Yzerfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.33° S 18.16° E

Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
11.8°C
3.8° 

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


Yzerfontein surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 2,713 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 20s 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 (Sep 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Yzerfontein in the next 16 days are 2.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 6th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 20s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 11th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 6th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into this one. It’s a bit of a slow burn for Yzerfontein at first, but once it gets going, there are some real gems for the experienced crew. The water is running way colder than what we’re used to for this time of year, so pull on the thickest wetsuit you’ve got.

The first few days are a write-off. The Saturday morning (5th September) has a little 5ft swell, but it’s messy and the energy is weak (484). The wind is cross-off, but the conditions are just marginal. Nothing to get excited about.

Then, Sunday morning (6th September) is where it starts to get interesting. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the SW, and the period is a massive 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, full of energy (2687). The wind is offshore from the ESE, gentle breeze, so it’s going to be clean. This is a standout for the experienced surfer. The break is a mix of beach and reef, so that long period could make the beach sections a bit straight, but the reef at Yzerfontein will handle it beautifully. The water is still much colder than normal, but the quality of the surf makes up for it.

Monday morning (7th September) is another absolute cracker. The swell drops a touch to 6ft, still from the SW, but the period is a long 14 seconds. The energy is still strong (1431). The wind is glassy – completely glassy – from the W at just 3 mph. That’s about as good as it gets for clean, smooth faces. Again, this is for the experienced crew, as the size is getting up there, but the conditions will be world-class.

After that, the surf drops off quickly. Tuesday through Wednesday (8th-9th September) is small and choppy, with the wind turning onshore. Not worth paddling out.

We get a big pulse of swell rolling in from the 10th of September, but it comes with strong wind. Thursday morning (10th) has a 8ft swell from the WSW with a 15-second period and massive energy (2726), but the wind is cross-shore. By Friday (11th), the swell is 8ft to 10ft, but the wind is screaming at 25 mph from the SSE. The swell is just too big and the wind is strong, making it more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session.

The true standout for the second week is Saturday morning, the 12th of September. The wind swings back offshore from the ESE, gentle breeze, and we get a 6ft SW swell with a 16-second period. The energy is pumped up to 2049. It’s clean, it’s powerful, and it’s for the guys who know what they’re doing. This is your best bet for the second week.

The week after that gets very big again. From the 15th to the 18th of September, the swell is pushing 10ft to 12ft, with periods around 12-16 seconds. The energy readings are off the charts (over 6000 on the 17th). The problem is, the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, and the swell is simply too big for this break. The forecast says it’s too big for the spot, so unless you’re a tow-in expert, give it a miss.

By the 20th of September, it all fades away into small, windy junk. A couple of decent mornings, but the poor run through the rest of the month is more normal for the area.

So, if you’ve got the skills, the best on offer is Sunday morning (6th September) for the biggest, cleanest groundswell, and Monday morning (7th September) for the glassy perfection. Don’t sleep on that Saturday morning (12th September) either – it’s a solid backup.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu night).

Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
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Wednesday
9
Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
9
1.6
S
10
1.4
SW
21
2
SW
18
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1
WSW
12
0.8
SW
11
0.6
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
13
1.4
SW
12
2.5
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
13
3
S
9
2.2
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
416
464
1816
2457
1611
1254
1418
1069
773
294
140
140
304
265
607
2585
2518
1647
887
1342
856
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
25
SSE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
SSE
10
E
5
W
15
SSW
5
ENE
10
N
15
S
20
S
25
S
30
S
10
SSE
10
S
30
S
20
SSE
40
SSE
40
SSE
25
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:47AM1.04m
10:28PM1.12m
11:37AM1.12m
00:03AM1.20m
12:45PM1.27m
1:05AM1.33m
1:34PM1.43m
1:52AM1.44m
2:15PM1.57m
2:33AM1.52m
2:51PM1.66m
3:10AM1.56m
3:25PM1.70m
3:44AM1.56m
Low Tide
3:58PM0.58m
5:13AM0.47m
5:54PM0.49m
6:31AM0.35m
7:01PM0.34m
7:22AM0.22m
7:50PM0.19m
8:04AM0.12m
8:31PM0.08m
8:41AM0.05m
9:08PM0.01m
9:15AM0.02m
9:42PM-0.02m
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7:00
6:58
6:58
6:56
6:54
6:54
6:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:31
6:31
6:32
6:34
6:34
6:35
6:36
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Temp °C
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22
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26
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24
26
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21
18
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13
Feels °C
12
18
14
20
23
22
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24
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25
22
20
15
14
13
18
18
15
9
10
7
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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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