Yzerfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.33° S 18.16° E

Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
12.4°C
3.1° 

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


Yzerfontein surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 11s period, SW swell with 7,366 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s 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 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 1st Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 1st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 3rd Sep)18ft (5.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at Yzerfontein, a beach and reef setup that’s exposed to the open ocean. Right now, the water is a chilly 54°, which is a massive 6° colder than normal – that’s way off the mark for this time of year, so you’ll be wanting a thick wetsuit.

The pattern for the next week is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some serious size coming through, but a lot of it is going to be too big for this spot, and the wind isn’t always playing nice. Things start off with a bit of a dud. Monday, August 31st through Tuesday morning, September 1st is pretty marginal – cross-shore winds and a bit of a chop on a 6ft to 8ft SW swell. The wave energy is building though, from moderate (925) to strong (2340) by Tuesday morning.

The real standout, and the best bet for the whole period, is Tuesday afternoon, September 1st. The swell is solid at 10ft from the SW with a 13-second period, packing massive energy (2961). The wind is a moderate cross-shore breeze, but the forecast says wind and tide are favorable. However, this is a big wave – only for experienced surfers. It’s going to be a powerful, clean session for the crew who can handle it, but it’s too big for beginners.

Wednesday, September 2nd keeps that same 10ft SW swell energy going, but the wind gets a bit more cross-onshore in the afternoon, making it choppy. Still, for the experienced crew, the morning window with a gentle breeze looks good.

The size really spikes on Thursday, September 3rd. A massive 18ft SW swell rolls in with a 10-second period, creating a huge 7366 units of energy. The wind is a clean cross-offshore, but that’s a monster swell. This is strictly for the elite, and even then, it’s a serious call. The afternoon sees a 31 mph near gale, so just stay out of the water.

We then see the swell size drop through Friday and into Saturday, but the wind stays clean and cross-off. By Saturday morning, September 5th, we’re down to 6ft from the SSE, and the energy is easing back to moderate (882). The wind is a gentle offshore, so the surf is clean. This is a much more manageable size for a broader range of surfers.

There’s a noticeable gap from Sunday, September 6th, through to the end of the forecast. The swell drops to 4ft and below, with a mix of clean conditions but mostly just marginal surf. The energy drops right off into the low hundreds. Monday morning, September 7th, has a nice 4ft S swell with a 12-second period and a true offshore ENE breeze, which is a classic clean setup, but it’s small. After that, it goes flat or close to it for several days, with a small glassy pulse on September 10th, but it’s only 2ft.

Looking into the second week, there’s a small increase in swell around the 12th and 13th of September, with 6ft to 8ft WSW swells, but the winds are mostly cross-shore and fresh, making it lumpy. The 14th sees a weak, short-period 7ft S swell that’s onshore, so no good. The 15th has a 5ft long-period SW swell (15 seconds) but it’s a fresh cross-onshore, lumpy mess. There’s nothing in the second week that stands out as a good option.

To wrap it up, your best bet is Tuesday afternoon, September 1st, for the big, powerful, clean SW swell. If you’re not up for that, Saturday morning, September 5th, offers a much more manageable and clean 6ft SSE swell. The rest of the time is a mix of too big, too windy, or too small.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat morning).

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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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WSW
12
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11
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13
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14
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1.1
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14
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
923
935
1215
2340
2961
3466
3169
2795
1857
7366
3279
1930
1454
993
561
437
516
627
809
482
327
Wind (km/h)
20
S
25
SSW
15
SSE
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSE
15
S
20
SSW
20
NNE
25
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30
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
9:47AM1.04m
10:28PM1.12m
11:37AM1.12m
00:03AM1.20m
Low Tide
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
3:58PM0.58m
5:13AM0.47m
5:54PM0.49m
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7:07
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7:00
6:58
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6:28
6:29
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6:31
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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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