Yzerfontein Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.33° S 18.16° E

Yzerfontein Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
12.6°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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 9,340 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period with WSW 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 28th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 30th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s dial into Yzerfontein. This spot’s a beach and reef setup, exposed to the west-southwest, and it’s got a bit of a wild ride coming over the next couple of weeks. The water is sitting at 55°F, which is a solid 5°F colder than what’s normal for this time of year – that’s seriously chilly, so you’ll want a good thick steamer if you’re paddling out.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th have some swell, with the swell coming from the west-southwest around 4ft to 5ft, and a period of 14 seconds. But the conditions are messy – cross-shore winds and lumpy chop are making it pretty average. There’s moderate wave energy around (696-862), but it’s not worth the drive.

Sunday the 30th is where things get interesting. The morning is looking bigger, with a solid 10ft swell from the southwest. But here’s the thing – that’s too big for Yzerfontein. The wind is a fresh cross-shore, creating lumpy conditions. The combined energy is strong at 2342, but for a normal surfer, this is expert-only territory due to the size. The afternoon drops a bit to 7ft, but the wind stays messy. It’s a pass unless you’re a charger.

Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September keep the swell in the 6ft to 8ft range, but the cross-shore wind and cross-chop make it a struggle. The swell direction is west-southwest and southwest, with moderate to strong energy (782-2318). Not recommended for a good session.

Now, Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd of September see a major pulse. Swell hits 13ft on Wednesday morning from the southwest with a period of 15 seconds – that’s very long-period groundswell. The combined energy is massive at 6979. This is only for experts, and the strong cross-shore wind on Wednesday afternoon (19 mph) will add some lump. Thursday brings a 13ft swell from the south, but the wind turns cross-offshore from the south-southeast at 25 mph, which keeps it clean. Still, at this size, Yzerfontein is a heavy-duty wave. Not for the faint-hearted.

Friday the 4th of September is still big, with a 10ft south swell in the morning and clean cross-offshore winds. That’s as good as it gets for the big stuff. The afternoon drops to 7ft, but the wind is strong. The energy is still very high (1213-2030).

Then there’s a window on Saturday the 5th of September. The morning offers a smaller 3ft swell from the south-southwest, period 11 seconds, with offshore winds from the east-southeast at 12 mph. The combined energy is moderate at 404. It’s clean and glassy – the best option in this whole run for a proper, user-friendly surf. The swell direction matches the optimum west-southwest pretty closely, so it’ll wrap in nicely. The water is still cold, but the conditions will be fun. Keep in mind Yzerfontein can get crowded sometimes, so get in early.

After that, the following days from the 6th to the 12th of September turn marginal. Swell sizes are mostly under 4ft, with periods dropping and winds coming onshore or cross-shore. The energy is low to moderate (266-1472). Nothing to get excited about, with a lot of choppy or onshore conditions.

The standout for the whole 16 days is hands down the morning of Saturday the 5th of September. Offshore wind, clean lines, and a manageable swell. For the expert crowd, the clean, big swells on the 4th and 5th of September are also solid options, but only if you know what you’re doing.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon night, strong winds from the S by Wed night).

Fri
28
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
13
3
SW
12
2.1
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
1.8
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12
1.7
WSW
11
1.8
SW
10
2.5
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13
3
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13
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14
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15
3.5
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14
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
519
461
724
1247
805
2331
1302
964
874
726
663
2318
2887
3963
6979
5429
2671
2167
1158
2351
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
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20
ESE
35
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25
S
30
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35
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15
SSE
20
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25
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15
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20
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20
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High Tide
3:32PM1.59m
3:45AM1.50m
4:01PM1.63m
4:16AM1.50m
4:31PM1.63m
4:48AM1.47m
5:03PM1.59m
5:23AM1.41m
5:38PM1.52m
6:02AM1.32m
6:19PM1.41m
6:50AM1.20m
7:12PM1.27m
Low Tide
9:44PM0.10m
9:49AM0.06m
10:14PM0.07m
10:18AM0.07m
10:45PM0.07m
10:48AM0.11m
11:18PM0.11m
11:22AM0.18m
11:55PM0.18m
12:00PM0.28m
00:39AM0.29m
12:47PM0.40m
1:38AM0.41m
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6:25
6:27
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6:28
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6:30
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Temp °C
20
17
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17
14
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14
12
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Feels °C
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11
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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.

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