Surf Forecasts:
Yzerfontein surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,923 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period with WSW 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 (Aug 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yzerfontein over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, gather 'round, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the next couple of weeks are serving up for this stretch of coast. It’s a mixed bag with some proper muscle thrown in, but you’re gonna have to pick your moments.
The main story is a big pulse of south-west groundswell that’s going to unload on Sunday of this week, with waves well over the 8 ft mark. That’s expert territory, and the winds are going to be messy, cross-shores blowing at a solid 19 mph. Saturday morning though, that’s the pick of the near-term. The water’s sitting at 55°, which is unusually cold for this time of year—nearly five degrees below the norm—so get the thick rubber out.
For Saturday the 29th morning at Yzerfontein, we’ve got a clean, waist-to-chest high swell rolling in from the WSW at 5 ft with a nice 14-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and with the wind swinging ESE at just 6 mph and holding cross-offshore, the face will be clean. The combined energy is solid at 808 (moderate energy), and the break being a beach and reef setup will handle that long-period swell just fine. It’s not often you get that combo of size, period, and light offshores. This is the standout session of the first week. Keep in mind, it can get a crowd here sometimes, so get in early.
Sunday the 30th sees a big jump. The swell hits 10 ft from the SW, but the wind is howling from the south at 19 mph, cross-shore and lumpy. That’s just too big for this break, and the conditions are messy. It’s gonna be a washing machine, better suited for the kite crew than paddle surfing. The combined energy is a massive 2418 (strong energy), but for us, it’s a no-go.
The following week continues with strong SW swells but the wind stays unfriendly—mostly fresh cross-shores from the south. There’s a window on Thursday the 3rd morning with a moderate cross-offshore from the SSE and clean conditions on a 6 ft WSW swell, but the score is only marginal. Then a big long-range look: on Saturday the 13th of September, the forecast shows a promising setup. The swell is 8 ft from the WSW, and the wind drops to just 3 mph from the NW—glassy. That’s a rare sight. The period is a solid 13 seconds, which means powerful, well-shaped waves. It’s big, so it’s for experienced surfers only, but the combined energy is a thumping 2231 (strong energy). That’s the second standout of the outlook, but keep in mind it’s deep in the second week so less certain.
In between, there are long gaps of average conditions. After Saturday the 30th, the surf stays big and windy, and from the 31st to the 3rd, most sessions are rated poor or marginal. The end of the second week, from the 9th of September onward, the swell drops right off into knee-high dross. So, if you’re keen, nail Saturday morning, and keep an eye on that Sunday the 13th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
724 | 1127 | 950 | 2407 | 1302 | 964 | 874 | 657 | 604 | 2063 | 2600 | 3901 | 3419 | 2459 | 1648 | 1016 | 802 | 1224 | 1029 | 912 | 572 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:01PM1.63m | 4:16AM1.50m | 4:31PM1.63m | 4:48AM1.47m | 5:03PM1.59m | 5:23AM1.41m | 5:38PM1.52m | 6:02AM1.32m | 6:19PM1.41m | 6:50AM1.20m | 7:12PM1.27m | 7:58AM1.09m | 8:32PM1.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:49AM0.06m | 10:14PM0.07m | 10:18AM0.07m | 10:45PM0.07m | 10:48AM0.11m | 11:18PM0.11m | 11:22AM0.18m | 11:55PM0.18m | 12:00PM0.28m | 00:39AM0.29m | 12:47PM0.40m | 1:38AM0.41m | 1:56PM0.53m | 3:13AM0.50m | |||||||
7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 11 |
724 | 1127 | 936 | 2407 | 1302 | 964 | 874 | 657 | 604 | 2063 | 2600 | 3901 | 3419 | 2459 | 1648 | 1016 | 802 | 355 | 130 | 93 | 359 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 11 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | S 10 | — | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | WSW 10 |
12 | 36 | 950 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 226 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 86 | 188 | 133 | 43 | 59 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 20 | — | — | SW 14 | SSW 15 | WSW 10 |
72 | 59 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | 218 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 100 | 72 | 59 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 6 | SW 9 | SSE 11 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 5 | S 4 | — | SSW 4 | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 |
— | 114 | 585 | 11 | 207 | 266 | 102 | 75 | 10 | — | 11 | — | — | 217 | 369 | 495 | 380 | 1224 | 1029 | 912 | 572 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 91 | 91 | 114 | 377 | 21 | 52 | 59 | 0 | 59 | 68 | 59 | 59 | 435 | 0 | 47 | 435 | 1016 | 1238 | 54 | 50 |
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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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