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Yzerfontein Surf Forecast / West Coast / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 30 Mar 2023 SAST
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Yzerfontein surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is 17.8 °C (Statistics for 30 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 18.6 max: 19.9 min: 17.2 °C)
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Yzerfontein surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is 17.8 °C (Statistics for 30 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 18.6 max: 19.9 min: 17.2 °C)

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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Yzerfontein (light winds from the SSE at Geelbek 15 km from Yzerfontein).

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Moderate
19 km/h
SSE
Cross-Off
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Yzerfontein this week:

The surf forecast for Yzerfontein over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Yzerfontein in the next 12 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 03) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Mar 31) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 31st Mar)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 31st Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 3rd Apr)8ft (2.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yzerfontein over the next 12 days.

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Friday
31
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tue
11
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
332553453343553443233440432444141200
Swell
Height Map
T southafrica.htsgw.metric.6.cc23
T southafrica.htsgw.metric.24.cc23
T southafrica.htsgw.metric.48.cc23
T southafrica.htsgw.metric.72.cc23
T southafrica.htsgw.metric.96.cc23
T southafrica.htsgw.metric.120.cc23
T southafrica.htsgw.metric.144.cc23
T southafrica.htsgw.metric.168.cc23
T southafrica.htsgw.metric.192.cc23
T southafrica.htsgw.metric.216.cc23
T southafrica.htsgw.metric.240.cc23
T southafrica.htsgw.metric.264.cc23
T southafrica.htsgw.metric.288.cc23
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.3
SW
1.5
SW
2
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
2.3
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.7
SW
1.5
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.1
WSW
2
WSW
1.9
WSW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
2.2
SW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SW
2.1
SSW
2
SSW
2
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)121111121313121816151716151414131312121216151413121211101010999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1745107511341835167415481548106211511832428430392066208214039766996457487861151242318741384108111421067962510500373735658603368190
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
20
S
30
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
S
10
S
10
NW
20
SSW
20
S
20
S
30
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
20
S
10
SE
0
ENE
10
WNW
20
N
15
NNW
15
SSW
15
S
10
SSW
20
SW
10
SW
20
S
30
S
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
25
NNE
10
NW
25
S
20
SSW
25
S
30
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glassoncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:11AM
1.02
12:29PM
1.04
12:58AM
1.14
1:10PM
1.15
1:30AM
1.26
1:42PM
1.25
1:58AM
1.38
2:11PM
1.35
2:24AM
1.48
2:40PM
1.42
2:51AM
1.56
3:08PM
1.48
3:18AM
1.60
3:37PM
1.50
3:46AM
1.62
4:07PM
1.50
4:16AM
1.60
4:39PM
1.46
4:48AM
1.54
5:13PM
1.40
5:24AM
1.45
5:53PM
1.31
6:06AM
1.33
6:43PM
1.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:36AM
0.60
6:48PM
0.51
7:16AM
0.48
7:23PM
0.40
7:47AM
0.37
7:51PM
0.31
8:14AM
0.26
8:18PM
0.22
8:40AM
0.17
8:44PM
0.16
9:07AM
0.10
9:11PM
0.12
9:33AM
0.05
9:38PM
0.11
10:01AM
0.04
10:07PM
0.12
10:31AM
0.06
10:37PM
0.16
11:03AM
0.11
11:12PM
0.23
11:40AM
0.20
11:51PM
0.33
12:25PM
0.31

Note: the tide data above is calculated at the surf break location.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph
Offshore winds at Yzerfontein blow from the E

Friday
31
Saturday
01
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tue
11
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171921182224202021181921182224242929221919181919171717151616151716161515
Low °C151520171724181720171720181824232425171819161618171716141516131616141415
Feels °C (?)1215161520201720191617181521222330282119191718171716121013131017121199
Sunrise-6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05-
Sunset--6:44--6:43--6:42--6:39--6:38--6:37--6:36--6:35--6:34--6:32--6:30--6:30

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu night, light winds from the S by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sat afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the N by Sun night).

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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 12 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.