
Surf Forecasts:
Yzerfontein surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 7,335 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Yzerfontein in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
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 coming up for Yzerfontein over the next couple of weeks.
Right now, we’re not off to a flying start. The next few days are pretty average – Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are a bit of a write-off with messy, cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions. The swell is there, sitting around 7ft, but the wind is just ruining it. You’ll be battling a cross-chop, and honestly, it’s not worth the paddle.
Then we hit Friday the 24th, and things get interesting. The swell jumps to a solid 12ft from the SW, with a good 14-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is pumping, with a combined energy of 4555, which is strong. But here’s the catch: at Yzerfontein (West Coast), that’s a lot of water. This is one for the experts only. The morning is clean with a light offshore ESE wind, so the waves will be holding up, but if you’re not comfortable in big, powerful surf, sit this one out. It’s a standout session for the experienced crew, but the crowd factor is a real possibility here – it’ll be busy.
Saturday the 25th is still excellent, with the swell dropping to a more manageable 8ft, still from the SW, and a light cross-offshore wind keeping things clean. The energy is still strong at 2668. This is a top-notch day for advanced surfers, and the lighter winds will make paddling out a bit easier.
Sunday the 26th morning is a glassy dream. The swell is 6ft, and with an ENE breeze at just 5 km/h, it’s going to be silky smooth. The period is 11 seconds, so it’s a decent groundswell. This is a proper standout for intermediate to advanced surfers. The water is a bit colder than normal at 57°, so a good steamer is a must.
Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th keep the quality up. Tuesday morning is a highlight: 8ft SW swell with a very long 15-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is huge at 3441. This is a serious groundswell, and at a beach-and-reef setup like this, it’ll produce some long, peeling lines. Again, this is for experienced surfers due to the size and power. The glassy wind is a major plus – it’ll be as clean as it gets.
After that, the swell slowly backs off through the end of the month and into the start of August. The first week of August sees smaller, more user-friendly waves, but the wind starts to get a bit messy again. From the 31st of July onwards, we’re looking at 3ft to 4ft swells – smaller, clean, and more manageable for all levels. The 2nd of August afternoon has a promising 4ft WSW swell with light winds, and the 6th of August morning is another glassy day with a 4ft SSW swell.
So, the standout call? Friday the 24th for the big-wave hunters, and Tuesday the 28th for those who want a perfect, powerful, glassy session. If you’re not in that league, wait for the early mornings around the 30th of July and the 6th of August for some clean, smaller waves.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the N by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | S 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1319 | 1229 | 808 | 974 | 932 | 7319 | 4555 | 3709 | 2281 | 1806 | 1404 | 1189 | 846 | 882 | 1266 | 895 | 1220 | 1552 | 2491 | 2792 | 2655 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:23AM1.00m | 9:44PM1.11m | 10:48AM0.98m | 11:05PM1.08m | 12:10PM1.02m | 00:18AM1.11m | 1:09PM1.09m | 1:13AM1.17m | 1:53PM1.18m | 1:56AM1.25m | 2:29PM1.27m | 2:33AM1.32m | 3:02PM1.36m | 3:06AM1.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:15PM0.60m | 4:34AM0.54m | 4:49PM0.64m | 5:56AM0.52m | 6:17PM0.61m | 6:58AM0.46m | 7:16PM0.53m | 7:43AM0.38m | 7:59PM0.45m | 8:20AM0.30m | 8:36PM0.37m | 8:52AM0.23m | 9:09PM0.30m | ||||||||
7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 |
1319 | 1229 | 808 | 974 | 932 | 7319 | 4555 | 3709 | 2281 | 1806 | 1404 | 1189 | 846 | 882 | 1266 | 895 | 1220 | 659 | 2491 | 2792 | 2655 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | — | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 | — | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | — | — |
— | 82 | 242 | — | 198 | — | — | — | — | 862 | — | 189 | 262 | 258 | 179 | 492 | 113 | 886 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 23 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 21 | 380 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | — | 37 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 |
— | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | 221 | 219 | 828 | 1552 | 950 | 562 | 298 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 63 | 72 | 0 | 129 | 55 | 59 | 59 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 52 | 52 | 71 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
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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.










