Yzerfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.33° S 18.16° E

Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
14.2° C
1.1° 

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


Yzerfontein surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 7,984 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 19th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 23rd Jul)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Yzerfontein. It’s a bit of a mixed bag to start with, but we’ve got some real gems further out if you’re patient.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. Sunday the 19th is a no-go with a messy 4ft SW swell pushed around by a cross-shore wind, and the combined energy is weak (737). The water is sitting at 58°, which is about a couple of degrees colder than you’d expect for this time of year – feels a bit nippy, and the surf is just marginal.

Monday the 20th shows a bit of promise first thing. The morning brings a clean 6ft SW swell with a light offshore NNE wind, making for some tidy lines. The energy is moderate (675). The afternoon gets a bit blown out, so get on it early.

Now, Tuesday the 21st is a *standout*. The morning session is looking proper. We’ve got a solid 6ft SW groundswell with a long 14-second period, arriving with a clean SSE cross-off breeze. The combined energy is strong (1473), and these are excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is a beach-and-reef setup, so that long-period swell will wrap in nicely. The crowds can pop up here sometimes, but with quality like this, it’s worth the company.

Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are a bit of a washout with onshore or cross-shore winds and building swell, keeping things choppy and hard to manage. The combined energy spikes up (1430-1491) but it’s messy.

Then we get to Friday the 24th. This is a monster. The morning shows an 12ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is massive (4749). The wind is clean and cross-off. However, this is simply too big for this break. Only for the absolute experts, and even then, it’s a big, heavy beast. The afternoon is a little smaller at 10ft, but still a proper handful.

Saturday the 25th is still big, with an 8ft SW swell, but it’s clean and cross-off all day. The energy is still strong (2318-2023). It’s a solid, powerful day for the experienced crew.

Now, Sunday the 26th is another *standout*. The morning is glassy clean with a 7ft SW swell and a 12-second period, blowing in with a light ESE cross-off. The combined energy is strong (1520). This is a beautiful, clean session for the more experienced surfer.

The week after that, from the 27th of July onward, the swell drops back a bit, but there are still some clean windows. Monday the 27th is clean but smaller, and Tuesday the 28th morning has a weird one – a 10ft S swell with a short 10-second period, but it’s glassy. The combined energy is high (2386), but it’s a bit of a wall of water for a beach-and-reef spot. The 29th and 30th of July have glassy mornings with clean 5ft to 4ft SW swells, making for a fun, smaller-scale session.

The final weekend, the 1st and 2nd of August, looks a bit ordinary again with onshore winds and a drop in quality. The 1st of August morning has a clean 4ft SW swell, but it’s not a patch on the earlier stuff.

So, overall, the best of the best is Tuesday the 21st of July morning and Sunday the 26th of July morning. Get in the water early, and you’ll be laughing.

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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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671
1109
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362
306
1387
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1886
1319
1131
970
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4749
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Wind (km/h)
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SW
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High Tide
7:01PM1.42m
7:24AM1.18m
7:45PM1.31m
8:16AM1.08m
8:37PM1.20m
9:23AM1.00m
9:44PM1.11m
10:48AM0.98m
11:05PM1.08m
12:10PM1.02m
00:18AM1.11m
1:09PM1.09m
1:13AM1.17m
Low Tide
12:39PM0.27m
1:24AM0.33m
1:21PM0.39m
2:14AM0.43m
2:09PM0.51m
3:15AM0.50m
3:15PM0.60m
4:34AM0.54m
4:49PM0.64m
5:56AM0.52m
6:17PM0.61m
6:58AM0.46m
7:16PM0.53m
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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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