Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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