
Surf Forecasts:
Yzerfontein surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,311 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yzerfontein over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let's have a look at the next couple of weeks here at Yzerfontein. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there's some proper gold to be had if you pick your days.
We've got a solid run of clean, surfable swell kicking off on Friday the 31st of July. The morning is looking mint with a light offshore breeze from the ESE, keeping it clean. We're looking at a 4 ft SW swell with a 12-second period, giving us a moderate energy level (442). The water is much colder than normal for this time of year at 55 °F, so a decent wetsuit is a must. The afternoon holds up too, with a similar 4 ft SW swell and a cross-off breeze.
The real standout of this first week, and arguably the best on offer, is Saturday morning, the 1st of August. The ENE offshore wind will be light, the swell is a clean 4 ft SW, and the period stretches to 14 seconds, putting some real groundswell push behind it. The energy jumps up to a solid 589, and it's set to be an absolutely ripping session. This is the one to circle in the diary.
Sunday the 2nd morning is also a good call with a 4 ft SW swell and a cross-off NNE breeze. Then Monday the 3rd morning is a stunner – glassy conditions with a 4 ft SW swell, and the energy is building nicely at 804. That's a proper morning session.
We get a bit of a lumpy spell from Monday afternoon through Tuesday, with some cross-shore wind and questionable tide conditions. Wednesday the 5th of August is a write-off for paddle surfing – the cross-onshore wind is up to 12 mph, and the swell is a messy 8 ft to 10 ft. This setup with a beach and reef break looks more like a kite session than a paddle surf.
Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th see the swell pumping well over 8 ft, hitting 13 ft, with massive energy (5006 and 5950). That's a lot of water moving around, and it's flagged as too big for this break. Stick to the experienced and expert crew only, if anyone.
The next real standout comes around on Saturday the 8th of August. The morning cleans up with a cross-off SE breeze, a solid 8 ft SW swell, and a 13-second period. The energy is still high at 2386, and it's described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a serious session for the competent crew.
The 9th and 10th get a bit messy again with onshore winds, but then Tuesday the 11th of August morning swings back around. We get a clean 5 ft WSW swell with a long 14-second period and a light offshore breeze from the E. The energy is at 1064. This is a quality, clean option for the more experienced. The following Wednesday the 12th sees a 10 ft SW swell, but it's a bit too big for the break.
The second week is a bit more of a waiting game. The 13th and 14th have some cross-off and cross-shore winds with 5 ft to 8 ft swells, but nothing that screams "drop everything." The 15th of August sees a massive 13 ft WSW swell, again too big for this spot.
So, to wrap it up: your absolute best bets are Saturday morning the 1st of August. The morning of the 8th of August for the experienced crew is also a cracker. Everything else is a bit of a pick and choose, but the first week has the most consistent quality.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
416 | 361 | 283 | 589 | 494 | 479 | 535 | 494 | 555 | 479 | 904 | 782 | 493 | 367 | 215 | 2926 | 3247 | 4457 | 4524 | 5950 | 4788 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:33PM1.52m | 4:41AM1.42m | 5:03PM1.53m | 5:14AM1.39m | 5:34PM1.52m | 5:49AM1.35m | 6:08PM1.48m | 6:28AM1.27m | 6:48PM1.41m | 7:16AM1.19m | 7:39PM1.32m | 8:21AM1.10m | 8:49PM1.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:18AM0.12m | 10:42PM0.20m | 10:46AM0.13m | 11:13PM0.19m | 11:16AM0.16m | 11:47PM0.21m | 11:48AM0.21m | 00:24AM0.25m | 12:25PM0.29m | 1:09AM0.31m | 1:11PM0.39m | 2:06AM0.38m | 2:13PM0.48m | 3:28AM0.44m | |||||||
7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
416 | 361 | 283 | 589 | 494 | 479 | 535 | 494 | 555 | 479 | 904 | 782 | 493 | 367 | 188 | 2926 | 3247 | 4457 | 4524 | 5950 | 4788 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | — | — | N 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 12 | — | — | WSW 11 | W 11 | — | — | — | WSW 13 | — | — |
13 | 60 | 217 | — | — | 2 | 8 | 6 | 51 | 325 | 212 | — | — | 24 | 143 | — | — | — | 482 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 215 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 21 | 95 | 454 | 112 | 68 | 67 | 59 |
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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.
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