
Surf Forecasts:
Yzerfontein surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,130 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yzerfontein over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Yo, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cooking for Yzerfontein. It's a slow start to the week, but don't write it off, because there's some proper juice on the horizon. Yzerfontein's a beach and reef setup, and it wears the swell well when the wind plays nice.
The water is friggin' cold at 55°F, which is a solid 5°F colder than usual for this time of year – that's a serious winter chill, so break out the thickest wetsuit you got.
We roll into Friday, the 3rd of July, but it's not worth rushing out. There's some 4ft swell from the SW with a 13-second period, but a nasty cross-shore NNW wind at 16 mph is gonna turn it into a bumpy mess. The combined energy is moderate at 885. Saturday and Sunday stay small and onshore, nothing to write home about.
Then, Sunday afternoon things shift. The wind turns glassy, and the swell cleans up to a nice 4ft from the WSW. That's a solid little window for a late session.
The main event is Monday, the 6th of July, through to Friday, the 10th. This is when Yzerfontein really turns it on. Monday morning is the absolute pick of the whole run. You've got a meaty 8ft swell from the WSW with a 12-second period, and a light offshore wind from the ESE at just 3 mph. That's clean, lined-up surf, but that size is for experienced paddlers only – keep the beginners on the sand. The combined energy is strong at 1457. Monday afternoon gets a bit lumpy, but Tuesday and Wednesday keep pumping with clean conditions and 7ft to 8ft swells. The energy is through the roof, hitting 2688 on Wednesday morning. Thursday and Friday keep the quality going with excellent conditions, 6ft to 7ft swells, and light offshore breezes.
From the 11th through the 14th, we hit a quiet stretch. The swell drops and the winds get messy. Expect a solid 5-6 day lull of poor to marginal surf.
There's one more flicker on Wednesday, the 15th of July. The morning looks clean with a light offshore breeze and a 4ft swell from the W. But watch out – the afternoon brings a very long period 16-second swell that can get weird and shifty at a beach break.
Then on Thursday, the 16th, a real monster shows up. The swell hits 8ft to 10ft from the SW, with ridiculous energy at 3307. But the wind is light cross-shore, and the call is that it's just too big for this spot. That's big-wave chargers only, and even then, it could be a washing machine.
For the best of the best, I'm locking in Monday morning, the 6th of July. That 8ft SW swell with clean offshore wind is the full package for any confident surfer. Tuesday and Wednesday of that same week are your next-best bets for solid, clean waves. Get out there and make the most of it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
527 | 357 | 259 | 141 | 242 | 305 | 218 | 213 | 1236 | 1457 | 1474 | 1180 | 1058 | 1167 | 1550 | 2275 | 1498 | 2083 | 1443 | 1587 | 1753 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:31PM1.40m | 5:37AM1.30m | 6:06PM1.39m | 6:15AM1.25m | 6:44PM1.37m | 7:00AM1.20m | 7:27PM1.35m | 7:54AM1.15m | 8:21PM1.31m | 9:02AM1.11m | 9:26PM1.29m | 10:21AM1.11m | 10:42PM1.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:12AM0.21m | 11:38PM0.33m | 11:44AM0.24m | 00:16AM0.35m | 12:19PM0.29m | 00:58AM0.36m | 12:59PM0.35m | 1:48AM0.38m | 1:49PM0.41m | 2:49AM0.39m | 2:53PM0.47m | 4:03AM0.39m | 4:13PM0.49m | ||||||||
7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 |
291 | 298 | 149 | 141 | 171 | 281 | 144 | 213 | 1236 | 1457 | 1474 | 1180 | 1058 | 1167 | 1550 | 2275 | 1498 | 2083 | 1443 | 1587 | 1753 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 12 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 18 | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 22 | W 10 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | — | S 8 | S 8 | W 11 |
527 | 357 | 259 | 102 | 242 | 305 | 218 | 199 | 31 | — | 195 | 244 | 178 | 46 | 69 | 413 | 1350 | — | 270 | 223 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 10 | S 9 | WSW 10 | SW 19 | — | — | SW 14 | — | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | S 8 | W 16 |
40 | 54 | 80 | 129 | 65 | 6 | 94 | 14 | — | — | 410 | — | 22 | 73 | 188 | — | — | — | — | 298 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — |
27 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 194 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 95 | 82 | 0 | 95 | 49 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 71 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










