Yzerfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.33° S 18.16° E

Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
12.6°C
2.9° 

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


Yzerfontein surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,824 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 22nd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 25th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Right, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our little stretch of coast. The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag, with some real gems to chase, but also some absolute monsters that you’ll want to watch from the beach.

The first proper opportunity kicks off on Saturday the 22nd of August. It’s a bit of a tease, really. The swell is 4 ft from the SSW, pretty weak, with the combined energy at only 579. It’s a marginal day, surfable but nothing to write home about, especially with a light W wind. The water is a nippy 55°, which is more than 5° colder than usual for this time of year, so that’s a very notable chill factor. You’ll be wanting a thick suit.

The first real standout is Sunday morning, the 23rd of August. The sky is clear, and we’ve got a solid 8 ft WSW groundswell with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is a beefy 1851, so there’s plenty of push. The wind is coming from the SSE at 6 mph, a light cross-offshore breeze that will keep the faces clean for experienced surfers. This is definitely the best on offer in the first week.

Monday the 24th sees the swell drop back to 6 ft, but the wind is a cross-shore S at 9 mph, making for a bit of chop. It’s a pass for me. Tuesday the 25th brings a bigger, longer-period swell (7 ft at 14 seconds from the SW, energy of 1919), but the wind is a moderate cross-offshore, so you might find a few. The quality is marginal.

Wednesday the 26th is a real beauty for the early birds. The wind is offshore from the E at only 6 mph, and the swell is 5 ft of clean SW groundswell. The energy is 1286, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a window to get excited about.

The weekend of the 29th and 30th is where things get a bit wild. Saturday the 29th is a write-off with strong cross-onshore winds. But Sunday the 30th? The swell is predicted to be a massive 15 ft from the WSW. The combined energy is an enormous 7069. That is way too big for Yzerfontein, and only for absolute experts, if anyone. The wind is cross-onshore too, so it’s a day to watch the show.

The following week, the first of September is a ripper. Tuesday morning, the 1st of September, has a clean 8 ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period. The energy is 2580, and the wind is light and cross-offshore from the ESE. That’s another top-tier session. Wednesday the 2nd is messy.

The pattern then goes into a big, dangerous cycle. The 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th of September are all dominated by huge swells over 12 ft, with the 6th hitting a staggering 18 ft. The combined energy for that Sunday is 13969, which is just insane. These are all too big for this break, and winds are often messy. It’s a clean-out period.

So, your two best bets are the Sunday morning of the 23rd of August and the Tuesday morning of the 1st of September. Pencil those in.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
22
Sunday
23
Monday
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Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
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Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
13
1.8
SW
10
2.3
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
11
1.5
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
11
0.8
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
430
694
1674
1477
1202
763
508
936
1640
1598
1272
803
466
353
308
308
297
310
668
822
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
SSE
10
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
15
S
25
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
S
20
SE
10
E
15
SSE
15
NNE
15
NNW
5
WNW
15
SSE
10
E
10
S
20
NNE
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
00:05AM1.04m
12:57PM1.07m
1:01AM1.13m
1:36PM1.19m
1:40AM1.24m
2:07PM1.31m
2:13AM1.33m
2:36PM1.42m
2:44AM1.41m
3:04PM1.52m
3:14AM1.47m
3:32PM1.59m
3:45AM1.50m
Low Tide
6:08PM0.66m
6:45AM0.52m
7:07PM0.55m
7:27AM0.41m
7:45PM0.44m
7:59AM0.30m
8:17PM0.34m
8:27AM0.21m
8:46PM0.24m
8:54AM0.14m
9:15PM0.16m
9:21AM0.09m
9:44PM0.10m
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Temp °C
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14
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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.

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