About Yzerfontein

Yzerfontein, a charming seaside village in South Africa's Western Cape, boasts a stunning coastline featuring both rocky shores and pristine white sandy beaches, including the renowned "16-Mile Beach". The local surf break, often called Schaap Eiland, is celebrated for its unique wedge-shaped wave that peels off a flat rock slab, delivering hollow, fast, and powerful left-handers. This captivating spot, situated roughly 80 kilometers north of Cape Town, offers an exhilarating experience for intermediate surfers seeking challenging conditions.

a body of water surrounded by large rocks
Photo by Andy Bridge on Unsplash
a bunch of black shells on a beach
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a beach with a mountain in the background
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green grass during sunrise
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Quick Facts

Spot Type
Reef
Water Temp
14.0°c
Best Season
Winter
Wave Length
70.0m
Wave Quality
Excellent
Wind Conditions
Light
Crowd Level
Moderate
Accessibility
Moderate
Hazards
Shallow reef/rocks, Strong currents
Sports Available
Surf
Best Tide
Mid
Swell Direction
Sw
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Surf
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