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Yzerfontein surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa
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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
16.2° C
(Which is 2.4°C colder than average for this time of year)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 (Mar 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 30th Mar) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 4th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 6th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yzerfontein over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 235 | 363 | 119 | 115 | 96 | 321 | 398 | 526 | 609 | 1026 | 880 | 1657 | 1025 | 683 | 448 | 341 | 971 | 620 | 494 | 903 | 2067 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:05PM 1.40 | 2:18AM 1.55 | 2:38PM 1.46 | 2:49AM 1.60 | 3:09PM 1.49 | 3:18AM 1.62 | 3:38PM 1.50 | 3:46AM 1.60 | 4:07PM 1.47 | 4:14AM 1.54 | 4:35PM 1.42 | 4:42AM 1.46 | 5:03PM 1.35 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:03AM 0.18 | 8:10PM 0.17 | 8:37AM 0.09 | 8:42PM 0.13 | 9:07AM 0.05 | 9:12PM 0.11 | 9:35AM 0.04 | 9:40PM 0.12 | 10:03AM 0.06 | 10:08PM 0.16 | 10:29AM 0.11 | 10:36PM 0.21 | 10:56AM 0.18 | 11:03PM 0.29 | |||||||
Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:37 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 |
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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.











