Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ here for Yzerfontein. This spot is a beach-and-reef setup, fairly consistent, but it can get a bit moody. The water is sitting at 55°, which is about five degrees colder than usual for this time of year—so yeah, that’s proper chilly, mate. You’ll want a good thick steamer.

Okay, so we’ve got a bit of a quiet start. Nothing really worth paddling out for until Sunday morning, the 23rd of August. That morning is where it gets interesting. We’ll see a 8ft swell from the WSW with a 13-second period and moderate energy levels (1804). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SSE, so it’ll be lining up nicely. This is good for intermediate surfers, but at 8ft, it’s pushing past beginner territory. The direction is spot-on for what this place likes. A solid choice.

Monday morning the 24th is also worth a mention. A 7ft swell from the SW at 12 seconds, and again that clean cross-off wind. The energy is moderate (1115). It’s a little smaller, but still clean and rideable.

Tuesday the 25th stays chunky with a 7ft swell from the SW at a long 14-second period, carrying strong energy (2193). That long period means the paddle-out will be easier between sets, and at Yzerfontein, with that reef component, it should hold the shape well. The cross-off wind is still holding through the morning.

A bit of a lull hits midweek, but Friday the 28th of August brings a real standout for the afternoon. We’ve got glassy conditions, zero wind, and a solid 5ft swell from the WSW with a very long 14-second period. The energy is moderate (1005), but that glassy surface is the real prize. For an experienced surfer, this is a gem. That long-period swell at a beach-and-reef break like this can be a treat.

Now, the second week gets a bit wild. Wednesday the 2nd of September starts with glassy conditions and a 8ft SW swell—excellent for the experienced crew. But the real headline is Wednesday afternoon: a massive 15ft swell from the WSW with an 18-second period and extreme energy levels (11844). It’s glassy, but that size is purely for experts. If you’re not absolutely on your game, this is a day to watch from the shore.

Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are messy with strong onshore wind and huge swell. Not good. Saturday the 5th of September morning, however, is glassy again with a 10ft SW swell and a 14-second period. That’s huge, powerful, and only for the very skilled.

So, the best on offer across this whole period? Gotta be that glassy Friday afternoon the 28th of August—clean, punchy, and manageable. And for the brave, that glassy Wednesday morning on the 2nd of September is a proper adventure, but it’s big.

Rusty.

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