Surf Forecasts:
Yzerfontein surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,430 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yzerfontein over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s talk about Yzerfontein. This beach-and-reef setup is exposed to the swell and picks up a solid SW groundswell, but it’s no beginner’s playground. The water is currently sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want a thicker wetsuit. The energy is serious to start with, and the crowds can roll through at times.
The real standout is Wednesday morning, July 8. You’ve got a 7ft SW swell with a 13-second period, light SSE cross-off wind, and the combined energy is cranking at 2254 — that’s strong and full of push. The conditions are clean and firing, but this one’s for experienced surfers only. The size and power will be too much for anyone not comfortable in overhead, punchy waves.
Thursday morning, July 9, comes in even bigger — 10ft from the SSW, 14-second period, energy at 3035 — but it’s also too big for most. Wind is cross-off and clean, so if you’re a confident expert, it’s going to be a beast. Just know it’s only for the very skilled.
Saturday morning, July 11, brings a nice drop in size — 7ft SSW, 12-second period, glassy offshore wind from the east, and lighter energy at 1406. That’s a sweet spot: solid, clean, and more manageable. The offshore will keep the faces smooth.
Things mellow out after Sunday, with a few days of smaller swells and occasional glassy mornings, but nothing that really stands out. There’s a gap from around Monday, July 13, through to Friday, July 17, where the surf is either small, choppy, or blown out. That stretch is largely a write-off for quality waves.
But look ahead to Saturday morning, July 18 — 5ft SW swell, 10-second period, 806 energy, and clean east offshore wind. It’s not huge, but it’s a fun, clean wave for a weekend session. Crowds might be around, but the quality is good.
Then on Wednesday, July 22, we get another pulse: 6ft SW swell, 12-second period, 1274 energy, and light cross-off wind. That’s a solid mid-week option for experienced surfers again. After that, the wind turns ugly on Thursday, July 23, with strong onshore and lumpy conditions, so don’t expect much.
Overall, the first few days are the real deal for the crew who can handle it, then there’s a lull, and the second week has a couple of decent windows, especially July 18 and July 22. Keep an eye on those.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 10 | SW 13 | W 9 | SW 12 |
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 kJ | 1535 | 1305 | 3320 | 3035 | 1982 | 2713 | 2313 | 2017 | 1605 | 1240 | 1036 | 403 | 515 | 346 | 218 | 173 | 120 | 122 | 111 | 81 | 71 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:02AM1.11m | 9:26PM1.29m | 10:21AM1.11m | 10:42PM1.29m | 11:40AM1.16m | 11:57PM1.34m | 12:49PM1.25m | 1:03AM1.42m | 1:48PM1.36m | 2:02AM1.49m | 2:39PM1.47m | 2:54AM1.55m | 3:27PM1.56m | 3:42AM1.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:53PM0.47m | 4:03AM0.39m | 4:13PM0.49m | 5:22AM0.34m | 5:37PM0.45m | 6:33AM0.26m | 6:51PM0.36m | 7:34AM0.16m | 7:53PM0.26m | 8:26AM0.08m | 8:48PM0.16m | 9:14AM0.02m | 9:38PM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 1535 | 1305 | 3320 | 3035 | 1982 | 2713 | 2313 | 2017 | 1605 | 1240 | 1036 | 403 | 515 | 346 | 218 | 173 | 120 | 122 | 111 | 81 | 56 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 | SW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | SSW 9 | S 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 719 | 1039 | — | — | — | — | 37 | 80 | 136 | 152 | 221 | 400 | 189 | 144 | 96 | 68 | 114 | 115 | 66 | 51 | 71 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 13 | SW 18 | W 11 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 5 | S 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 178 | 14 | 12 | 206 | 25 | 37 | 34 | 33 | 49 | 45 | 108 | 8 | 39 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 6 | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 164 | — | 268 | 200 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 52 | 68 | 54 | 377 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 0 |
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