Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's coming up for Yzerfontein. This is a beach and reef setup that's exposed to swell, so when the conditions line up, it can really fire. It's a fairly consistent spot, but it's not shy about handling some size.

Alright, the water temp is sitting at 55°, which is a whopping 4° colder than usual for this time of year. That's a serious chill, so you'll want a thicker wetsuit, maybe boots, unless you're a proper hardcore local.

The first real surf window kicks off on Tuesday morning, the 11th of August. We've got a solid 7ft SSW swell rolling in with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is a meaty 1339. That's a moderate wave energy. The wind is a clean offshore from the ESE at 12 mph, so the conditions are looking excellent. This is a proper session for experienced surfers, as the size is starting to push into the 6ft mark. Tuesday afternoon is a bit more marginal with a cross-off wind, but it's still a clean 6ft.

The standout of the whole 16-day run has to be the Wednesday morning, the 12th of August. The swell is 6ft from the WSW, but the period is a very long 18 seconds. That's proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a powerful 2353. With a clean offshore wind from the East at 12 mph, this is going to be as good as it gets. This kind of long period swell is best for a reef setup like Yzerfontein, giving you long, powerful lines. Set gaps will be longer, making the paddle out easier, but the waves will be well-shaped and pack a punch. This is the one to circle.

Thursday the 13th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has a 8ft WSW swell with a 17-second period and a massive combined energy of 3229, but the wind is a cross-off from the NNE at 22 mph, which is a fresh breeze. It'll be clean, but the wind is strong. The afternoon turns cross-onshore, so it drops off in quality.

Friday the 14th is a write-off for a good paddle surf. The winds are onshore, making for choppy conditions. The swell is still there, but it's not worth fighting the wind.

The following morning, Saturday the 15th, things clean right up. The wind drops to a slight 3 mph from the SSE, a cross-off, and the 6ft WSW swell with a 14-second period looks clean. The combined energy is 1194. This is a solid call for a morning session.

Sunday the 16th, the morning is a gem. The wind is a dead-flat 0 mph, glassy off the WNW. The swell is 6ft from the WSW at 14 seconds. It doesn't get much cleaner than that. The combined energy is 1138. Perfect for a glassy dawn patrol.

Monday the 17th is another morning standout. The wind is glassy again from the NW at 3 mph, with a 8ft WSW swell. The combined energy is 1901. The size is starting to push up, but it's still in the excellent range for the morning. The afternoon sees a light cross-onshore wind, so get in before lunch.

Now, Tuesday the 18th, the swell is getting big. The morning is 8ft from the SW, but the wind is a cross-on from the NNW, making it choppy. The afternoon is a real monster, with a 10ft SW swell, but it's flagged as too big for this break. If you're a kite surfer, this setup with significant swell and strong onshore winds might look more interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it's a hard pass.

The swell hangs around for the rest of the week, but the winds are mostly cross or cross-onshore, keeping the quality marginal. A couple of clean mornings pop up on the 20th, 23rd, and 24th of August. The 20th has a clean 6ft SW swell with a 12-second period, and the 23rd has a 6ft WSW swell at 13 seconds. Both are worth a look.

The 26th of August, the last day in the run, has a glassy 5ft SW swell with a 12-second period. The combined energy is 978, which is moderate. It's a nice way to finish the outlook.

Overall, the first week is where the proper gems are, especially the 12th and the 17th. The second week is more about picking the clean windows between the wind. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because the conditions can change.

Rusty.

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