Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
14.0° C
1.3° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,898 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s 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 (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 24th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 24th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid 16-day window here, and honestly, the start is a bit of a slow burner. The first real action doesn’t kick off until Sunday the 19th, and even then it’s pretty marginal. The real story is the pulse of energy that starts to build later in the week, with a couple of standout sessions that are worth planning around.

The main break we’re looking at is Vredenberg Point, a point break that’s fairly consistent. The water is sitting at 57.2°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. That’s about 2.3° cooler than the long-term average, so you’ll want a slightly thicker suit.

Sunday the 19th afternoon is a wash – a light breeze and some clouds, but the wave comment tells us it’s marginal. Not worth paddling out for. The first real glimmer of hope is Monday morning, July 20th. The wind goes glassy, swinging out of the NE at a mere 3 mph. That’s a major positive. The swell is a clean 5.9 ft from the SW, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (686). The break is exposed to the SW, which is the optimum direction, so the lines should be peeling nicely. This is a good, honest fun session. Not a stand-out, but a great way to start the week.

Things get a bit messy Monday afternoon and Tuesday, with cross-shore and cross-onshore winds kicking up. The swell builds, especially on Tuesday: a 5.9 ft, 14-second groundswell pushing a huge 1406 energy in the morning, but the wind is cross. The afternoon sees a big 7.9 ft, 14-second swell with 2217 energy, but the onshore wind chops it up. This is when the size starts to get into the “too big for beginners” territory (over 5 ft). For the experienced, it’s just a messy wall of whitewater.

Wednesday and Thursday are a holding pattern – solid SW swell, in the 5.6 ft to 7.2 ft range, but with light cross-onshore winds. The energy is moderate to strong (over 1000), but the quality is just not there. It’s a good time to stay home and sharpen your fins.

Now, for the true standouts.

The first one is Friday morning, July 24th. This is the big one. We’re looking at a massive 11.5 ft swell from the SW, with a 14-second period. The combined energy hits 4493 – that’s very strong wave energy. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, and the comments say “wind and tide favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break.” For a point break, 11.5 ft is massive. This is expert-only territory. The period is long, over 11 seconds, so it’s proper groundswell. At a point, that long period will wrap in beautifully, but the sheer size means it’s going to be a heavy, powerful wave. If you have the skill, this is the session the forecast is warning you about. Crowds are possible here, and on a day like this, expect the lineup to be full of locals.

Sunday morning, July 26th, is another gem. The swell drops to a more manageable 6.9 ft from the SW, but the wind is a glassy, cross-offshore breeze from the NNE at 6 mph. The comments call it “excellent surf for experienced surfers.” The energy is moderate (1073), and the break is exposed to the SW. This is a cleaner, more composed version of the big Friday swell. A fantastic session for anyone who can handle the 6.9 ft size.

The second week looks more inconsistent overall. There’s a run of poor conditions from the 27th to the 30th with strong winds, but we get a nice little window at the end.

Friday morning, July 31st, offers a clean 5.2 ft swell from the SW with a 13-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and moderate energy (980). The comments say “expect very good surf conditions.” This is a solid, clean session for intermediate surfers.

Saturday morning, August 1st, is a gorgeous glassy morning. The swell is smaller at 3.6 ft from the SW, with a 12-second period and low energy (517). The wind is glassy from the E at 3 mph. This is perfect for a longboard or a funboard. The crowd profile is “sometimes,” so you might have the place to yourself.

The final standout of the whole run is Sunday morning, August 2nd. A 7.2 ft, 15-second groundswell from the SW, with a glassy cross-offshore wind. The energy is strong (2171). The comments say “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a long period, deep-water swell, and at a point break, it

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Period (s)
1.5
SW
11
2.1
SW
11
1.8
SW
10
1.6
SW
9
0.8
SW
16
1.8
SW
14
2.4
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14
2.5
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13
2.2
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12
2.1
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12
1.9
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12
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12
1.7
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12
3.5
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16
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2.5
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2.3
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12
2.1
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
563
1087
585
388
310
1321
2193
2121
1427
1341
1042
972
835
5720
4493
3246
2474
1697
1602
1276
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
SSW
5
NE
15
WSW
10
SSE
10
SSE
20
S
15
S
10
WSW
10
W
10
NW
15
NNW
5
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10
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15
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S
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High Tide
7:02PM1.47m
7:26AM1.22m
7:47PM1.35m
8:19AM1.12m
8:39PM1.23m
9:26AM1.04m
9:46PM1.15m
10:50AM1.02m
11:06PM1.12m
12:10PM1.06m
00:19AM1.15m
1:09PM1.14m
1:13AM1.21m
Low Tide
1:25AM0.34m
1:22PM0.42m
2:15AM0.44m
2:11PM0.53m
3:16AM0.52m
3:19PM0.63m
4:36AM0.56m
4:53PM0.66m
5:58AM0.54m
6:19PM0.62m
6:59AM0.48m
7:17PM0.55m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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