Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, so we’ve got a solid run of swell on the horizon, but it’s not all plain sailing. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, with some decent-sized waves but the wind is often messing things up. The standout window is looking like a real beauty, though, even if it’s a week and a half away.

Yzerfontein is a beach and reef set-up, and it’s fairly consistent. The water is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than we’d usually expect for this time of year.

We kick off on Tuesday the 21st with a 8ft SW swell, but it’s a cross-shore wind and the wave comment says it’s marginal, so nothing to get excited about. Wednesday the 22nd is a bit better with a 7ft SW swell and a light offshore wind in the morning, but it’s still only a 4/10 call. The afternoon sees the wind swing cross-onshore, so it’s messy.

Thursday the 23rd is a write-off with a strong northerly wind making a mess of things. Friday the 24th is a classic case of too much of a good thing. We’ve got a big 12ft SW swell rolling in, and the combined energy is massive (4555) but the forecast says it’s too big for this break. The morning has clean, cross-offshore wind, but that size is only for experts. The afternoon is a bit smaller at 10ft, but still a big, powerful swell (3709) and the wind is cross-shore, so it’s a bit bumpy.

Saturday the 25th is where it starts to get good. The morning has a 8ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and light cross-offshore winds. The waves are clean, and the combined energy is a solid 2723. This is a good call for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds similar conditions.

Sunday the 26th is a real treat. The morning is glassy with a 7ft SW swell, an 11-second period, and light offshores. The wave comment says “excellent conditions” and while the score is a 4, the glassy conditions make it a top pick for the first week. The afternoon turns a bit cross-shore, so hit the dawn session.

Monday the 27th has clean 6ft to 6ft SW swell with cross-offshore winds, but it’s not quite as punchy as the weekend.

Now, here’s the real standout. Tuesday the 28th. We’ve got a 8ft SW swell, a 16-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 5110. The morning is clean with light cross-offshore winds. The wave comment says “exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers”. This is a proper groundswell, and it’ll be cranking. The afternoon is a 10ft SW swell with a 15-second period (5346 energy), but a strong breeze kicks up, so it’s messy. The morning is the one to go for, but only if you’re an expert.

Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th are a bit of a letdown after that, with strong winds and lumpy conditions. Thursday the 30th morning is glassy with a 6ft SW swell, but it’s not a standout.

Then, on Friday the 31st, we get another massive pulse. A 8ft SW swell with a 17-second period, and the energy is 5396. The morning is glassy and offshore. Exceptional conditions for experts. The afternoon is a 10ft SW swell with a 16-second period, but it’s cross-offshore and still too big for most.

The first week of August looks a bit ordinary, with dropping swell and strong winds, so it’s a bit of a flat spell. The water temperature is still a bit cold for the season.

So, if I’m picking the best on offer, it’s the glassy dawn session on Sunday the 26th for a nice, clean 7ft SW swell. But for the real power and size, the morning of Tuesday the 28th is where the big boys will be out. The 31st also looks epic, but it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

Rusty.

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