Yzerfontein surf break

Yzerfontein surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 SAST
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Yzerfontein surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
15.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Yzerfontein surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, WSW swell with 1,277 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Yzerfontein in the next 16 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 1st Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 1st Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 7th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Sun
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
4
1
0
2
2
0
2
0
1
2
2
1
2
0
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.7
WSW
11
2
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
11
1.5
WSW
11
2.2
S
8
1.8
SW
12
3
S
9
2.5
SSE
8
1.9
SSE
8
1.7
S
7
0.9
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.8
WSW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
644
512
582
753
1059
643
476
607
956
1160
939
450
286
198
134
275
431
421
359
366
466
Wind (km/h)
10
S
5
SSW
5
WSW
10
WSW
5
WSW
20
S
40
SSE
25
SSE
35
SE
45
SSE
30
SSE
40
SE
30
SSE
15
SE
10
E
10
SSW
5
NNE
20
N
35
NNW
15
SW
10
SSW
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:25PM1.35m
3:30AM1.38m
3:59PM1.35m
4:05AM1.35m
4:34PM1.33m
4:39AM1.31m
5:11PM1.30m
5:15AM1.26m
5:50PM1.27m
5:54AM1.21m
6:32PM1.25m
6:39AM1.15m
7:20PM1.23m
7:34AM1.10m
Low Tide
9:29PM0.31m
9:48AM0.20m
10:03PM0.32m
10:21AM0.23m
10:37PM0.35m
10:54AM0.26m
11:14PM0.39m
11:29AM0.30m
11:53PM0.44m
12:06PM0.35m
00:38AM0.48m
12:48PM0.39m
1:32AM0.50m
1:38PM0.44m
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clear
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rain showers
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
1
7
Temp °C
21
19
18
19
17
16
16
14
16
17
14
14
16
14
13
15
14
14
15
16
15
19
17
18
19
17
13
11
7
9
8
6
6
8
8
10
13
12
10
9
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.7
WSW
11
2
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
11
1.5
WSW
11
1.3
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
11
1.1
S
7
0.8
SW
11
0.8
WSW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
11
Energy kJ
644
512
582
753
1059
643
476
569
956
634
448
283
237
114
134
275
431
421
359
366
466
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
11
1
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.2
W
11
0.9
SW
11
0.7
S
7
0.6
SW
10
0.4
S
7
0.4
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.2
S
11
0.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
3
3
17
81
143
238
116
55
33
18
9
198
51
82
14
49
28
9
147
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
11
0.3
SW
15
0.9
SW
10
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.2
W
11
0.2
SSW
14
0.5
SW
16
0.6
S
7
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
W
15
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
3
5
2
35
167
10
10
9
18
129
36
12
12
5
4
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
7
2
S
6
2.2
S
8
2.1
S
9
3
S
9
2.5
SSE
8
1.9
SSE
8
1.7
S
7
Energy kJ
172
335
607
645
1160
939
450
286
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
Distance (km)
65
0
0
71
21
68
377
52
112
1013
908
114
71
0
0
71
0
95
277
62
63
Best forecast wave conditions in West Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
5
6
4
4
2
5
5
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
6
5
5
9
9
8
9
9
8
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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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