
Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,859 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vredenberg Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve been poring over the charts for Vredenberg Point. Let’s get into it.
The next few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s some real magic brewing if you’re patient. The water’s sitting at 57°, which is a touch colder than usual for this time of year, so grab a decent wetsuit.
We’ve got a slow start, but Monday the 13th kicks off with a cracking morning. The wind is dead calm, glassy as a mirror, and there’s a clean 3ft SSW swell rolling in. The energy is moderate (307), and with that period around 10 seconds, it’ll be tidy for a point break. Get on it early because the afternoon turns into a light cross-onshore mess.
Tuesday the 14th morning is glassy again, with a 3ft W swell, but it’s all pretty mellow. The energy is a bit weaker (268). It’s a fun, cruisy session, but not a standout.
Now, Wednesday the 15th is where things get interesting. The morning sees a 4ft WSW swell with a very long period of 16 seconds, and the energy jumps right up to 1073. That’s a proper groundswell. The wind is light and cross, so the shape should be good, but that long period means it’ll be breaking a bit straight on the beach setups. At a point break like Vredenberg, that’s a huge tick. The afternoon gets bigger, 8ft, but the wind swings cross-on and it gets choppy. Definitely an expert window.
Thursday the 16th still has size, 8ft to 8ft from the SW, but the wind is messy, cross-shore and cross-on. The energy is solid (2532) but the quality is a bit rough. It’s doable, but you’ll be working for it.
Friday the 17th is a write-off with moderate cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions. Swell hangs around 7ft to 6ft, but it’s not clean.
The pick of the window is Saturday the 18th morning. The wind drops to glass, dead calm, and there’s a 4ft S swell with a period of 10 seconds. The energy is moderate (530) but the conditions are absolutely pristine. This is a classic, clean, fun session. The afternoon gets a bit onshore, but the morning is a ripper.
There’s a bit of a lull through Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th, with bumpy winds and only fair waves. Monday morning has a clean 4ft SW swell with moderate energy (459), but the wind is cross-off, so it’s rideable.
Now, looking further out, Tuesday the 21st brings a big pulse. The morning shows a 8ft SW swell with a long period of 15 seconds, and the energy is massive (3587). The wind is a strong cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but that’s big for a point. Expert territory only. The afternoon stays big and messy.
The end of the month is a bit of a mess. The 22nd and 23rd have huge 10ft+ swells, but the wind is strong and lumpy, or the swell is simply too big for the break. By the 24th, it’s still 10ft, but the wind is clean on Friday afternoon. Too big for most.
The true standout in the second week is Monday the 27th morning. The swell drops to 5ft from the WSW, with a period of 12 seconds, and the wind is glassy. The energy is strong (1007), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a rare, clean, solid session. The 28th morning also looks good with a 4ft WSW swell and clean cross-off winds.
So, if you’re chasing the best, hit Saturday the 18th morning for the glassy, fun stuff, or mark Monday the 27th morning for a cleaner, more powerful swell. The rest is a bit of a gamble.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 10 | S 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
209 | 166 | 216 | 167 | 154 | 133 | 907 | 2911 | 3609 | 2532 | 1922 | 1125 | 1132 | 844 | 363 | 240 | 333 | 928 | 868 | 662 | 168 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:39PM1.52m | 2:55AM1.59m | 3:27PM1.61m | 3:43AM1.61m | 4:12PM1.67m | 4:29AM1.59m | 4:56PM1.68m | 5:13AM1.53m | 5:38PM1.65m | 5:57AM1.44m | 6:20PM1.57m | 6:40AM1.33m | 7:02PM1.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:26AM0.09m | 8:48PM0.17m | 9:14AM0.03m | 9:38PM0.11m | 9:58AM0.01m | 10:25PM0.08m | 10:40AM0.03m | 11:11PM0.10m | 11:21AM0.09m | 11:55PM0.16m | 12:00PM0.18m | 00:39AM0.24m | 12:40PM0.29m | 1:25AM0.34m | |||||||
7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | |
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 10 | S 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 11 |
209 | 166 | 216 | 167 | 154 | 133 | 907 | 2911 | 3609 | 2532 | 1922 | 1125 | 1132 | 844 | 363 | 240 | 333 | 928 | 868 | 662 | 168 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 12 | W 9 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | WSW 10 |
65 | 39 | 90 | 41 | 25 | 52 | 106 | 76 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 260 | 176 | 177 | 146 | 79 | 33 | 155 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | W 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | S 13 | SW 13 | — | — | SSW 14 | S 6 |
33 | 77 | 46 | 60 | 57 | 109 | 60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | 114 | 144 | — | — | 21 | 46 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 16 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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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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