
Surf Forecasts:
Yzerfontein surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 3,681 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s 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 (Jul 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yzerfontein over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the Yzerfontein region. Let's have a look at what's in store.
First up, a bit of a heads up. The water temp here is running at 55°, which is a good 5° colder than usual for this time of year. That's a serious chill, so you're gonna want a thick wetsuit, maybe even boots. It's a bit unusual, but the surf is about to get good.
Hold onto your boards, because we've got a solid run of swell starting this Saturday the 25th of July. The main break is Yzerfontein itself, a beach and reef setup that's exposed to the dominant SW swell. All the action is here.
Saturday morning is the first real standout. We're looking at a clean 8ft of swell from the SW, with a nice 13-second period pushing a heap of energy (2767). The wind is a cross-offshore breeze from the SE, which is gonna keep things clean. This is excellent surf, but at this size, it's for the experienced crew only. The afternoon drops a bit with a cross-shore wind, so it gets a little messy.
Sunday the 26th keeps the goods coming. Morning session is another cracker, with 7ft of SW swell and glassy conditions from an ESE breeze that's barely there. It's clean, it's got power, and it's a solid intermediate to expert session. The afternoon picks up a southerly wind, putting a bit of chop on the face.
Now, Monday the 27th is a wild card. The swell jumps up to 8ft, and the period is a massive 16 to 17 seconds – that's a proper groundswell with a ton of energy (4201+). The problem is the wind is a strong SSE breeze, even though it's cross-offshore. It's gonna be clean, but the power is immense. This is expert-only territory, and the long period means the sets will be fat and fast, better for a reef or point, but Yzerfontein's reef sections might handle it. It's a high-energy day, but the wind strength is a major factor.
Tuesday the 28th through Friday the 31st of July is a slow, steady drop. Tuesday morning is still solid with 8ft of clean SW swell, perfect for intermediates. The energy is still moderate to strong (2648). It's a great window. By Wednesday the 29th, the swell is down to 6ft, but the wind flips offshore from the ENE, making for a clean, fun morning session. Thursday brings 5ft waves, still clean, and then Friday the 31st has a morning of pure glass with 4ft of SW swell. The wind is dead calm. That's a beautiful, easy session for all levels.
The top pick for the near future? It’s a toss-up between Sunday the 26th morning and Friday the 31st morning. Sunday has bigger, more powerful waves for the experienced, while Friday is a glassy, user-friendly wave. For the best overall quality, I'm leaning towards Sunday the 26th morning. The 7ft clean SW swell with light offshore wind is a perfect formula for Yzerfontein. It's not too big to be a problem, but it has enough punch. Expect a few other heads out there, as it's a spot that's "sometimes" crowded.
We hit a bit of a lull going into the first of August. Saturday the 1st is tiny, and Sunday the 2nd has a weird mix with a long-period but smaller swell and onshore winds.
Then we get another pulse. Monday the 3rd of August is a serious standout. Morning is glassy, with 8ft of SW swell at 14 seconds. The energy is strong (2247), and the wind is dead calm. It's excellent surf for experienced surfers. This is a proper session.
After that, things get a bit mixed up. The second week of August sees a lot of big, powerful swell, but the wind is often cross-onshore or strong. Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th of August have 10ft of SW swell, which is too big for this break and blown out by a strong NNW wind. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The energy is very strong (5668 on Thursday), but the conditions are just messy.
The last few days of the forecast, from Saturday the 9th of August onward, still have a lot of swell (8ft to 10ft) but the wind is mostly cross-shore or onshore, making it tricky. It's not the cleanest run.
So, to wrap it up: Saturday the 25th morning, Sunday the 26th morning, and Monday the 3rd of August morning are the absolute standouts. The first two are more reliable, the Monday session is a long-range promise that looks excellent. Get after it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1915 | 1617 | 1638 | 1172 | 1130 | 488 | 3001 | 3431 | 3053 | 2247 | 2061 | 1482 | 1127 | 946 | 772 | 760 | 796 | 683 | 528 | 409 | 278 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:09PM1.09m | 1:13AM1.17m | 1:53PM1.18m | 1:56AM1.25m | 2:29PM1.27m | 2:33AM1.32m | 3:02PM1.36m | 3:06AM1.38m | 3:33PM1.43m | 3:38AM1.41m | 4:03PM1.49m | 4:09AM1.43m | 4:33PM1.52m | 4:41AM1.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:16PM0.53m | 7:43AM0.38m | 7:59PM0.45m | 8:20AM0.30m | 8:36PM0.37m | 8:52AM0.23m | 9:09PM0.30m | 9:22AM0.17m | 9:40PM0.25m | 9:50AM0.13m | 10:11PM0.21m | 10:18AM0.12m | 10:42PM0.20m | ||||||||
7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 12 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
1915 | 1617 | 1638 | 1172 | 1130 | 399 | 3001 | 3431 | 3053 | 2247 | 2061 | 1482 | 1127 | 946 | 772 | 760 | 796 | 683 | 528 | 409 | 278 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 16 | — | — | — | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | S 4 | SSE 5 | W 18 | WSW 16 |
852 | 66 | — | 266 | 255 | 488 | 1096 | — | — | — | 130 | 142 | 54 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 11 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | S 5 |
— | — | — | — | 9 | 302 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 6 | S 5 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 154 | 104 | 930 | 656 | 401 | 266 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 91 | 168 | 114 | 59 | 59 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
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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.
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