Yzerfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.33° S 18.16° E

Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 30 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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,201 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 5s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 31st Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 1st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the cards for Yzerfontein. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ve got a solid run of winter groundswell, but it’s a real mix of glassy gold and some messy, wind-affected stuff. The first solid call is Sunday morning the 30th of August, with a 8ft SW swell at 13 seconds, pumping out 2265 units of energy. The wind is a cross-off 30 km/h, so it’s clean but that’s a fresh breeze, so it’s a bit of a workout. The water is a chilly 55°, a massive 5° colder than usual for this time of year – that’s a serious cold anomaly, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit.

The real standout days are Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd of September. Tuesday morning has 8ft SW swell at 13 seconds, with a gentle cross breeze, clean conditions and 2248 units of energy. The afternoon jumps to a punchy 10ft SW at 13 seconds (2782 units), but the wave comment warns it’s likely too big for this break. Wednesday morning is even bigger at 10ft SW with a 14-second period, a massive 3264 units of energy, and glassy cross-off conditions. That’s heavy, powerful groundswell – only for experienced surfers, and even then, it’ll be a beast. The long period (14 seconds) means it’ll be a bit fast and straight at the beach, but the reef might offer some shape.

From Thursday the 3rd through Friday the 4th, the wind cranks up to a strong 40 km/h cross-off, dropping the swell to 4ft-5ft. It’s clean but the wind is howling, so it’s more of a kite session than a paddle session. Saturday the 5th is similar with a 30 km/h cross-off and a 4ft SW swell – still clean but very windy.

Then we hit a golden window on Sunday the 6th of September. The morning goes glassy, dead calm wind, with a 5ft SW groundswell at 14 seconds (864 units). That’s a beautiful, clean morning with a long period groundswell that’ll wrap nicely. The afternoon gets a slight onshore wind, but the morning is the pick.

Monday the 7th is another glassy morning, but only 3ft WSW swell – small but clean. The real gem for the second week is Tuesday the 8th of September morning: 5ft WSW swell, 14-second period, 1033 units of energy, and a light cross-off breeze, described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a proper wave with good period and clean conditions.

Wednesday the 9th is glassy again but only 4ft, and then the swell starts building again. By Saturday the 12th of September morning, we’re back to a massive 10ft SW swell at 13 seconds (2641 units) with a gentle cross-off, but again, it’s flagged as too big for the break. The last call is Monday the 14th of September morning, with a 4ft SW swell at a very long 14 seconds and a huge 1472 units of energy, but the wind is a light cross-onshore, so it won’t be perfect.

Bottom line: The absolute best session is likely Sunday the 6th of September morning for the glassy, clean 5ft groundswell. For bigger, more powerful surf, the standouts are Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd of September mornings, but only if you’re an expert. Keep an eye on Tuesday the 8th of September morning for a clean, well-shaped 5ft swell.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu night).

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30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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2.5
SW
13
2.2
WSW
12
2
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12
2.2
SW
12
1.8
SW
11
2.3
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11
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1.5
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11
1.4
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10
1.2
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10
0.6
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17
1.9
SSW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2254
1388
1059
1247
771
1215
2248
2782
4067
3264
2567
2039
980
761
512
483
517
417
310
241
1484
Wind (km/h)
30
S
35
S
20
SSE
20
S
25
S
15
SSE
15
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25
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15
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15
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20
SSW
15
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35
SSE
45
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40
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25
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:31PM1.63m
4:48AM1.47m
5:03PM1.59m
5:23AM1.41m
5:38PM1.52m
6:02AM1.32m
6:19PM1.41m
6:50AM1.20m
7:12PM1.27m
7:58AM1.09m
8:32PM1.15m
9:47AM1.04m
10:28PM1.12m
Low Tide
10:18AM0.07m
10:45PM0.07m
10:48AM0.11m
11:18PM0.11m
11:22AM0.18m
11:55PM0.18m
12:00PM0.28m
00:39AM0.29m
12:47PM0.40m
1:38AM0.41m
1:56PM0.53m
3:13AM0.50m
3:58PM0.58m
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7:07
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6:28
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Temp °C
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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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