Yzerfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.33° S 18.16° E

Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
12.6° C
2.7° 

Yzerfontein surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Yzerfontein surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 5,495 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 1st Aug)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 5th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

G’day surfers, Rusty here.

Let’s start with what we’ve got. The water at Yzerfontein is a cold 55°F, which is about 5°F colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t even think about the spring suit. We’ve got some small, clean surf for the clear Saturday and Sunday mornings, but it’s pretty weak, with the combined swell energy sitting around 589 and 492. It’s a wave, but it’s not gonna light your fire. The swell is from the SW with a period of 13-14 seconds, but it’s only about 4ft.

The middle of the first week goes a bit quiet, but then the ocean wakes up with a vengeance. From Wednesday the 5th, the swell starts to build, and by Thursday the 6th, we’re looking at a solid 13ft of SW swell at 13 seconds. The wind is cross-offshore and it’s clean, but this is way too big for this spot. The combined energy is over 5000, but this is for experts only. It stays massive and messy through the 9th and 10th with 20-23ft swells and strong winds. That’s not surfing, that’s survival. If you’re into kitesurfing, this stretch might be more your thing.

Once that storm passes, the ocean finally settles down. The morning of Wednesday the 12th is the one to circle on the calendar. The swell drops to a manageable 5ft from the WSW with a very long 18-second period. That’s a proper groundswell. The wind is a light offshore SE, making for clean, glassy conditions. This is the standout of the entire run. It’s gonna be excellent for experienced surfers, and with that long period, the waves will have real punch. The next morning, the 13th, is also looking prime with a similar 5-6ft swell and clean conditions.

Into the second week, Friday the 14th has a nice 4-5ft swell with light offshore winds. Then Saturday the 15th sees the swell bump up to a punchy 7ft from the WSW with a 14-second period and light offshore winds again – another excellent window for the more experienced crew.

But by Sunday the 16th, it’s looking big and unruly again, jumping up to 13-16ft. Too much water moving for this break to handle cleanly.

So, to sum it up: the start is small and cold, the middle of the first week is huge and unsurfable, and the real windows to keep an eye on are the mornings of the 12th, 13th, and the 15th. Those are your standout days. The long-range stuff on the 16th is promising but less certain, we’ll just have to see. A stretch this poor isn't unusual around here, but the surf always comes back.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:03PM1.53m
5:14AM1.39m
5:34PM1.52m
5:49AM1.35m
6:08PM1.48m
6:28AM1.27m
6:48PM1.41m
7:16AM1.19m
7:39PM1.32m
8:21AM1.10m
8:49PM1.23m
9:52AM1.06m
10:23PM1.20m
Low Tide
10:46AM0.13m
11:13PM0.19m
11:16AM0.16m
11:47PM0.21m
11:48AM0.21m
00:24AM0.25m
12:25PM0.29m
1:09AM0.31m
1:11PM0.39m
2:06AM0.38m
2:13PM0.48m
3:28AM0.44m
3:47PM0.54m
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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.

Yzerfontein is 39 km (24 miles) from the city of Saldanha. If you plan a holiday in West Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saldanha. Saldanha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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