Surf Forecasts:
Yzerfontein surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,076 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 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’ at Yzerfontein over the next couple of weeks.
First up, we’ve got a solid run of surf coming our way. The water is sittin’ at a chilly 58°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – so dig out that extra thick steamer.
The real standout kicks off on Saturday, the 11th of July. Saturday morning at Yzerfontein is where it’s at. You’re looking at a clean 7ft SSW swell with a 12-second period, and the wind is offshore from the ESE at 6 mph. The wave energy is pumping at 1506 (moderate to strong), and it’s gonna be glassy. This is a solid intermediate-to-expert session, with that long period groundswell lining up well for the beach and reef setup. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
Sunday the 12th keeps things rolling. Morning sees a 5ft SSW swell, 11-second period, and offshore E wind at 6 mph. Clean conditions, good energy (732), and a much more manageable size for a wider range of surfers. Still a quality call.
Monday the 13th drops off in size. Morning has a 3ft SSW swell, 10-second period, and glassy conditions with the wind dead calm. Wave energy is low (303), but it’s clean. If you’re after a longboard or a fun little cruiser, this is your window.
Now, keep your eyes peeled for Wednesday the 15th. The afternoon brings a big jump: an 8ft SW swell with a 15-second period. That’s a very long period groundswell, and the energy is massive at 3027. The wind is light cross-shore, so it’ll have a bit of texture, but that’s a powerful swell for the experts. The reef and point setups will be the go; the beach break might get a bit straight and wild.
Thursday the 16th is another big one. The morning is a 10ft SW swell, but it’s flagged as too big for the break – that’s expert-only territory. The afternoon glass-off with an 8ft SW swell and glassy conditions is the pick for the brave.
After that, the surf settles down through the second week. There’s a gap with smaller, weaker swells from the 18th to the 21st, but Friday the 24th of July brings another solid pulse. Morning shows a 7ft SW swell, 13-second period, with offshore ESE wind at 6 mph. Clean, powerful, and a great way to finish the outlook.
The 25th of July also has a clean 7ft SW swell to round it out.
So, the best on offer: Saturday the 11th morning for the clean, solid combo, and Thursday the 16th afternoon for the big, glassy expert grind. The long-range calls are promising but less certain, so keep an eye on the charts.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2088 | 1676 | 1376 | 1158 | 828 | 561 | 467 | 260 | 205 | 132 | 191 | 161 | 154 | 133 | 330 | 2938 | 3872 | 3003 | 2456 | 1271 | 1214 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:12PM1.62m | 4:28AM1.54m | 4:55PM1.63m | 5:12AM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:58AM-0.00m | 10:25PM0.07m | 10:40AM0.01m | 11:10PM0.09m | 11:20AM0.07m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 |
 | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | 5:58 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 2088 | 1676 | 1376 | 1158 | 828 | 561 | 467 | 260 | 205 | 132 | 191 | 161 | 154 | 133 | 171 | 2938 | 3872 | 3003 | 2456 | 1271 | 1214 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | S 9 | SW 12 | WSW 16 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 80 | 136 | 116 | 175 | 160 | 146 | 108 | 94 | 65 | 39 | 88 | 84 | 24 | 36 | 330 | 89 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 12 | W 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | S 9 | SW 12 | SW 15 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 136 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 25 | 37 | 34 | 33 | 25 | 61 | 25 | 55 | 55 | 104 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 59 | 56 | 0 | 54 | 168 |
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