Yzerfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.33° S 18.16° E

Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
13.5° C
1.9° 

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


Yzerfontein surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,137 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Yzerfontein in the next 16 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 29th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 29th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 29th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let's see what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we're looking at a solid run of surf starting this Wednesday. The water is sitting at 56.3°F, which is about 3.4°F cooler than normal for this time of year, so you'll want a decent wetsuit. The first standout is the combination of a clean 5.9ft SW groundswell (13-second period) with a light offshore wind on Wednesday morning. The energy is strong (1098), and those conditions will have Yzerfontein (beach and reef) looking clean and shapely for experienced surfers.

Thursday is a solid follow-up with a 5.2ft SW swell and an offshore breeze in the morning, though the energy drops a bit (784). Friday is a little smaller at 3.9ft, still clean with an offshore wind, but the energy is lower (442). The weekend kicks off with a glassy Saturday morning, 3.9ft of SW swell and a long 14-second period. That's a nice, clean groundswell with moderate energy (589), and the light wind will make it look tempting. The crowd at Yzerfontein can be an issue sometimes, so get there early.

Monday the 3rd of August is a gem. We've got a glassy morning, calm wind, and a 4.6ft WSW swell with a 13-second period. The energy is solid (756), and it's going to be a super clean session. This is the best call for the first week.

Now, we hit a rough patch. From Tuesday the 4th, the surf gets smaller and messy, and by Wednesday the 5th, a big, lumpy cross-shore wind kicks in as a 9.8ft SW swell with huge energy (3912) arrives. That's a no-go for a paddle board, looking more like a kite session. This continues right through the 10th of August, with swell sizes getting too big for the break, often over 8.2ft and up to 14.8ft. The winds are mostly cross or cross-off, but the sheer size makes it expert-only, and honestly, it's just too much for a clean, fun wave at Yzerfontein.

After that big stretch, the swell starts to back down around the 12th of August. The morning of the 12th offers a 4.9ft SSW swell with a clean cross-off wind, but the energy is moderate (835) and the period is short (11 seconds). It's a chance to get back in the water, but it's not a standout.

The long-range outlook is a bit of a gamble. The 13th of August brings another big pulse of 9.8ft SW swell with a very long 15-second period and massive energy (3966), but it's onshore wind. It's a promising swell for the points and reefs, but the wind needs to change for it to be any good. Keep an eye on it.

So, to wrap it up: the best surf is on the Wednesday morning (29th), Monday morning (3rd), and that glassy Saturday morning (1st). Don't sleep on that Monday.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
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SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.2
SW
14
1.2
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13
1.2
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13
1.2
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13
1.2
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12
1.2
SW
12
1.4
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
11
1
SW
11
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1053
1083
1067
784
669
609
416
361
283
589
494
479
471
442
414
630
469
290
220
169
301
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
SSE
10
ESE
5
ESE
10
SSE
10
E
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
ESE
5
E
5
SW
10
NE
10
N
5
WSW
5
NE
0
N
10
SSW
0
N
10
NNW
10
NNW
20
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on
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glassy
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cross-off
High Tide
3:33PM1.43m
3:38AM1.41m
4:03PM1.49m
4:09AM1.43m
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
Low Tide
9:22AM0.17m
9:40PM0.25m
9:50AM0.13m
10:11PM0.21m
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
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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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