Yzerfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.33° S 18.16° E

Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
13.2° C
2.2° 

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


Yzerfontein surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 7,675 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 16s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 27th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 27th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 27th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cooking at Yzerfontein for the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, with a slow start, a couple of solid windows, and then some absolute monsters that are only for the brave.

The water is currently sitting at 56°, which is a solid 4° colder than usual for this time of year. That's a notable chill, so you'll want a thick wetsuit and maybe some booties to stay out there for any length of time.

The first real action worth paddling for kicks off on Tuesday, the 28th of July. Tuesday morning sees a clean 8ft SW swell with a cross-off wind, but it's the afternoon that steps it up. That's when the wind goes offshore from the ESE, grooming a 7ft SW groundswell (14-second period). The combined energy is moderate, sitting at 2200. This is a solid intermediate session, and with the wind cleaning it up, Yzerfontein will be offering up some good, lined-up waves. Expect crowds sometimes.

Wednesday the 29th looks even better for the early birds. A gentle offshore breeze from the E is blowing over a 6ft SW swell. The energy is a bit lower (1117), but that clean, offshore surface will make for some beautiful, rippable walls. It's a classic morning session.

We get a bit of a lull towards the end of the week and into the weekend. Thursday and Friday are smaller, around 4ft to 5ft, with light winds keeping things clean, but it's nothing to write home about. The weekend of the 1st and 2nd of August is a write-off. Sunday the 2nd has a messy cross-shore wind and a weak, lumpy 3ft to 4ft swell. Don't bother.

Now, the forecast gets interesting again from Monday the 3rd of August. A pulse of 6ft WSW swell arrives, but it's plagued by a strong N cross-shore wind, making it choppy and messy. Not the best.

Then we get a huge spike. On Tuesday the 4th of August, the swell absolutely pumps up to 15ft from the WSW, with a combined energy of 4982. That's a lot of power. But the wind is a nasty cross-onshore, and the comments say it's poor surf. This is a massive, messy, dangerous ocean. Forget about a paddle board; a kite would be more fun here.

The big swell hangs around for the rest of the week. By Wednesday the 5th it's back to 8ft, but still with a cross-shore wind. The standout for the experts is the tail end of this swell. While the 6th, 7th, and 8th of August see the swell holding at a massive 12ft from the SW with very long periods (15 seconds), the conditions are a mixed bag. But check out the morning of the 8th of August: an 12ft SW groundswell, combined energy of 5454, and glassy conditions. That's a huge, powerful, clean swell. For the experienced crew only, this is going to be a serious, heavy, world-class day at Yzerfontein. The crowd will be there.

The size eases slightly through the 9th and 10th of August, still with 10ft to 8ft SW swells. The morning of the 10th of August is a good one, with a 10ft SW swell and clean offshore winds. The energy is strong (2961). This is another excellent, heavy day for the experienced surfer.

The period winds down on the 11th of August with a more manageable 8ft to 7ft swell, but the wind is a moderate cross-off, keeping things clean enough for a late-season paddle.

So, to boil it down: for the everyday surfer, the best bet is the window from Tuesday the 28th to Wednesday the 29th of July. For the experienced crew looking for a real challenge, the glassy morning of Saturday the 8th of August is the one to circle on the calendar. Stay warm, and I'll see you out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
17
2.5
SW
16
2.3
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.1
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12
1
SW
12
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3544
3597
3053
2111
1902
1482
1067
1067
976
796
732
600
373
367
264
711
585
680
468
632
976
Wind (km/h)
35
SSE
40
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
15
E
15
E
15
S
10
SE
10
SE
15
S
10
ESE
10
SE
10
SSE
15
E
15
ENE
5
E
20
NNE
25
N
20
NNW
20
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
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cross
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High Tide
2:29PM1.27m
2:33AM1.32m
3:02PM1.36m
3:06AM1.38m
3:33PM1.43m
3:38AM1.41m
4:03PM1.49m
4:09AM1.43m
4:33PM1.52m
4:41AM1.42m
5:03PM1.53m
5:14AM1.39m
5:34PM1.52m
Low Tide
8:20AM0.30m
8:36PM0.37m
8:52AM0.23m
9:09PM0.30m
9:22AM0.17m
9:40PM0.25m
9:50AM0.13m
10:11PM0.21m
10:18AM0.12m
10:42PM0.20m
10:46AM0.13m
11:13PM0.19m
11:16AM0.16m
11:47PM0.21m
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7:41
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7:39
7:39
7:39
7:37
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6:05
6:05
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Temp °C
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16
13
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21
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26
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Feels °C
9
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9
12
12
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16
12
13
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13
14
18
18
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22
19
11
12
11
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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.

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