Yzerfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.33° S 18.16° E

Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
12.6° C
2.8° 

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


Yzerfontein surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 10,124 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s 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 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 5th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 8th Aug)16ft (5.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, casting an eye over the next couple of weeks for our little stretch here. Let’s see what the ocean’s got cookin’.

We start off with a promising little run from this Sunday (August 2nd) through Tuesday. Sunday morning kicks things off with a clean 4ft swell from the SW, with a nice 13-second period and a light cross-off breeze. The wave energy is sitting at a moderate 492, and it’s looking like a solid session. Then Sunday afternoon gets even better—the wind goes glassy, the swell bumps up just a touch to 4ft, and the energy climbs to 506. That’s the kind of glassy, clean surf you wait all winter for.

Monday morning keeps the stoke alive with a 5ft SW swell at 13 seconds and a perfect offshore ESE breeze. The energy is up to 780, and the waves will be clean and lined up. Monday afternoon gets a bit more cross-shore and choppy with a 4ft WSW swell, so morning is definitely the call there.

Tuesday starts a bit choppy, but by Tuesday afternoon the wind backs off and it cleans up again with a 4ft SW swell. The energy dips to 432, but it’s still a fun, crowd-friendly option, especially at a spot that can get busy.

Alright, here’s where things get heavy. From Wednesday August 5th through to the middle of the following week, this place is going to be a beast. We’ve got massive SW swell piling in, with heights ranging from 8ft all the way up to a monstrous 16ft by Saturday the 8th. The combined energy numbers are through the roof—we’re talking values like 1205, 2400, and a crazy 9141 on that Saturday. This is expert-only territory. The wind is messy too, mostly cross-onshore or strong cross-shore, making it even more challenging. Unless you’re a big-wave charger on a gun, stay on the sand and watch the show. The wave quality is poor to marginal because of the size and wind.

The first real standout in this whole outlook, and the one I’m circling on my calendar, is Friday August 14th. That morning, the wind goes dead calm, glassy as a mirror, and we’ve got an 8ft SW swell at 13 seconds. The combined energy is a solid 2078—strong but not out of control. The report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers, and with that period and direction, the waves will have real grunt and shape. For the experienced crew, this is the morning to be dawn-patrolling. The following morning, Saturday the 15th, is another top shout with a clean 7ft SW swell at 11 seconds, a light cross-off breeze, and energy at 1090. Perfect for strong intermediates and above.

As we get into the second week, August 11th Tuesday morning shows a nice little window: clean 4ft SW swell with a 14-second period and light cross-off wind. Energy is a moderate 780, making it a nice, mellow session after the big stuff passes. After that, the wind starts to howl again from Wednesday, blowing the smaller swells out. There’s a brief moment on the 14th and 15th that are the clear winners, but by the 17th a fresh NNW wind kicks up and messes things up.

So to sum it up: this Sunday and Monday are your clean, moderate fun. Most of next week is too big and messy for paddle surfing. The real, bonafide standouts are Friday August 14th and Saturday August 15th—mark them.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.2
SW
13
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SW
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1.3
SW
12
1.4
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1.4
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1.3
WSW
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1.3
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0.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
479
486
494
619
659
615
683
377
332
206
661
2360
4031
3193
2783
3469
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2734
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
5
SW
5
ESE
5
ESE
15
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10
SSW
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NNW
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:14AM1.39m
5:34PM1.52m
5:49AM1.35m
6:08PM1.48m
6:28AM1.27m
6:48PM1.41m
7:16AM1.19m
7:39PM1.32m
8:21AM1.10m
8:49PM1.23m
9:52AM1.06m
10:23PM1.20m
Low Tide
11:13PM0.19m
11:16AM0.16m
11:47PM0.21m
11:48AM0.21m
00:24AM0.25m
12:25PM0.29m
1:09AM0.31m
1:11PM0.39m
2:06AM0.38m
2:13PM0.48m
3:28AM0.44m
3:47PM0.54m
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Temp °C
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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.

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