Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
13.0°C
2.6° 

Vredenberg Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 3,041 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vredenberg Point this week:

The surf forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vredenberg Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here to talk about what's going on at Vredenberg Point over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a rough way to start. There’s some solid swell hitting right now, but the wind is screaming from the south and southeast, tearing straight across the face. It’s making a nasty, lumpy cross-chop with a combined energy of (3561). It’s plain ugly out there for the first few days. The water is sitting at 55°, which is about 5° colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a serious bite.

We’re looking at a tough stretch through the weekend and into the start of next week. The wind stays on that cross-shore angle, and while the swell drops a bit, it’s still messy. Thursday the 19th and Friday the 20th of September are total write-offs for decent waves. The pattern finally starts to shift on Monday the 21st. That morning, the wind goes completely glassy – zero, dead calm – and we’ve got a clean 4ft swell rolling in from the west-southwest with a 12-second period. The combined energy is lower at (547), but it’ll be clean and lined up. That Monday morning window is one of the few real highlights in this whole run. The glassy conditions are a major positive, and it’s the only time the stars really align for a tidy session.

Tuesday the 22nd morning has another glassy spell with a 4ft swell, but it’s smaller and the energy is dropping off (445). It’s surfable, but not a standout.

Then we get a real wildcard. On Wednesday the 23rd afternoon, the wind goes glassy again, and a new 8ft lump pushes in from the south-southwest. The combined energy jumps back up to (1297). That’s getting into the big stuff, and for an intermediate spot like Vredenberg Point, that’s pushing the limits. It’s clean, but it’s going to be a handful. Definitely one for experienced surfers only.

Now, looking further out, there’s some massive swell forecast for the 24th, 25th and 26th of September. We’re talking a solid 12ft swell from the southwest with a long 14-second period, and the energy readings are huge (over 4500 in the combined column). The wind forecast has it coming from the north and northeast, which is offshore for this point, so it’ll be clean. But honestly, that kind of size is just too big for Vredenberg. The wave comment even says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. It will be a sight to see from the car park, but paddle out at your own risk – that’s expert territory, if it’s even rideable here. That size and period will make it wall up and jack hard.

We drop back down after that, but the wind swings onshore again, so we’re back to messy, choppy conditions through the end of September.

The last little flicker of hope comes on the very first day of October – Thursday morning. We get a 5ft swell from the southwest with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the north-northeast. The combined energy is low at (423), but it’ll be clean and should offer some fun, smaller waves to end the window on a positive note.

Overall, it's a frustrating forecast for Vredenberg Point. The standout moment is the glassy conditions on Monday the 21st of September morning, with a nice, clean 4ft swell. That's the one to circle. The big north-northeast offshore window on the 24th and 25th will look epic, but it's likely too much for this spot.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
13
1.9
WSW
13
1.8
SW
13
2
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
2.2
S
8
1.5
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
2.2
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8
1.8
SW
13
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13
1.6
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3041
1193
1109
1094
865
671
534
611
772
646
594
1197
1110
848
689
480
505
314
303
301
326
Wind (km/h)
45
S
45
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
30
SE
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
30
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40
S
35
SSE
20
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35
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20
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SW
15
SSW
10
SE
0
W
20
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20
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:02PM1.30m
6:27AM1.16m
6:39PM1.16m
7:15AM1.04m
7:36PM1.03m
8:54AM0.96m
9:42PM0.97m
11:17AM1.00m
11:38PM1.03m
12:23PM1.12m
00:33AM1.14m
1:00PM1.26m
1:11AM1.26m
Low Tide
11:50AM0.40m
00:16AM0.42m
12:22PM0.53m
00:55AM0.55m
1:07PM0.65m
2:05AM0.66m
3:04PM0.75m
4:50AM0.67m
5:49PM0.69m
6:12AM0.57m
6:43PM0.57m
6:53AM0.46m
7:17PM0.44m
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6:39
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6:39
6:40
6:40
6:42
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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8
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12
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12
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Information about the Vredenberg Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Vredenberg Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vredenberg Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vredenberg Point 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 (Vredenberg Point) 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 Vredenberg Point 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.

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