Surf Forecasts:
Yzerfontein surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 6,530 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 2.1m 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. 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 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yzerfontein over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about Yzerfontein in feet and miles per hour.
It’s a slow start, but the wait is worth it. The first few days are messy, but there’s some serious juice further out.
Sunday, 19 July is a skip. Swell is there, but the wind is cross-onshore and the water is choppy. Energy is moderate (699).
Monday, 20 July morning is the first real look. The wind goes dead calm – glassy – and we’ve got clean 6ft SW swell with a 9-second period. Energy is dropping a bit (640), but it’s a clean, fun wave. Get in early before the wind picks up.
Tuesday, 21 July morning is the standout. Glassy, with a building 6ft SW swell and a long 14-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy (1454) and the conditions are pristine. The offshore wind will keep it clean and lined up. This is for experienced surfers – the power is real. Circle this one.
Wednesday, 22 July and Thursday, 23 July are okay. The swell is solid (7ft and 6ft), but the wind is cross or cross-on, making it choppy. Energy is there (1319 and 1107), but not as clean.
Friday, 24 July – this is a big one. 12ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and massive energy (4491). The wind is clean offshore, but the waves are too big for most. Experts only.
Saturday, 25 July is still excellent. 8ft SW swell, 13-second period, clean offshore winds. Energy is high (2921). Another top-tier day for experienced surfers.
Sunday, 26 July drops to 5ft, but the wind is offshore and later goes glassy. The period jumps to 16 seconds, which is very long. This will make the waves stand up tall at the reef. Energy is solid (1028-1223). A good Sunday option.
Monday, 27 July and Tuesday, 28 July are back to massive. 10ft and 13ft swells, with huge energy (4386 and 8619). Expert-only days.
Wednesday, 29 July morning is a nice reset. 6ft S swell, 9-second period, clean offshore winds, and moderate energy (1064). A welcoming session for intermediates.
The run into August looks messy. Strong, cross-onshore winds and weaker energy. There’s a pulse on Sunday, 02 August afternoon with a 6ft SW swell and a 17-second period (2172 energy), but with onshore wind, it’s likely blown out.
The standout: Tuesday, 21 July morning. Glassy, 6ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and clean offshore wind. Perfect.
The big one: Friday, 24 July morning. 12ft SW, 15-second period, clean and big. Experts only.
Yzerfontein is a beach and reef setup, and it can get a few heads out. Expect company on the good days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 584 | 503 | 683 | 1109 | 538 | 326 | 306 | 1368 | 2125 | 1969 | 1319 | 1150 | 855 | 851 | 964 | 6262 | 4491 | 3372 | 2549 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:38AM1.28m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:39AM0.23m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — |
 | 5:59 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 584 | 503 | 683 | 1109 | 538 | 326 | 71 | 1368 | 2125 | 1969 | 1319 | 1150 | 855 | 851 | 964 | 6262 | 4491 | 3372 | 2549 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 16 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | W 7 | S 11 | SW 20 | WSW 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 191 | 143 | 130 | 92 | 92 | 90 | 306 | 38 | 24 | — | — | — | 1 | 86 | 143 | 633 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 69 | 53 | 31 | 7 | 10 | 31 | 118 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 62 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 21 | 62 | 49 | 21 | 21 | 67 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 21 |
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