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Spot de Yzerfontein

Yzerfontein

Yzerfontein

South Africa

-33.34 | 18.16

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.

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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

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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