Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
14.1° C
1.2° 

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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 5,384 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vredenberg Point in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 1st Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 5th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 6th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a single spot on the menu, Vredenberg Point, and it’s going to be a tale of two halves. The first week has some real promise, but then the ocean just loses its mind.

The water is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want that extra rubber.

We kick off Saturday morning, August 1st, with a clean 4ft swell from the southwest. A light offshore breeze from the ENE is grooming it perfectly, and the wave energy is a solid moderate (589). It’s glassy, it’s clean, and it’s a lovely way to start the weekend. This is the kind of session that reminds you why you do it. Saturday afternoon stays glassy with a 4ft SW swell, just a touch of air moving, but still beautiful.

Sunday morning the 2nd gets a little tricky with a cross-shore wind, but the 4ft SW swell is still there. It’s not the cleanest, but it’s surfable. The real standout moment comes on Monday morning, August 3rd. The wind goes glassy again, with a light SE breeze, and the swell bumps up to 5ft from the southwest. The wave energy jumps to a strong 826. That’s your first pick of the window, and it’s going to be a treat.

Monday afternoon gets blown out with a strong cross-shore, and Tuesday is a write-off with choppy, cross-onshore winds. Wednesday morning the 5th sees a bigger 5ft SW swell, but it’s cross-offshore and clean. The energy is very strong (1515). That’s a bigger, more powerful wave, but it’s going to be a handful.

Now, from Thursday the 6th all the way through to Tuesday the 11th, we hit a massive swell event. The combined wave energy goes through the roof, hitting four and five-digit numbers (5302, 5015, 3587, up to 17058). This is not a surf forecast for Vredenberg Point. The swell is hitting 13ft, 16ft, 21ft, and even 23ft. That is way, way too big for this break. The wind is messy too. This is a solid week of no-go surf. Unless you’ve got a kite, don’t even bother.

After that chaos, the ocean finally calms down. Wednesday morning, August 12th, is a real gem. The swell drops to 4ft from the WSW, but check out the period: 19 seconds. That is a very long period groundswell. The energy is still strong (2702), but it’s clean with a light cross-offshore SE breeze. For experienced surfers, this is a special session. Just remember, that long period is going to make it a bit straight at the point, so pick your line.

Thursday the 13th is a bit average with cross-shore wind, but Friday morning the 14th brings back the clean conditions. A 5ft WSW swell with a 14-second period and a light offshore east wind. The energy is moderate (884), and it’s going to be clean.

The last standout is Saturday morning, August 15th. A solid 7ft SW swell, clean with a light offshore east wind, and the energy is very strong (1672). This is a punchy, powerful wave for experienced surfers. It’s a rippable morning.

Sunday the 16th is back to being too big (13ft to 16ft), so the window closes out with another big swell that’s just too much for the point.

So, to wrap it up: your two best bets are Monday morning, August 3rd, for a fun, clean, intermediate longboard session, and Wednesday morning, August 12th, for the experienced crew looking to harness some serious long-period groundswell. The middle of the week is a total loss to a massive swell. Don't sleep on that Saturday morning the 15th either.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:03PM1.58m
5:15AM1.44m
5:35PM1.56m
5:50AM1.39m
6:09PM1.52m
6:30AM1.31m
6:50PM1.45m
7:19AM1.23m
7:41PM1.36m
8:24AM1.14m
8:51PM1.27m
9:55AM1.10m
10:25PM1.24m
Low Tide
10:47AM0.15m
11:14PM0.21m
11:17AM0.18m
11:47PM0.23m
11:49AM0.24m
00:25AM0.27m
12:26PM0.31m
1:09AM0.33m
1:12PM0.41m
2:07AM0.40m
2:15PM0.51m
3:28AM0.46m
3:49PM0.57m
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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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