Yzerfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.33° S 18.16° E

Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
12.6°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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,901 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 30th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 30th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cooking for Yzerfontein over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water is sitting at 55°F, which is a solid 5°F colder than usual for this time of year. That's a noticeable chill, so you're gonna want a thick suit and maybe some booties. It's a bit of a shock to the system, but the waves are worth it.

The forecast starts with a bit of a messy setup. Saturday the 29th has some lumpy, cross-shore wind and a big 6ft swell, but it's just not coming together cleanly. The real action kicks off on Sunday the 30th. We're looking at a powerful 10ft SW groundswell, with a period of 13 seconds, pushing a massive amount of energy. Sunday morning is the standout here. The wind is clean, the tide is favorable, and the swell is lining up. But be warned, this is a big one. Over 8ft means it's experts-only territory. The beach and reef setup at Yzerfontein will handle it, but you need to know what you're doing. The crowds are only sometimes a problem, so you might get a few sets to yourself if you're out early.

The big energy hangs around for a few days. Monday and Tuesday still have solid 6ft to 8ft swells, but the cross-shore wind is a bit of a nuisance, keeping things from being perfect. By Wednesday the 2nd of September, we get another pulse of that SW groundswell, hitting 10ft again with a period of 14 seconds. The wave energy is intense. The morning is looking good with a gentle breeze and tide on our side, but again, it's too big for the average surfer. This is a serious paddle.

Things start to drop off a little on Thursday and Friday the 3rd and 4th. The cross-off wind cleans things up nicely, but the swell drops to a more manageable 3ft to 6ft. The energy is still moderate, but it's a lot more user-friendly. The morning of Friday the 4th is a bit small, but the afternoon has a 5ft SW swell with clean conditions, which is a good option for the intermediate crew.

The following week is a bit of a mixed bag. There's a stretch from Saturday the 5th to Monday the 7th where the surf is marginal. You'll see some 4ft to 5ft swell, but the wind is either onshore or light and cross, making it bumpy. The water is still cold, so it's a bit of a grind.

Then, on Tuesday the 8th of September, we get a hidden gem. It's a smaller morning, with a 4ft WSW swell, but the wind is light and cross-off, and the forecast is calling for "very good surf conditions." The energy is moderate, but it's clean and lined up. This is a solid, fun-size morning for a regular surfer.

The real standout of the second week, however, is Wednesday the 9th of September. We've got a 4ft WSW swell, a period of 11 seconds, and the word is "glass." The wind is a flat 3 mph from the north. That's as good as it gets. The wave energy is a bit weaker, but it'll be smooth, clean, and peeling. This is a classic dawny session for the shortboard or the longboard. The crowds are only sometimes an issue, so you might have it good.

The last few days of the forecast see a slow build-up again. From the 10th to the 13th, we have a mix of 4ft to 8ft swells, but the wind is mostly cross-shore. The combined energy picks up again, but the quality is a bit messy. The morning of Saturday the 12th has a promising 8ft SW swell with a long 14-second period, but the wind is cross, so it's a gamble.

Overall, the best windows are the early mornings of Sunday the 30th of August and Wednesday the 2nd of September for the big, powerful stuff (experts only), and the glassy morning of Wednesday the 9th of September for a clean, fun session. The Tuesday the 8th morning is also a solid call.

Keep your eyes on the conditions, and don't forget your warmest rubber.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed morning, near gales from the SSE by Thu morning).

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29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
13
3
SW
13
2.2
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
11
1.7
SW
10
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.2
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
1
WSW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.5
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1127
805
2407
1388
964
830
657
628
2063
2180
3728
3540
3112
1597
996
692
392
234
572
431
Wind (km/h)
30
S
25
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30
S
30
S
20
SSE
20
S
25
S
15
S
20
S
25
S
15
S
15
S
30
SSW
25
S
50
SSE
40
SSE
25
SSE
35
SE
25
SE
25
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Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
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cross-off
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High Tide
4:01PM1.63m
4:16AM1.50m
4:31PM1.63m
4:48AM1.47m
5:03PM1.59m
5:23AM1.41m
5:38PM1.52m
6:02AM1.32m
6:19PM1.41m
6:50AM1.20m
7:12PM1.27m
7:58AM1.09m
8:32PM1.15m
Low Tide
10:14PM0.07m
10:18AM0.07m
10:45PM0.07m
10:48AM0.11m
11:18PM0.11m
11:22AM0.18m
11:55PM0.18m
12:00PM0.28m
00:39AM0.29m
12:47PM0.40m
1:38AM0.41m
1:56PM0.53m
3:13AM0.50m
cloud
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6:27
6:28
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6:30
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Temp °C
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14
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14
12
12
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12
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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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