
Surf Forecasts:
Yzerfontein surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 2,485 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period with S 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 (Sep 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yzerfontein over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, it's Rusty here.
We've got a mixed bag on offer for Yzerfontein over the next couple of weeks. The first standout is going to be Thursday the 3rd of September. The water is sitting at a chilly 53°, which is much colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want a good thick steamer.
The real highlight of the whole period is the morning of Sunday the 6th of September. There’s a very long period groundswell of 7 ft out of the SW with a period of 18 seconds. That kind of energy is going to wrap nicely into the beach and reef setup at Yzerfontein. The wind is gentle and offshore from the ESE, so it’ll be glassy and clean. The combined swell energy is pumping at 2653 (moderate to strong). This is the one to circle for experienced surfers – it’ll have shape and power.
Thursday the 3rd is also a good call for the morning. Swell is 6 ft from the WSW at 13 seconds, with the wind off from the ENE. Combine that with the fact the break can get crowded sometimes, and you’ve got a solid session on your hands. The combined energy is 1165.
Friday the 4th is a write-off. The swell jumps to 10 ft in the afternoon, but it’s short period, and the wind is a strong cross-off. It’s too big for this break, so leave it alone.
Saturday the 5th stays small but marginal, and Sunday the 6th afternoon turns cross-on, so the shine wears off.
Monday the 7th through Wednesday the 9th are all pretty average – small, onshore or cross-shore winds, and the swell energy drops right off below 1000.
From Thursday the 10th through Saturday the 12th, the wind picks up again, with fresh breezes making messy conditions. The swell stays in the 5 ft to 7 ft range, but it’s mostly cross-off so it cleans up a bit on the 11th and 12th, though it's just marginal.
Then we get another excellent morning on Sunday the 13th. A solid 8 ft from the SSW at 13 seconds, combined energy of 2738, and light cross-off winds. Again, this is for experienced surfers only.
Monday the 14th is average, but Tuesday the 15th morning is promising with 5 ft from the SW at 12 seconds, light cross-off, and very good conditions. The combined energy is 910.
After that, the swell builds again. Wednesday the 16th is cross-shore and choppy, but Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th are huge – 10 ft to 16 ft swells out of the WSW. The combined energies hit over 8000 and then 11000. The wind is howling at 22 to 25 mph, and it's far too big for Yzerfontein. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So to sum it up: grab Sunday the 6th morning first, then Thursday the 3rd morning is a close second. If you’re after a quieter, cleaner session and not looking for big power, Tuesday the 15th morning is a decent option.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | WSW 21 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2345 | 2189 | 1308 | 1380 | 637 | 425 | 533 | 1470 | 2485 | 1611 | 1460 | 1438 | 1083 | 799 | 555 | 222 | 224 | 362 | 376 | 289 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:12PM1.27m | 7:58AM1.09m | 8:32PM1.15m | 9:47AM1.04m | 10:28PM1.12m | 11:37AM1.12m | 00:03AM1.20m | 12:45PM1.27m | 1:05AM1.33m | 1:34PM1.43m | 1:52AM1.44m | 2:15PM1.57m | 2:33AM1.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:38AM0.41m | 1:56PM0.53m | 3:13AM0.50m | 3:58PM0.58m | 5:13AM0.47m | 5:54PM0.49m | 6:31AM0.35m | 7:01PM0.34m | 7:22AM0.22m | 7:50PM0.19m | 8:04AM0.12m | 8:31PM0.08m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 4 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | S 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 21 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 |
645 | 246 | 140 | 68 | 65 | 425 | 39 | 1470 | 2485 | 1611 | 1460 | 1438 | 1083 | 799 | 555 | 222 | 224 | 362 | 376 | 289 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | — | — | — | SSW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 24 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | W 20 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | S 9 | S 8 | — |
59 | — | — | — | 35 | 58 | 58 | 25 | 164 | 15 | 58 | 15 | 8 | 31 | 67 | 140 | 211 | 25 | 12 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | — | — | S 14 | — | SW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | S 10 | W 11 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 19 | 33 | — | — | 4 | — | 49 | 102 | 150 | 45 | 21 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | — | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | SW 3 | — |
2345 | 2189 | 1308 | 1380 | 637 | — | 533 | 605 | — | 104 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 955 | 1218 | 1380 | 168 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 63 | 72 | 0 | 68 | 68 | 65 | 52 | 277 | 114 |
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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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