Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s heading our way at Yzerfontein. This is a classic exposed beach and reef setup that really lights up on a solid SW groundswell, and there’s a lot of energy coming down the line over the next couple of weeks.

We start off a bit slow. Monday the 20th is a write-off with weak, messy, onshore wind and marginal surf, so don’t bother. The real action kicks off early Tuesday morning, the 21st of July. That’s our first standout. We’ve got a clean 7ft SW groundswell rolling in with a very long 14-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the SE. That’s a magic combo. The water is sitting at 58°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so don’t forget a decent hood if you’re heading out. The combined energy is pumping at 1632 (moderate to strong), and it’s shaping up for experienced surfers. The only downside is that this spot can get crowded sometimes, so get there early.

Wednesday the 22nd stays fun but messy. The swell is still a solid 7ft from the SW with a 12-second period, but the wind goes onshore from the west. Not terrible, but not as clean as Tuesday. The energy is still strong at 1319. Thursday picks up a little north wind, which creates some cross-chop, so the quality drops. By Friday the 24th, the swell jumps to a massive 12ft with a 15-second period, and the combined energy is a whopping 5020 (strong). The wind is offshore from the ESE, but the swell is too big for this break – it’s really only for experts or guys with big wave guns. Definitely not a beginner spot that day.

Saturday the 25th of July is another standout. The swell drops to a more manageable 8ft, still from the SW with a 13-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the SE. The energy is still strong at 3179, and the wave quality is excellent. This is the best day of the week for a solid session without getting pounded into the sand.

Sunday the 26th brings glassy conditions in the morning with a 7ft SW swell. The wind is dead calm, but the swell period drops to 12 seconds. It’s still a good session, but not as powerful as Saturday. The rest of the week goes downhill. Monday and Tuesday get windy and messy, with a lot of cross-chop and lumpy conditions. Tuesday the 28th is a write-off with strong cross-shore winds and rain showers.

The following week, we see another big pulse. Wednesday the 29th of July has another 10ft SW swell, but it’s again too big and the wind is cross-off. Thursday the 30th is a much better bet with glassy conditions and a 6ft SW swell, combined energy moderate at 959. That’s a clean, fun morning.

Friday the 31st is a monster pulse – 13ft SW swell with a 16-second period and a combined energy of 7084 (very strong). The wind is calm, but it’s way too big for this break. Only experts should even look at it. That continues into the first of August with another 13ft day. Sunday the 2nd of August is the real gem in the second week: glassy conditions, offshore wind, and a 8ft SSW swell with a combined energy of 1252. That’s a solid, clean session for advanced surfers.

After that, the swell fades quickly. By Monday the 3rd of August, we’re down to weak, messy, cross-shore chop. The energy drops to 220, and the waves are tiny. Tuesday the 4th is even worse. So the window closes hard after the 2nd of August.

Overall, the two clear standouts are Tuesday the 21st of July for the clean, long-period groundswell and Saturday the 25th for the excellent conditions with manageable size. If you’re an experienced surfer, don’t miss those.

Rusty

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