Yzerfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.33° S 18.16° E

Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 08 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
14.0°C
1.8° 

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


Yzerfontein surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 3,369 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Yzerfontein in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 8th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 8th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 9th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
3
WSW
13
3
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
12
2.4
SW
12
2.1
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13
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2.1
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1.8
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1.7
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12
1.6
WSW
11
2.1
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10
1.9
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9
2.4
SW
10
2.4
SW
10
2.2
SW
11
2.1
WSW
12
2.2
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2766
3299
3198
2521
1920
1572
1502
2248
1341
960
778
571
917
641
1114
1181
1051
1194
1411
1510
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
N
10
WNW
20
SW
15
SSE
10
SW
25
SSW
15
S
10
SW
20
SSW
10
NNW
25
NW
20
NW
0
WSW
10
SSW
20
SSW
10
S
15
WNW
10
W
5
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Wind State
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cross
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cross-on
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cross
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on
glassy
High Tide
2:13AM1.47m
2:24PM1.62m
2:47AM1.51m
2:56PM1.64m
3:18AM1.52m
3:27PM1.61m
3:49AM1.49m
3:56PM1.55m
4:19AM1.44m
4:26PM1.47m
4:49AM1.36m
4:56PM1.36m
Low Tide
8:10PM0.07m
8:17AM0.12m
8:43PM0.02m
8:49AM0.10m
9:14PM0.01m
9:20AM0.11m
9:44PM0.03m
9:51AM0.14m
10:12PM0.09m
10:20AM0.21m
10:41PM0.17m
10:50AM0.29m
11:10PM0.27m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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