Yzerfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.33° S 18.16° E

Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
12.4° C
2.9° 

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


Yzerfontein surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,689 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Yzerfontein in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 31st Jul)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 5th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 6th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Yzerfontein over the next couple of weeks. It’s a mixed bag, but there are some real gems if you time it right.

We start off with a bit of a slow patch, but the wait is worth it. The water is sitting at 54°F, which is a whopping 5°F colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a serious chill in the water, so don’t even think about leaving the steamer at home. You’ll want a good hood and boots.

First up, Friday the 31st of July is a gentle starter. Yzerfontein is waking up with a clean 4ft swell from the SW, period at 12 seconds, so there’s some proper energy in the water (442 combined energy). The wind is light and offshore from the ESE in the morning – that’s your ticket. It’s a decent session, but nothing to write home about.

The real standout hits on Monday the 3rd of August. We’ve got glassy conditions with zero wind in the morning, and the swell is a fun 4ft from the WSW with a 14-second period. The combined energy jumps to 926, meaning there’s some real grunt behind those waves. This is a point-and-reef setup, so that long period will wrap in nicely. This is the pick of the first week – get out there.

Now, hold onto your board, because from the 5th of August things get chunky. A massive 10ft to 15ft SW groundswell rolls in, with combined energy readings over 3000, peaking at 7689 on the 6th. That is huge, angry, and only for experts. The winds are a mess too – cross and cross-onshore with moderate breezes. This stretch is for big-wave chargers only, and even then, it’s going to be a battle. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The big stuff hangs around for a few days, and by the 8th of August, it’s still a solid 8ft but with onshore wind messing it up. Not your best bet. The 9th of August sees the wind screaming from the SSE at 34 mph – that’s a near gale. Don’t even bother.

Things settle down in the second week. Tuesday the 12th of August brings some hope. Clean, cross-offshore wind and a 5ft swell from the WSW with a 13-second period. The energy is moderate (700). It’s a promising session, but long-range forecasts are always a bit of a gamble.

Thursday the 14th of August looks like the next best bet in that second week. Glassy conditions early, a 5ft swell, and a 12-second period. Combined energy is a solid 573. It’ll be clean and fun.

After that, the swell drops a little, but the winds get tricky again. The 15th of August has some cross-off and cross-shore breezes making things choppy. It’s a bit of a fade-out to finish the run.

Best on offer: Monday the 3rd of August morning session. No doubt about it.
Runner-up: Thursday the 14th of August morning.

Stay warm, stay keen, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
4:33PM1.52m
4:41AM1.42m
5:03PM1.53m
5:14AM1.39m
5:34PM1.52m
5:49AM1.35m
6:08PM1.48m
6:28AM1.27m
6:48PM1.41m
7:16AM1.19m
7:39PM1.32m
8:21AM1.10m
8:49PM1.23m
Low Tide
10:18AM0.12m
10:42PM0.20m
10:46AM0.13m
11:13PM0.19m
11:16AM0.16m
11:47PM0.21m
11:48AM0.21m
00:24AM0.25m
12:25PM0.29m
1:09AM0.31m
1:11PM0.39m
2:06AM0.38m
2:13PM0.48m
3:28AM0.44m
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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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