Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Yzerfontein. This is a beach and reef setup, exposed to the big SW groundswells, and the water temp is sitting at 56°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year—you’ll feel that extra chill.

We’ve got a big pulse of swell rolling in straight away. Friday morning, 24 July, we’re looking at a solid 12 ft SW swell with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is massive at 4749, and it’s clean with light offshore wind from the east. The trouble is, this is just too big for Yzerfontein. It’s an expert-only affair if you’ve got the nerve, but for most of us, it’s a miss. The afternoon turns cross-shore with a southerly breeze, and the swell drops to 10 ft, but still too much.

Saturday morning, 25 July, backs off a touch to 8 ft SW, period 13 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore wind from the southeast. This is where the experienced crew can have a proper session. The energy is still high at 2984, and the conditions are clean. It’s the standout of this first weekend. The afternoon gets messy with cross-shore wind.

Sunday morning, 26 July, is worth a mention: 7 ft SW swell, 12-second period, light cross-offshore breeze, and clean. It’s a good, solid option for experienced surfers, but the morning is the pick.

Monday, 27 July, sees the wind pick up hard—southeasterly at 19 mph in the morning, 25 mph in the afternoon. The swell is 6 ft to 7 ft, but that wind is going to make it a battle. The wave energy is still high, but it’s more of a windsurf or kite day than a clean paddle session.

Tuesday, 28 July, brings another big pulse: 10 ft SW swell in the morning, 16-second period, clean cross-offshore wind, but again, too big for this break. The afternoon is 8 ft, still too much for most. Experts only.

We then get a nice run of smaller, cleaner surf. Wednesday morning, 29 July, has 6 ft SW swell with a moderate offshore east wind, and the energy is 1081. The afternoon drops to 5 ft with a light cross-offshore breeze. This is actually good, manageable surf. Thursday, 30 July, is even smaller: 4 ft SW, offshore wind, gentle and clean. Friday morning, 31 July, has a 4 ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period, but the energy is only 745—it’ll be clean but small. The afternoon gets a cross-onshore wind, so stick to the morning.

There’s a big gap of poor conditions from Saturday, 1 August, through to Monday, 3 August. The swell is small, the wind is onshore or cross-shore, and the quality is low. It’s a bit of a dead spell.

Then, Tuesday, 4 August, the morning is glassy. Zero wind, 4 ft SW swell, 12-second period, and the energy is 806. That’s a real treat—clean, smooth, and the best of the second week. The afternoon gets a cross-shore wind, but that morning is a gem.

Wednesday, 5 August, another big one: 10 ft SW swell, 15-second period, energy over 4500, but it’s too big again. The wind is light onshore, and it’s messy. Not for paddling.

Thursday, 6 August, through Friday, 7 August, is marginal. The swell drops from 8 ft to 7 ft, but the wind is cross-shore and the conditions are choppy. Friday afternoon is poor, with a strong cross-onshore wind.

Saturday, 8 August, finishes the period with another huge pulse: 12 ft W swell, but it’s accompanied by rain showers and a strong cross-shore wind. It’s too big and too windy.

So, to sum it up, the best on offer is Saturday morning, 25 July, for the experienced crew, and Tuesday morning, 4 August, for a clean, glassy session on smaller waves. The rest is either too big or too windy.

Rusty.

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