Surf Forecasts:
Yzerfontein surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 3,220 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period with WSW 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 (Aug 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Yzerfontein in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yzerfontein over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, gather ‘round, crew. Let’s talk waves.
We’ve got a solid stretch of swell on the way for Yzerfontein, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The water is sitting at a chilly 55°F – that’s nearly five and a half degrees colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit. The swell is pumping through with that classic WSW groundswell most of the time, which is bang on for this exposed spot. The energy is strong to very strong, with values like 1100 on Saturday morning, peaking later.
Saturday morning the 15th is where you want to be. Clean, cross-off wind from the SE at just 3 mph, and a solid 6 ft swell from the WSW with a 14-second period. It’s not huge, but the conditions are just about perfect – clean face, good shape. The energy reading is 1100, which is a solid, punchy level. This is a standout session for any experienced surfer. The afternoon gets a bit more cross-chop, so the morning is the pick.
Sunday the 16th through to about the 23rd is a long stretch of tricky conditions. The swell stays up, mostly around 6 ft to 8 ft, but the wind is constantly shifting – cross, cross-on, never truly offshore. It’s not bad, but it’s not clean. The energy stays high (around 1500 to 2400), so there’s plenty of push, but the surface will be chopped up. Those afternoons are generally a write-off. You’ll find some morning windows with lighter winds, like Wednesday the 19th morning – light S breeze at 6 mph – but it’s still cross-shore. It’s surfable, but don’t expect perfection.
Then we get the real prize. Mark your calendar for Monday the 24th of August, morning. This is the standout of the whole forecast. We’re looking at a clean 8 ft swell from the SSW (a bit more southerly, better direction) with a very long 15-second period. The energy is massive at 3215. Light SSE wind at 6 mph giving you a cross-off, clean face. This is proper, powerful groundswell – the kind that lines up beautifully and holds its shape. It will be big and strong, so this is strictly for experienced surfers only. Crowds can be expected.
After that, the swell hangs around but the quality drops off again. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th still have size, but onshore wind and a cross-shore mess creep back in. There’s a pulse on Wednesday morning the 26th with a 16-second period and 8 ft swell, but the wind is cross from the north at 16 mph, so it’ll be bumpy. The energy is huge again at 3175, but the conditions just aren’t there.
So, to keep it simple: Saturday morning the 15th is a well-shaped, clean session for intermediates and up. Monday the 24th morning is the heavy hitter – big, clean, powerful, and for experts only. Everything in between is a gamble with the wind. Get on it when the wind’s light.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1444 | 1465 | 1454 | 1913 | 3220 | 2412 | 2084 | 1783 | 1571 | 1452 | 2341 | 1835 | 1180 | 1333 | 1070 | 1626 | 2304 | 1293 | 974 | 878 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:05PM1.64m | 5:22AM1.43m | 5:39PM1.55m | 5:57AM1.33m | 6:13PM1.43m | 6:33AM1.22m | 6:48PM1.29m | 7:13AM1.10m | 7:30PM1.15m | 8:08AM0.99m | 8:33PM1.04m | 9:49AM0.92m | 10:25PM0.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:22PM0.09m | 11:24AM0.14m | 11:57PM0.18m | 11:57AM0.25m | 00:31AM0.30m | 12:30PM0.38m | 1:08AM0.42m | 1:07PM0.51m | 1:55AM0.53m | 1:58PM0.63m | 3:19AM0.62m | 3:54PM0.70m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
1444 | 1465 | 1454 | 1913 | 3220 | 2412 | 2084 | 1783 | 1571 | 1452 | 2341 | 1835 | 1180 | 1333 | 1070 | 1626 | 2304 | 1293 | 974 | 878 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | — | — | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — |
85 | — | — | — | — | — | 206 | — | — | 313 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 77 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 5 | S 5 | — | S 6 | — | S 4 | S 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 54 | 95 | — | 141 | — | 19 | 144 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 52 | 0 | 21 | 72 | 56 | 71 | 68 | 54 | 68 | 435 | 21 | 54 | 59 | 0 | 54 | 54 | 0 | 71 | 72 |
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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.











