Yzerfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.33° S 18.16° E

Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 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, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with 2,524 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 5s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 24th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 30th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 30th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

The outlook for Yzerfontein is a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, with some fun windows for the experienced crew, but a lot of the time the winds and size are going to be working against us. The first real action I’d be looking at is on Wednesday morning, the 26th of August. That’s a standout.

Wednesday, 26th August morning is your best bet early on. Yzerfontein is a beach and reef setup, and we’ve got a clean 6ft swell from the SW, with a solid 13-second period. The wind is offshore from the ESE, light at 6 mph, so those waves are going to be super clean. The combined energy is moderate, sitting at 1317. This is a good one for experienced surfers, as the quality is excellent. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The rest of the first week is a bit of a struggle. Morning sessions on Thursday, the 27th, and Friday, the 28th, are small and the wind is messy. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are a write-off with onshore winds and building swell. By Sunday afternoon, the swell hits 10ft from the WSW, but it’s onshore and just too big and raw for this spot.

Monday, 1st September afternoon is worth a mention. The swell is 8ft from the SW at 12 seconds, with a light cross-on wind from the NW. The energy is moderate at 1530. It’s not perfect, but it’s the most promising thing in that stretch.

Then we hit a rough patch. From the 2nd of September right through to the 5th, the wind is howling out of the NNW and NW, and the swell is huge and messy. The 3rd of September afternoon sees a massive 16ft swell from the SW with a combined energy of 7149, but with onshore winds, it’s a total write-off for paddle surfing. For a beach and reef setup, you’d be looking at this for kite surfing, not a surfboard.

Saturday, 5th September afternoon is one to watch. It’s a longer-range call, so less certain, but the swell is 8ft from the SW with a very long 14-second period. The wind is a gentle cross-on from the SSW. That long period makes it better suited for a point or reef, but here at Yzerfontein, it’s going to be a powerful, albeit a bit choppy, session. The energy is strong at 2644.

The final week fades out with smaller, cleaner swells, but nothing that jumps out as a must-surf session. Tuesday the 8th of September morning is a clean 5ft from the S, but it’s small.

Overall, the best bet is Wednesday morning, 26th August for clean, offshore conditions. The second standout is Saturday afternoon, 5th September, for a bigger, more powerful swell, but it’s a bit further out and the wind isn’t as clean.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
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3
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3
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4
2
1
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.5
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
2
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
11
1.1
S
11
1.2
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1272
763
376
924
1949
1621
1216
951
525
353
394
387
363
286
519
529
560
767
1106
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
25
S
15
SE
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
NNE
15
NNW
10
WSW
15
SSE
15
SE
5
SSW
20
N
15
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
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
7:27AM0.41m
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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7:09
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6:22
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6:27
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Temp °C
14
15
17
14
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26
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Feels °C
10
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24
21
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28
20
16
15
14
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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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