Surf Forecasts:
Yzerfontein surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,943 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yzerfontein over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Yzerfontein over the next couple of weeks.
Right now, the surf is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid swell window, but the wind is the main player. The first few days are a write-off for anything decent, with a cross-onshore wind messing up the shape. Thursday morning the 27th has a 5ft SSW swell, but that WNW wind at 6 mph is just on it, plus the combined energy is moderate (733). By Thursday afternoon it’s even worse. Save your energy.
Friday morning the 28th is the first real standout. The wind goes dead calm – glassy as a mirror – and we’ve got a 3ft WSW swell with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s groundswell, and it’ll bring some clean, lined-up sets, especially in the early hours. The combined energy is moderate (655), but the glassy conditions make it the best session of the first week. This is a beginner-friendly size, too, so a good time to get wet.
The weekend turns into a mess. Saturday and Sunday bring stronger cross-shore winds, chop, and lumpy conditions. The swell gets bigger – up to 8ft on Sunday morning – but the cross-wind at 12-15 mph kills the quality. The combined energy climbs to 1740 (strong) on Sunday, but it’s not worth it unless you’re chasing a battle.
Monday afternoon the 31st has a bit of promise. The wind drops to glassy again, with a 6ft WSW swell at 11 seconds. The energy is moderate (738), but the clean conditions and that solid swell make it a good option for an intermediate surfer. The crowds are sometimes a factor here, so you might have company.
Then things go wild. From Tuesday the 1st of September through to the 5th, the swell pushes over 8ft, hitting 13ft on the 2nd and 3rd. That’s expert-only territory, no question. The combined energy on the 2nd hits 11036 (very strong). The wind is cross-off and clean, but the size is too big for most. If you’re a seasoned charger, Wednesday the 2nd could be your day, but it’s a serious beast.
The second week sees the swell drop back, but the wind stays problematic. From the 6th to the 10th, it’s mostly cross-onshore or onshore, with choppy conditions. The swell is around 4ft to 8ft, but the quality is poor. There’s a small window on Tuesday the 8th morning with a 2ft WSW swell, 11-second period, and glassy wind – combined energy a weak 157. It’s a tiny wave, but clean. Not a standout, just a quiet paddle.
The 11th of September morning has a 3ft WSW swell with a cross-off wind, but the energy is still low (252) and the period is short at 8 seconds. Not much to write home about.
Overall, the best bet is Friday morning the 28th of August – that glassy, long-period groundswell is the pick of the fortnight. For the big stuff, Wednesday the 2nd of September is for experts only, but it’s not a paddle-friendly day. The rest of the window is mostly wind-affected or too big. It’s a patchy outlook, but that Friday morning is a beauty.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
376 | 471 | 394 | 363 | 284 | 519 | 491 | 724 | 1068 | 905 | 1729 | 1633 | 1447 | 1082 | 713 | 875 | 1818 | 2154 | 4055 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:44AM1.41m | 3:04PM1.52m | 3:14AM1.47m | 3:32PM1.59m | 3:45AM1.50m | 4:01PM1.63m | 4:16AM1.50m | 4:31PM1.63m | 4:48AM1.47m | 5:03PM1.59m | 5:23AM1.41m | 5:38PM1.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:46PM0.24m | 8:54AM0.14m | 9:15PM0.16m | 9:21AM0.09m | 9:44PM0.10m | 9:49AM0.06m | 10:14PM0.07m | 10:18AM0.07m | 10:45PM0.07m | 10:48AM0.11m | 11:18PM0.11m | 11:22AM0.18m | 11:55PM0.18m | ||||||
— | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
6:24 | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 8 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
376 | 471 | 394 | 363 | 238 | 519 | 491 | 724 | 1068 | 418 | 1729 | 1633 | 1447 | 1082 | 713 | 875 | 1818 | 2154 | 4055 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | WSW 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | S 7 | S 7 | WSW 10 | — | — | — |
328 | 256 | 186 | 135 | 133 | 174 | 98 | 72 | 59 | 905 | 11 | 10 | — | 53 | 25 | 246 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | W 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | — | WSW 18 | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
125 | 6 | 26 | 126 | 284 | — | 64 | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 6 | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 72 | 72 | 21 | 0 | 52 | 52 | 59 | 239 | 49 | 59 | 91 | 59 | 71 | 0 | 21 | 91 | 72 | 62 |
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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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