Yzerfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.33° S 18.16° E

Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
13.6° C
1.9° 

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


Yzerfontein surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,716 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 12th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for our local stretch over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, but it’s gonna take a bit of patience to find the real gems. The first few days are small but clean, then things start to ramp up in a serious way mid-week and into the following week. The standout window is hands down the weekend of the 18th and then a big one lining up for the 23rd.

Kicking off Sunday the 12th, Yzerfontein’s got some fun, clean lines rolling in with a 5 ft SSW swell, period at 11 seconds, and a light ENE cross-off breeze. The water’s sitting about average for this time of year. The energy’s moderate at 732, so it’s got some push. Not a monster, but a real nice way to start the session. Afternoon shifts to a cross-on, so make the most of the morning.

Monday the 13th is a glassy, small day with 3 ft SSW swell. It’s a shortboard or a log kinda mornin’. The combined energy drops to 271, so it’s weak, but when it’s that glassy you don’t complain. Tuesday the 14th is similar, with a 3 ft W swell and glassy conditions again. Small but clean.

Now, Wednesday the 15th is where things get interesting. A 4 ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period rolls in. The energy is moderate at 773, but that period means longer waits between sets and proper shape. The morning is clean with a light S cross-off. This is a quality, proper surf day. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 8 ft with the same long period, and the energy rockets to 2773. That’s strong, but the wind goes cross, so it gets a bit messy. The morning is the pick.

Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th see the swell holding at 8 ft, but the wind is more cross and cross-off, making for lumpier conditions. The energy is still very strong (2605 and 1595 respectively). These are expert-only days on the bigger sets, especially with the shorter 11-13 second periods mixing in. Watch for the morning clean windows on Friday, but the size is no joke.

The first real standout is Saturday the 18th. Morning has a 6 ft SW swell from a 14-second groundswell, and the wind is offshore from the east. The energy is a strong 1776. The afternoon is even better – glassy, with a 6 ft SW swell. The crowd factor is ‘sometimes’ at Yzerfontein, so you might have company, but the conditions are going to be absolutely pristine. This is a top-tier day for experienced surfers.

Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th are a write-off. Swell drops right off, wind turns onshore, and the scores are poor. A couple of days to sit out.

Tuesday the 21st shows a bit of hope with a clean cross-off window in the morning, but the swell is only 4 ft and the energy is still moderate. Not exciting.

The absolute standout of the whole outlook is Thursday the 23rd. An 8 ft SW groundswell with a very long 15-second period, and a light ENE cross-off breeze. The energy is a massive 3237. This is a serious, powerful, world-class day. The afternoon is just as good with a 14-second period and clean cross-off winds. This is for experienced surfers only at this size. Mark it in the calendar.

Friday the 24th is the same size swell, but a strong northerly wind ruins it with a lumpy cross-chop. Saturday the 25th is a total mess with strong onshore winds and 10 ft of chaotic swell. Stay out of the water.

The final days, Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th, show the swell easing back. Sunday afternoon is a beauty – 7 ft SW, glassy, and excellent conditions. Monday the 27th has a clean morning with a 6 ft SW swell and offshore winds, a nice way to round things out.

So to wrap it up: Friday the 18th is your weekend winner, and the 23rd is the big, groundswell jewel that’s worth planning around. Keep your wits about you on the big days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sat
18
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
10
0.9
W
12
0.9
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.9
W
9
1.1
SW
16
2.4
SW
16
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
11
2.5
SSW
11
2.5
SSW
11
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
950
561
408
260
173
132
220
167
154
133
625
2658
3665
2605
1750
1731
1595
1568
1462
1443
1102
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
5
ENE
5
SW
5
E
0
ENE
5
SW
5
SSE
5
WNW
10
SW
5
SE
5
S
10
S
5
SE
10
S
10
SSW
10
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
15
SE
5
E
5
ESE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
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cross-on
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cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
off
glassy
High Tide
1:03AM1.42m
1:48PM1.36m
2:02AM1.49m
2:39PM1.47m
2:54AM1.55m
3:27PM1.56m
3:42AM1.57m
4:12PM1.62m
4:28AM1.54m
4:55PM1.63m
5:12AM1.48m
5:37PM1.60m
5:55AM1.39m
6:19PM1.53m
Low Tide
7:34AM0.16m
7:53PM0.26m
8:26AM0.08m
8:48PM0.16m
9:14AM0.02m
9:38PM0.10m
9:58AM-0.00m
10:25PM0.07m
10:40AM0.01m
11:10PM0.09m
11:20AM0.07m
11:55PM0.15m
12:00PM0.16m
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7:50
7:48
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7:48
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7:48
7:47
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5:54
5:54
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5:57
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Temp °C
16
16
18
16
16
17
16
15
16
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21
Feels °C
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15
12
13
12
16
20
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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).

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