power, or Wednesday morning the 26th for perfect clean lines. The rest of the time, you’re dodging wind or massive swell.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Fri night).

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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2.3
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.5
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
WSW
13
1.5
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13
1.3
WSW
12
1.1
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12
1.3
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
11
0.7
WSW
16
1.1
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
15
1.2
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
13
2.1
WSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1674
1477
1272
763
376
924
1824
1712
1216
711
517
353
387
387
356
238
439
246
461
604
1558
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
S
20
SE
15
E
15
SSE
10
NNE
15
NNW
5
WSW
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
20
NNE
35
N
25
NNW
30
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Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
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High Tide
12:57PM1.07m
1:01AM1.13m
1:36PM1.19m
1:40AM1.24m
2:07PM1.31m
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
Low Tide
7:07PM0.55m
7:27AM0.41m
7:45PM0.44m
7:59AM0.30m
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
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7:15
7:13
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7:11
7:11
7:09
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6:22
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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25
23
12
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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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