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Yzerfontein Surf Forecast
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Yzerfontein surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
14.9° C
(Which is 2.5°C colder than average for this time of year)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 Friday (May 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 1st May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 2nd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yzerfontein over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 11 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | |
284 | 403 | 1259 | 921 | 2522 | 2764 | 1723 | 1602 | 1775 | 1682 | 1277 | 793 | 544 | 594 | 1654 | 1599 | 1116 | 1952 | 1197 | 2958 | 2160 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 2:12PM1.38m | 2:17AM1.50m | 2:43PM1.41m | 2:47AM1.51m | 3:12PM1.43m | 3:17AM1.49m | 3:42PM1.42m | 3:47AM1.45m | 4:12PM1.38m | 4:18AM1.40m | 4:44PM1.33m | 4:50AM1.32m | 5:18PM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:08AM0.15m | 8:13PM0.24m | 8:38AM0.11m | 8:44PM0.22m | 9:06AM0.10m | 9:14PM0.22m | 9:35AM0.12m | 9:44PM0.24m | 10:03AM0.16m | 10:14PM0.28m | 10:33AM0.21m | 10:45PM0.34m | 11:04AM0.28m | 11:18PM0.41m | |||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | SSW 12 |
 kJ | 284 | 181 | 67 | 171 | 2522 | 2764 | 1723 | 1602 | 1775 | 1682 | 1277 | 793 | 520 | 441 | 1654 | 1599 | 1116 | 1952 | 870 | 572 | 2160 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 13 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | S 10 | W 21 | WSW 20 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | WSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 |
| kJ | 177 | 173 | 8 | 29 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 38 | 198 | 191 | 544 | 594 | 104 | 160 | 253 | 126 | 215 | 486 | 788 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 13 | SSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | WSW 21 | WSW 19 | — | WSW 11 |
| kJ | 156 | 18 | 28 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 127 | 302 | 136 | 98 | 50 | 69 | 153 | 43 | 241 | — | 319 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 5 | — | — | NW 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | — |
| kJ | — | 403 | 1259 | 921 | 84 | — | — | 14 | 13 | 25 | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | 1197 | 2958 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 435 | 21 | 91 | 91 | 0 | 152 | 323 | 114 | 137 | 72 | 0 | 49 | 72 | 95 | 454 | 362 | 796 | 72 | 1859 | 59 |
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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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