Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let's have a look at what’s on the cards for Yzerfontein over the next couple of weeks. The first few days are looking pretty promising with some solid, clean swell on the way, though we’ll see a real drop-off later in the run.

We kick off on Monday, 6th July. The morning at Yzerfontein (beach and reef) is a beauty. There's a clean 7ft swell rolling in from the WSW with an 11-second period, and the wind is glassy from the ENE at just 3 mph. The water’s sitting at 55°, which is 5° colder than normal for this time of year, so that’s pretty chilly – you’ll want a thicker suit. The combined energy is moderate (1132). This is great for experienced surfers, but at over 5ft it’s a bit much for beginners.

Tuesday morning, 7th July, looks similar – another glassy start with a 6ft SW swell at 12 seconds, offshore ENE breeze at 3 mph. Excellent conditions for those who know what they’re doing, with moderate energy (1334).

Now, Thursday morning, 9th July, things get serious. We’ve got a 10ft swell from the SSW with a 14-second period – that’s a long-period groundswell packing a punch. The combined energy is strong (3122). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SSE at 12 mph. But listen, at 10ft this is only for experts; it’s too big for anyone else. That long period also means it might wrap a bit straight at the beach sections, but the reef should handle it well.

Friday morning, 10th July, is another big one – another 10ft SSW swell, this time with a 13-second period and a light ESE cross-offshore at 6 mph. Again, experts only, with strong energy (2903). The afternoon eases to 8ft, still clean cross-offshore, and rated excellent for experienced surfers (2376).

Come Saturday morning, 11th July, the wind swings around to a glassy NNE at 3 mph. The swell drops to 7ft from the SSW, 12-second period, moderate energy (1550). Still good, but getting smaller.

Sunday morning, 12th July, is a bit of a standout for a smaller session. Glassy NNE wind again at 3 mph, and a 5ft SSW swell at 11 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (672). This is about the best for a wider range of surfers, though it might be a little inconsistent for a beach break with that period.

After that, the surf runs right down. From Monday 13th July through to Wednesday 15th July, we’ve got tiny, weak swell and messy winds. Combined energy drops to between 159 and 556. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for those days.

There’s a bit of a lull until Thursday morning, 16th July, when a glassy SSE breeze at 3 mph greets a 4ft WSW swell with an 11-second period. Combined energy is 706, and it’s described as very good conditions. Worth a look if you’re keen for a small clean wave.

Friday, 17th July, sees a bigger 8ft SW swell come back in, but with a cross-onshore WSW breeze at 3 mph both morning and afternoon. The combined energy is moderate (1493). The quality is hit by that wind direction, so not the cleanest.

The following Sunday, 19th July, shapes up nicely. An offshore ESE breeze at 6 mph with a 7ft WSW swell from the optimum direction, 13-second period, and moderate energy (1502). That’s clean, solid, and a good bet for experienced surfers.

Finally, Tuesday morning, 21st July, we see another glassy session – a light S wind at 3 mph, 4ft WSW swell, 12-second groundswell. Combined energy is low-moderate (579), but with glassy conditions, it’s very good for a smaller wave.

So the standout sessions are the Thursday and Friday mornings (9th/10th July) for the big, powerful swells – but only if you’re an expert. For something a bit more manageable, the glassy Sunday the 12th or that Tuesday the 21st are your best bets.

Keep in mind, the first week is looking far more reliable than the second week. Those long-range calls for the 19th are promising, but we’ll have to wait and see.

Rusty

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