Yzerfontein surf break

Yzerfontein surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 30 May 2026 SAST
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Yzerfontein surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Yzerfontein sea temperature is
15.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Yzerfontein surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 1,250 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s 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 Saturday (May 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s. 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 30th May)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 2nd Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 1st Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Wed night, light winds from the ESE by Thu night).

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
2
1
3
2
1
3
1
0
1
2
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.7
WSW
11
2
WSW
13
2
WSW
12
2.2
SW
11
1.6
WSW
11
2.4
S
8
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
1
SSW
10
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1363
813
683
760
644
503
657
1250
1006
1170
531
742
860
761
614
357
298
191
225
686
586
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
20
S
10
SSE
5
SE
10
S
5
S
0
WSW
10
SW
5
WSW
25
SSE
35
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
40
SE
25
SE
30
SE
30
SE
20
ESE
10
E
10
WSW
10
E
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
on
off
High Tide
2:52PM1.34m
2:56AM1.39m
3:25PM1.35m
3:30AM1.38m
3:59PM1.35m
4:05AM1.35m
4:34PM1.33m
4:39AM1.31m
5:11PM1.30m
5:15AM1.26m
5:50PM1.27m
5:54AM1.21m
6:32PM1.25m
Low Tide
8:44AM0.20m
8:55PM0.31m
9:16AM0.19m
9:29PM0.31m
9:48AM0.20m
10:03PM0.32m
10:21AM0.23m
10:37PM0.35m
10:54AM0.26m
11:14PM0.39m
11:29AM0.30m
11:53PM0.44m
12:06PM0.35m
00:38AM0.48m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
7:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
Temp °C
15
18
16
18
20
17
18
18
17
16
17
15
15
17
14
14
16
14
13
16
14
12
16
13
17
18
15
18
16
16
11
11
9
10
12
6
8
10
8
9
14
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.7
WSW
11
2
WSW
13
2
WSW
12
2.2
SW
11
1.6
WSW
11
1.3
SW
13
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
1
SSW
10
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
Energy kJ
1363
813
683
760
644
503
657
1250
1006
1170
531
560
860
761
614
357
298
191
225
686
586
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
6
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
12
0.6
SW
10
0.6
SW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.7
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.2
W
11
0.9
S
7
0.6
WSW
16
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
40
3
3
17
12
87
90
194
116
54
33
18
9
83
177
20
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
11
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
10
0.1
SW
16
0.3
W
10
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
13
0.2
W
9
Energy kJ
5
2
35
25
10
19
33
28
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
4
1
S
5
0.9
S
5
1.6
SSW
9
1.9
S
7
2.4
S
8
2
S
8
2.3
S
8
1.8
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.2
S
7
0.4
ESE
3
Energy kJ
33
44
45
424
371
742
488
588
418
253
152
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
2
3
4
2
2
3
3
Distance (km)
54
50
0
0
21
21
0
62
0
168
454
52
50
114
114
52
1091
39
0
39
0
Best forecast wave conditions in West Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
6
5
5
4
4
9
5
5
9
8
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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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