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Yzerfontein kitesurf, windsurf and surf spot
South Africa · Western Cape
Overview
Yzerfontein is a small coastal village between Cape Town and Langebaan, on the West Coast. The beach is exposed to the Atlantic Ocean with constant swell and windy conditions. The spot is popular with advanced kitesurfers and surfers. The village retains an authentic charm with its holiday homes and seafood restaurants. It's also a renowned surf spot.
Spot forecast for Yzerfontein
Sunrise 06:00 · Sunset 19:04
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.5 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.2 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.3 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.2 m
Yzerfontein: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
344h
in November · 27.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 23 rideable days a month and 344 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is July, at 7 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 53% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 16 °C. The wettest month is July, with 125 mm.
Monthly averages: Yzerfontein
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.5 | 278 h | 24 °C | 4 mm |
| February | 23.5 | 253 h | 24 °C | 3 mm |
| March | 20.5 | 210 h | 23 °C | 26 mm |
| April | 19.0 | 176 h | 22 °C | 26 mm |
| May | 12.0 | 88 h | 20 °C | 26 mm |
| June | 9.5 | 59 h | 18 °C | 62 mm |
| July | 7.0 | 53 h | 16 °C | 125 mm |
| August | 10.0 | 85 h | 16 °C | 60 mm |
| September | 21.5 | 200 h | 18 °C | 16 mm |
| October | 23.5 | 251 h | 21 °C | 13 mm |
| November | 27.5 | 344 h | 22 °C | 6 mm |
| December | 25.0 | 307 h | 23 °C | 9 mm |
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Technical details of Yzerfontein spot
The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S, SSW.
Spot functioning
Works in strong SE, S and SSW from October to March. Atlantic swell provides 1 to 3m waves. In standard SE, wind is side-offshore — technical. S is more favorable for kiting. Tide influences the break.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Powerful ocean waves. Sand and rock bottom depending on sections. Cold water (12-16°C), 4/3 to 5/3 wetsuit. Strong coastal current.
Parking
Free parking along the beach. Quiet tourist village. Low theft risk.
Wind specificities
The SE (Cape Doctor) is side-offshore on this west-facing coast. S and SSW are more favorable with a side-shore to onshore component. Wind is often strong, 15-30 knots from October to March. In winter, NW blows onshore with rain.
Hazards
Offshore wind in SE. Powerful swell. Coastal current. Rocks. Cold water. Sharks possible. Ride in groups.
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