Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Yzerfontein over the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a solid run of swell coming in, but it’s not for everyone. The water is sitting at 57°F, which is a bit colder than what we’re used to this time of year – about 3°F cooler than average, so you’ll want the thick rubber.

The real standout window is Thursday afternoon, July 23rd through to Sunday morning, July 26th. Thursday afternoon kicks things off with a clean 7ft SW groundswell, period a solid 11 seconds, and glassy conditions with a light NW breeze. That’s some excellent surf for experienced surfers, with the combined energy of all swells directed here at 1559 – that’s strong, pushing moderate to high energy. It’s a beach and reef setup, so with that long-period groundswell, the reef sections will be handling it best.

Friday morning, July 24th is the big one, but it’s a warning more than a recommendation. We’re looking at an 12ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 4749 – that’s very strong. Winds are glassy from the east, but that swell is simply too big for this break. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s on the edge. Friday afternoon drops to 10ft, but the wind swings south and picks up, so it’s not as clean.

Saturday morning, July 25th offers a better chance for the experienced crew. 8ft SW swell, 13-second period, clean with a light ESE cross-off breeze. Energy is still strong at 2982. The crowd is reported as sometimes, so you might have a few out, but that’s manageable.

Sunday morning, July 26th is another glassy gem. 7ft SW, 11-second period, 1373 energy, and east-southeast winds at 3 mph. That’s clean, lined-up surf for the experienced surfer.

After Sunday, the wind gets messy. Monday and Tuesday are blown out by strong southerly winds, with gusts up to 31 mph. The swell stays big, but the quality is poor. A gap of a few days with no real recommendations.

Wednesday morning, July 29th brings a return to cleaner conditions. 6ft SW groundswell, 13-second period, light ESE cross-off wind. Energy is down to 1200, but it’s clean and excellent for experienced surfers again.

The second week gets a bit more varied. Saturday morning, August 1st looks promising with a 5ft SW swell, 13-second period, and a gentle offshore wind from the east. Energy is 784, moderate. That’s a very good, clean option.

Then a gap again until Monday morning, August 3rd, where we get a glassy 5ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period. Energy is 1213, moderate. This is a classic groundswell, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers, but remember that very long period swell can be a bit straight for beach breaks – the reef at Yzerfontein will be the place to be.

The last real standout is Thursday morning, August 6th. A 7ft SW swell, 13-second period, light NNE cross-off wind, and energy at 1464. Clean, solid, and excellent for the experienced surfer.

The following Friday, August 7th, is similar but a touch smaller at 6ft, with a 14-second period and a light NE wind. Clean and excellent again.

Overall, the best on offer is that Friday morning, July 24th swell, but it’s too big for most. The real sweet spot for a standout session is Saturday morning, July 25th – solid 8ft SW, clean, and strong energy. For the long-range, Monday, August 3rd with that 16-second glassy groundswell is worth marking on the calendar, but it’s a bit of a wait.

Rusty.

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