Yzerfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.33° S 18.16° E

Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
12.7° C
2.9° 

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


Yzerfontein surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,972 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Yzerfontein in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 22nd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 25th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Right, folks, let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks. This is a full-on Yzerfontein report, and for the first few days, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid foundation of swell, but the wind is going to be the main character early on. The best window is a specific Sunday morning followed by a few other standouts, so let’s get into it.

Alright, Saturday the 21st is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a 7ft SW swell, but it’s coming in with a cross-on breeze and it’s choppy. The energy is there (1410), but it’s just not clean. You’d be fighting it.

Sunday the 22nd is still a bit touch-and-go. Saturday morning drops to a 4ft SSW swell with a light onshore wind, energy is moderate (541). The afternoon is even smaller at 4ft with a longer period (13 seconds) but an onshore wind. Not great.

Now, here’s our first real shout. Sunday morning, the 23rd. That’s the one. Yzerfontein is going to switch on. We’ve got a 7ft swell from the WSW, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the SSE. The combined energy is a meaty 1676. The water is currently 55°, which is a whopping 5° colder than normal, so you’ll want a thick suit. It’s a beach-and-reef setup, and with that size and direction, it’s going to be pushing some serious power. This is for the experienced crew, as it’s over 5ft. The afternoon on the 23rd gets a bit choppy with a cross-shore, so make the morning session.

Monday the 24th is similar. The morning has a 7ft SW swell with cross-off wind (1149 energy), but the afternoon gets messy again. Tuesday the 25th is a real tease. Solid 7ft SW swell with a long 14-second period and cross-off winds, energy is 2256. It’s clean, but the report says the tide might be questionable, which can mess with the shape at this break. Keep an eye on it.

Wednesday the 26th morning is a good call. The swell drops to 5ft from the WSW, but it’s coming with a clean offshore wind from the ESE. That’s the good stuff. The period is 13 seconds, and the energy is 941. It’s a smaller day, but it’ll be much more user-friendly and clean.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th morning are small and only so-so. But then, Friday afternoon the 28th is a surprise packet. The swell is only 5ft from the WSW, but the period is a very long 14 seconds, and the wind is completely glassy. Zero wind. The energy is 1026. That’s a rare combo for a clean, long-period groundswell. It’s a good option for the more experienced guys, as long-period swells can be a bit straight at a beach setup, but at that size, it’ll be a lot of fun.

Saturday the 29th is a write-off. Strong onshore winds are going to ruin it.

Now, Sunday the 30th. This is a warning. The swell is predicted to be 13ft from the WSW with a 12-second period. The energy is a massive 4124. The wind is clean, but the finder is very clear: this is too big for the break. This is a big-wave day for experts only, and even then, it’s pushing it. The afternoon is 10ft (3196 energy) and cross-shore, still too big.

The start of the next week comes back into the zone. Monday morning the 31st is a solid 6ft WSW swell with cross-off wind and 1022 energy. Good, clean, and more manageable. Tuesday morning the 1st of September is another standout. We’ve got a 6ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a clean offshore wind from the east. The energy is 1468. This is a classic setup for Yzerfontein. The afternoon gets a bit of a cross-on breeze, but the morning is the pick.

The wind gets messy again on Wednesday and Thursday the 2nd and 3rd, with strong cross-shore winds. Friday the 4th of September morning is back to a clean, 5ft S swell with a good cross-off wind and 1059 energy. A good option.

The final weekend, the 5th of September, looks like a bit of a downgrade with smaller, shorter-period swells and onshore winds. Not worth the trip.

So, the standout sessions are: Sunday morning the 23rd for the power and clean conditions, and Friday morning the 28th for the glassy, long-period perfection. Tuesday morning the 1st of September is also a strong contender for a clean, offshore day. Water is well below average, so don’t forget the rubber.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
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Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
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Tuesday
25
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Direction
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2
SW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
SSW
10
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
13
2.1
WSW
12
2.1
SW
12
2
SW
12
1.6
WSW
11
1.5
SW
16
2.2
SW
14
2.1
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
935
404
327
430
501
1548
1412
1202
1040
617
1041
1922
1710
1061
630
440
353
265
207
193
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
SSW
5
WNW
15
W
10
SE
10
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
S
15
N
15
NW
5
WSW
10
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Wind State
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross
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on
cross-off
High Tide
10:25PM0.98m
11:53AM0.96m
00:05AM1.04m
12:57PM1.07m
1:01AM1.13m
1:36PM1.19m
1:40AM1.24m
2:07PM1.31m
2:13AM1.33m
2:36PM1.42m
2:44AM1.41m
3:04PM1.52m
3:14AM1.47m
Low Tide
3:54PM0.70m
5:32AM0.61m
6:08PM0.66m
6:45AM0.52m
7:07PM0.55m
7:27AM0.41m
7:45PM0.44m
7:59AM0.30m
8:17PM0.34m
8:27AM0.21m
8:46PM0.24m
8:54AM0.14m
9:15PM0.16m
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7:11
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Feels °C
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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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