
Surf Forecasts:
Yzerfontein surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 7,946 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yzerfontein over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the ocean's got cookin' for Yzerfontein over the next couple of weeks. It's a mixed bag, but there's some serious grunt on the way if you know where to look.
The water's sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want the thick steamer. The overall pattern starts off a bit ragged, with the first few days offering mostly marginal, choppy conditions. We've got a pulse of strong, long-period SW groundswell filling in around Friday the 24th, but it comes in big and brings a caveat. That swell builds to a solid 12 ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and combined swell energy is pumping at a hefty 4362. The wind is clean and offshore from the SE on Friday morning, making it look epic. However, that size is strictly for experienced surfers only—the beach and reef set-up will be hammered, so don't even think about it if you're not confident. For the crew that are, it's a standout window, but you'll be sharing it with a few others as crowds are possible.
We get a bit of a breather over the weekend. Saturday morning the 25th drops to a more manageable 8 ft from the SW (still a long 13-second period) with clean offshore ESE winds. It's still a hefty wave with energy at 2723, so it's for the experienced crew again. Sunday morning the 26th is a touch smaller at 6 ft, and those clean offshore winds return, making for a decent session for the confident intermediate.
Then the real beast mode kicks in. Monday afternoon the 27th sees a jump to 13 ft from the SSW, but the period drops to a short 9 seconds, making for a powerful, crushy wave. The wind is clean offshore, but this is pure heavy water—another one for experts only. The following week, we've got a major swell event on the horizon. By the 6th of August, we're looking at a massive, stormy 25 ft from the WSW with a 15-second period and an incredible combined swell energy of 24304. The wind is onshore and messy. At that size and with that wind, this break is just a washing machine. Honestly, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
For the best bet that's actually surfable for the average punter, you want to look at the very end of the run. On Monday morning, the 3rd of August, we get a smaller, friendlier 4 ft from the WSW with an 11-second period. The wind goes glassy from the NE. That combination of clean, glassy conditions and a manageable swell is a real standout for a fun, uncrowded paddle. Combined energy is a mellow 800.
Let's be straight, there are a lot of days here where the swell is either too small, too big, or the wind is messy. The blank runs in between the good windows are a few days long, which is pretty normal for this area when a big winter swell cycle rolls through. But that Friday the 24th morning and that glassy Monday the 3rd of August are your two true standouts.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SE by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 10 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
800 | 963 | 990 | 7881 | 4362 | 3709 | 2412 | 1806 | 1617 | 1446 | 914 | 794 | 1053 | 819 | 2104 | 3322 | 3466 | 4703 | 2544 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:02PM1.36m | 3:06AM1.38m | ||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:52AM0.23m | 9:09PM0.30m | |||||||
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
6:00 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
800 | 963 | 990 | 7881 | 4362 | 3709 | 2412 | 1806 | 1617 | 1446 | 914 | 794 | 1053 | 819 | 1108 | 1697 | 3466 | 4703 | 2544 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | — | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | — | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 18 | — | SW 19 | — | — |
242 | — | 195 | — | — | — | — | 757 | — | — | 198 | 255 | 57 | 701 | 258 | — | 1985 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 23 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 21 | 380 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | S 3 | S 6 | S 7 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 |
2 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | — | — | 3 | 210 | 480 | 2104 | 3322 | 942 | 683 | 484 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 115 | 0 | 59 | 59 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 52 | 112 | 882 | 59 | 71 | 59 | 54 |
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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.
Yzerfontein is 39 km (24 miles) from the city of Saldanha. If you plan a holiday in West Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saldanha. Saldanha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










