Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
12.0°C
3.6° 

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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,499 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vredenberg Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 7th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 7th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 12th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Vredenberg Point over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of swell energy coming through, but the wind is going to be the main character in this story. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some clear windows of opportunity if you time it right.

Monday the 7th kicks off with a real treat. The morning is looking glassy with a light NNE breeze at 3 mph, and we’ve got a clean 6 ft swell rolling in from the southwest with a 14-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 1430 (moderate), and the conditions are set for some excellent surf for experienced surfers. That’s a standout morning. The afternoon turns ugly though, as the wind swings to a cross-on S at 9 mph, chopping things up.

Tuesday the 8th morning is another beauty. Glassy conditions again with a SW wind at 3 mph, and a 4 ft SSW swell with 12-second period. The energy drops to 639 (weak), but the waves will be clean and well-shaped, perfect for intermediate fun. The afternoon goes downhill fast with a strong cross-on wind.

The rest of the week is a write-off for quality surfing. Wednesday (9th) and Thursday (10th) are dominated by strong cross and cross-on winds, turning the ocean into a lumpy mess. Thursday morning actually has a big 8 ft WSW swell with a 16-second period and energy at 3383 (strong), but that cross-shore wind at 6 mph is a buzzkill. It’s a big, powerful, long-period groundswell that would be incredible at a point break like this, but the wind just won’t cooperate. For the rest of the week, it’s mostly poor.

The standout window, and the best bet of the whole outlook, is Saturday the 12th. The morning is absolutely glassy – zero wind, calm conditions. You’re looking at a 5 ft SW swell with a lovely 14-second period and energy at 1389 (moderate). The surface will be like a mirror. It’s excellent surf for experienced surfers, but the waves are manageable for a strong intermediate too. Keep in mind the crowds can be present at Vredenberg Point at times, so get there early.

The following Sunday the 13th morning has a chance too. A cross-off N wind at 16 mph will keep the surface clean, with a 7 ft SW swell (14s period, 1875 energy – moderate). It’s a bit more size, still clean, but the wind is a touch stronger. It’s a good option if you miss Saturday.

Looking further out, Monday the 15th of September morning sees a monster 10 ft WSW swell with a 16-second period and energy at 4422 (strong). The wind is offshore and clean, but the forecast notes this is too big for this break. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s a heavy, powerful wave. The afternoon is even bigger at 13 ft, same story. For the rest of the second week, the wind is mostly a problem, with only a few brief windows of clean conditions. Friday the 18th morning is another glassy, calm morning with a 7 ft S swell, but the period is a short 10 seconds, so it won’t have the same punch as the earlier swells. The energy is 1216 (moderate).

The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no need to worry about a wetsuit change.

To sum it up: Saturday morning the 12th is your absolute best call. Get on it. Monday the 7th morning is also a cracker if you can get out early. The rest of the time, you’re fighting the wind.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Thu night, calm by Sat morning).

Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
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0
0
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4
0
0
1
0
1
4
2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.6
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
13
1.4
SW
12
2.5
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
14
2.3
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
13
2.5
S
8
2
S
9
1.6
SW
14
2.1
SW
15
2.4
SW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1254
1418
1247
551
421
156
142
225
269
637
3287
2655
1944
1226
990
665
1064
2102
2559
Wind (km/h)
10
E
5
NNE
15
S
5
ESE
5
SW
25
SSW
15
S
25
S
35
S
25
S
10
S
45
S
45
SSE
35
SSE
35
S
25
SSE
0
SW
15
SSW
20
NNE
Wind State
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
00:03AM1.25m
12:45PM1.32m
1:05AM1.37m
1:34PM1.48m
1:53AM1.49m
2:14PM1.62m
2:33AM1.57m
2:51PM1.71m
3:10AM1.61m
3:25PM1.75m
3:45AM1.61m
3:58PM1.73m
4:18AM1.57m
Low Tide
6:31AM0.37m
7:02PM0.36m
7:23AM0.24m
7:50PM0.21m
8:04AM0.13m
8:31PM0.09m
8:41AM0.06m
9:08PM0.01m
9:16AM0.03m
9:42PM-0.01m
9:48AM0.04m
10:15PM0.02m
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6:34
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6:37
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Temp °C
23
22
24
24
21
24
20
18
18
15
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14
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17
Feels °C
20
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23
16
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15
12
7
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8
20
17
16
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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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