Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into what’s happening at Yzerfontein. This is a beach and reef setup that’s wide open to the swell, and it’s got a real appetite for a proper WSW groundswell. We’ll be seeing a lot of energy over the next couple of weeks, but it’s not all going to be easygoing.

We start off with a bit of a wait. The first real action kicks off on Thursday the 9th of July, but it’s a tricky one. There’s a massive 10ft SW swell pumping in with a 14-second period, and the combined wave energy is absolutely thumping at 3152. That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is a clean cross-off from the SSE, which is a major positive, but honestly, for most of us, this is just too big. It’s an expert-only zone. The water is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so suit up.

Friday the 10th brings a drop to 8ft from the SSW, still with a solid 13-second period. The combined energy is still hefty at 2506. The morning has a light cross-off breeze, and the reports say it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is a standout window for the crew that can handle it. The swell is still over 8ft, so it’s breeding ground for the experts only.

Saturday the 11th is the real sweet spot. The swell drops to a more manageable 7ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, still from the SSW with a 12-second period. The wind is a light cross-off, and the energy is still punchy (1370 in the morning). This is the best all-rounder of the first week. Clean, powerful, and with a bit of size to make it fun. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so keep your eyes peeled.

From Sunday the 12th, the swell starts to fade. You get a 5ft SSW swell on Sunday morning with a light offshore wind, and the energy drops to 686. It’s clean and good, but not the standout. Monday the 13th is flat and glassy in the morning with a 3ft S swell, but it’s tiny. The rest of that week stays small, with a brief spike on Wednesday the 15th afternoon when a 5ft WSW swell with a very long 18-second period shows up, but the wind is a messy cross-on, so it’s a pass.

The next big moment hits on Thursday the 16th of July. You’re looking at a 10ft SW swell again, with a 14-second period and a massive combined energy of 4042. The wind is a clean cross-off, so it’s pristine, but it’s another proper heavy session. Once again, it’s too big for anyone but the experts.

Following that, the swell backs off into the 6ft to 8ft range through the weekend. The morning of Friday the 17th (8ft, SW, 12 seconds) with a light cross-off is the pick of the bunch for the experienced lot. The rest of that week is a mix of smaller, clean waves and some onshore days.

The very end of the forecast, around Thursday the 24th July, throws up a massive 12ft SW swell with a 15-second period and a combined energy of 5364. It’s a monster, but again, it’s the cleanest wind you could ask for. That’s a beast for the big-wave chargers only.

If you’re not an expert, the windows to circle are the Saturday the 11th and the morning of Sunday the 19th (2ft SW, 13 seconds, light offshore) for a tiny, clean session. The water’s a bit chilly, the crowds are sometimes, but the waves are here.

Rusty, signing off.

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