About this spot
Yzerfontein sits 50 kilometres north of Cape Town on the wild Atlantic West Coast, where the SE Cape Doctor blows slightly softer than further south, making it a favourite for kite schools and lighter wind sessions. A large sandy beach backed by low dunes provides consistent wind and organised waves for advanced riders. Quieter than the Cape Town corridor with a rugged, unspoiled West Coast feel.
Current conditions
GUSTY×WINDY
Typical conditions
Ideal wind directions
SES
Best months
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Water type
ChopWaves
Bottom type
Sand
Local tips
“Take the R27 and exit at the Yzerfontein signs. Less crowded than the Blouberg spots. The SE blows lighter here: good for learning. South west wind can push decent swell from the Atlantic.”
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