Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, casting an eye over the next couple of weeks for our little stretch here. Let’s see what the ocean’s got cookin’.

We start off with a promising little run from this Sunday (August 2nd) through Tuesday. Sunday morning kicks things off with a clean 4ft swell from the SW, with a nice 13-second period and a light cross-off breeze. The wave energy is sitting at a moderate 492, and it’s looking like a solid session. Then Sunday afternoon gets even better—the wind goes glassy, the swell bumps up just a touch to 4ft, and the energy climbs to 506. That’s the kind of glassy, clean surf you wait all winter for.

Monday morning keeps the stoke alive with a 5ft SW swell at 13 seconds and a perfect offshore ESE breeze. The energy is up to 780, and the waves will be clean and lined up. Monday afternoon gets a bit more cross-shore and choppy with a 4ft WSW swell, so morning is definitely the call there.

Tuesday starts a bit choppy, but by Tuesday afternoon the wind backs off and it cleans up again with a 4ft SW swell. The energy dips to 432, but it’s still a fun, crowd-friendly option, especially at a spot that can get busy.

Alright, here’s where things get heavy. From Wednesday August 5th through to the middle of the following week, this place is going to be a beast. We’ve got massive SW swell piling in, with heights ranging from 8ft all the way up to a monstrous 16ft by Saturday the 8th. The combined energy numbers are through the roof—we’re talking values like 1205, 2400, and a crazy 9141 on that Saturday. This is expert-only territory. The wind is messy too, mostly cross-onshore or strong cross-shore, making it even more challenging. Unless you’re a big-wave charger on a gun, stay on the sand and watch the show. The wave quality is poor to marginal because of the size and wind.

The first real standout in this whole outlook, and the one I’m circling on my calendar, is Friday August 14th. That morning, the wind goes dead calm, glassy as a mirror, and we’ve got an 8ft SW swell at 13 seconds. The combined energy is a solid 2078—strong but not out of control. The report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers, and with that period and direction, the waves will have real grunt and shape. For the experienced crew, this is the morning to be dawn-patrolling. The following morning, Saturday the 15th, is another top shout with a clean 7ft SW swell at 11 seconds, a light cross-off breeze, and energy at 1090. Perfect for strong intermediates and above.

As we get into the second week, August 11th Tuesday morning shows a nice little window: clean 4ft SW swell with a 14-second period and light cross-off wind. Energy is a moderate 780, making it a nice, mellow session after the big stuff passes. After that, the wind starts to howl again from Wednesday, blowing the smaller swells out. There’s a brief moment on the 14th and 15th that are the clear winners, but by the 17th a fresh NNW wind kicks up and messes things up.

So to sum it up: this Sunday and Monday are your clean, moderate fun. Most of next week is too big and messy for paddle surfing. The real, bonafide standouts are Friday August 14th and Saturday August 15th—mark them.

Rusty.

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