Yzerfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.33° S 18.16° E

Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
14.0° C
1.4° 

Yzerfontein surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Yzerfontein surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 8,245 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 21st Jul)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 23rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 23rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yzerfontein over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right then, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, so we’ve got a solid run of swell on the horizon, but it’s not all plain sailing. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, with some decent-sized waves but the wind is often messing things up. The standout window is looking like a real beauty, though, even if it’s a week and a half away.

Yzerfontein is a beach and reef set-up, and it’s fairly consistent. The water is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than we’d usually expect for this time of year.

We kick off on Tuesday the 21st with a 8ft SW swell, but it’s a cross-shore wind and the wave comment says it’s marginal, so nothing to get excited about. Wednesday the 22nd is a bit better with a 7ft SW swell and a light offshore wind in the morning, but it’s still only a 4/10 call. The afternoon sees the wind swing cross-onshore, so it’s messy.

Thursday the 23rd is a write-off with a strong northerly wind making a mess of things. Friday the 24th is a classic case of too much of a good thing. We’ve got a big 12ft SW swell rolling in, and the combined energy is massive (4555) but the forecast says it’s too big for this break. The morning has clean, cross-offshore wind, but that size is only for experts. The afternoon is a bit smaller at 10ft, but still a big, powerful swell (3709) and the wind is cross-shore, so it’s a bit bumpy.

Saturday the 25th is where it starts to get good. The morning has a 8ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and light cross-offshore winds. The waves are clean, and the combined energy is a solid 2723. This is a good call for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds similar conditions.

Sunday the 26th is a real treat. The morning is glassy with a 7ft SW swell, an 11-second period, and light offshores. The wave comment says “excellent conditions” and while the score is a 4, the glassy conditions make it a top pick for the first week. The afternoon turns a bit cross-shore, so hit the dawn session.

Monday the 27th has clean 6ft to 6ft SW swell with cross-offshore winds, but it’s not quite as punchy as the weekend.

Now, here’s the real standout. Tuesday the 28th. We’ve got a 8ft SW swell, a 16-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 5110. The morning is clean with light cross-offshore winds. The wave comment says “exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers”. This is a proper groundswell, and it’ll be cranking. The afternoon is a 10ft SW swell with a 15-second period (5346 energy), but a strong breeze kicks up, so it’s messy. The morning is the one to go for, but only if you’re an expert.

Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th are a bit of a letdown after that, with strong winds and lumpy conditions. Thursday the 30th morning is glassy with a 6ft SW swell, but it’s not a standout.

Then, on Friday the 31st, we get another massive pulse. A 8ft SW swell with a 17-second period, and the energy is 5396. The morning is glassy and offshore. Exceptional conditions for experts. The afternoon is a 10ft SW swell with a 16-second period, but it’s cross-offshore and still too big for most.

The first week of August looks a bit ordinary, with dropping swell and strong winds, so it’s a bit of a flat spell. The water temperature is still a bit cold for the season.

So, if I’m picking the best on offer, it’s the glassy dawn session on Sunday the 26th for a nice, clean 7ft SW swell. But for the real power and size, the morning of Tuesday the 28th is where the big boys will be out. The 31st also looks epic, but it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the N by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
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Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height Map
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
2
SW
12
1.6
WSW
12
2
SW
11
2
SW
11
4
SW
16
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.3
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2.1
SW
11
2
SW
12
1.9
SW
13
1.7
SW
12
1.8
SW
14
3
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2238
1857
1319
1144
759
949
884
7595
4555
3709
2542
1806
1525
1358
1073
1017
1167
822
1363
1502
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
S
5
WNW
10
WNW
15
N
30
N
15
N
5
ESE
10
ESE
20
S
15
SE
10
SE
10
SSE
10
ESE
5
ESE
10
S
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
5
N
Wind State
cross
cross
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cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
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cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
8:37PM1.20m
9:23AM1.00m
9:44PM1.11m
10:48AM0.98m
11:05PM1.08m
12:10PM1.02m
00:18AM1.11m
1:09PM1.09m
1:13AM1.17m
1:53PM1.18m
1:56AM1.25m
2:29PM1.27m
2:33AM1.32m
Low Tide
2:09PM0.51m
3:15AM0.50m
3:15PM0.60m
4:34AM0.54m
4:49PM0.64m
5:56AM0.52m
6:17PM0.61m
6:58AM0.46m
7:16PM0.53m
7:43AM0.38m
7:59PM0.45m
8:20AM0.30m
8:36PM0.37m
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7:45
7:45
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:41
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6:00
6:00
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6:02
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Temp °C
14
13
13
14
13
13
13
14
14
16
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22
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21
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17
Feels °C
12
11
12
11
11
8
8
13
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14
13
14
19
17
19
18
14
13
17
15
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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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