Yzerfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.33° S 18.16° E

Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
13.0°C
2.6° 

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


Yzerfontein surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,805 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Right off the bat, Yzerfontein is going to be a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some solid swell on the way, but the wind is going to be the main character for the next week or so. That water is sitting at 55°F, which is a solid 5°F colder than normal – that’s a proper bite to it, so you’ll want the thickest wetsuit you own.

For Tuesday the 15th, it’s looking pretty messy. We’re seeing that SW groundswell at 3ft in the morning with a 25 mph NNW cross-breeze ripping it up. The energy’s moderate at 526, but it’s going to be a washing machine out there. The afternoon bumps up to 4ft with a longer 16-second period, but that cross-onshore wind kills it. Not worth the paddle.

Now, Wednesday the 16th has the most size – we’re talking 8ft on the morning push, but the period drops to a short 9 seconds. That’s a lot of bumpy, walled-up energy. The cross-off wind keeps it clean-looking, but that short period combined with the size is going to be a handful. That’s expert territory for sure. The afternoon drops to 6ft but the period stretches back out to 13 seconds, though the wind goes cross again. Just messy.

Thursday and Friday the 17th and 18th are where things start to tidy up a bit. We’re still looking at clean conditions with those cross-off winds, and the swell holds around 6ft to 7ft in the mornings. The energy is solid – 1666 and 1119 respectively – with a 12-second period. It's still going to be a bit challenging for beginners since it’s over 5ft, but it’s not out of control. Friday afternoon looks the better of the two, with a 13-second period and a gentle 15 mph cross-off breeze. That’s a decent window.

Saturday the 19th is similar – 5ft in the morning with a clean 12-second SW swell. That’s a nice, manageable size with moderate energy (997). The morning’s the call; the afternoon gets a bit lumpy with the cross-shore picking up.

Sunday the 20th brings another pulse – 6ft in the morning, but the afternoon jumps to 6ft with a 14-second period from the WSW. The energy gets up to 1828, but the wind turns cross again, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. Still, that period is nice and long.

Monday the 21st has a small window in the morning with 5ft and a light 9 mph cross-off breeze – that’s clean. The energy is a bit lower at 632, but the quality is there. The afternoon, though, falls apart.

Here’s your standout for the whole run: Tuesday the 22nd, morning at Yzerfontein (West Coast) . The wind is going to go absolutely glassy – 3 mph, you could surf a mirror. The swell is a touch smaller at 4ft, but it’s a 12-second WSW groundswell, and the energy is a moderate 507. It’s going to be clean, crisp, and effortless paddling. This is the one to circle. The conditions are marked as “excellent” – that’s about as good as it gets on this forecast.

After that, the energy drops right off. Wednesday the 23rd has a tiny 3ft morning and an even smaller 1ft afternoon – that’s barely a ripple, even if it’s clean.

We then get a gap of poor, choppy conditions through the 24th and into the 25th. It’s not until Tuesday the 29th morning that things light up again. That’s another quality window – 5ft from the SW with a huge 16-second period. The wind is a light 9 mph cross-off, and the energy is a solid 1449. It says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That long period means it’s going to have real push to it, but it's also going to hold its shape. This is your second standout for the run – it’s over a week out, so don’t book the day off work just yet, but it’s worth keeping an eye on.

After that, it fades out into small, cross-shore chop to close the window. Overall, if you can only get out once, make it the morning of the 22nd. But keep an eye on the 29th as a possible encore.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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428
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:29PM1.40m
5:50AM1.25m
6:01PM1.27m
6:24AM1.13m
6:37PM1.13m
7:11AM1.01m
7:31PM1.00m
8:49AM0.92m
9:38PM0.93m
11:19AM0.96m
11:38PM0.99m
12:25PM1.08m
00:33AM1.10m
Low Tide
11:19AM0.26m
11:44PM0.28m
11:48AM0.38m
00:15AM0.40m
12:20PM0.50m
00:53AM0.53m
1:04PM0.63m
2:02AM0.63m
2:58PM0.72m
4:47AM0.65m
5:47PM0.67m
6:11AM0.55m
6:42PM0.55m
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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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