Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
12.5° C
2.8° 

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 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, WSW swell with 3,229 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period with WSW 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 14th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 17th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 13th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break it down for what’s coming at Vredenberg Point.

This spot is a solid point break, consistent, and it loves a SW swell. That’s exactly what we’ve got rolling in. The water is running at 55°F, which is a full 5°F colder than normal, so you’ll want a good hood and gloves.

Kicking off on August 13th, we see a good 8ft swell from the WSW, with a long 17-second period. That’s a ton of energy (3229). The morning has a cross-off wind from the NNE at 22 mph, keeping the faces clean. The afternoon wind backs off to a light cross-shore from the NW at 6 mph, and the swell holds at 7ft. Good start to the run.

Friday the 14th drops a little to 6ft in the morning, still with a long 15-second period. A moderate cross-off from the N at 12 mph keeps it clean. The afternoon glass-off is sweet – light NW wind at 3 mph, swell bumps back up to 6ft. Very nice.

Now Saturday the 15th is the one. The morning is straight glass. The wind is from the ESE at just 3 mph, not a ripple on the water. The swell is a clean 6ft from the WSW, 14-second period, and the energy is at 1327. This is your session. The afternoon gets onshore and choppy, so you’ve got to be in the water early. Crowds are a possibility but not always, so you’ve got a shot at some peelers to yourself.

Sunday the 16th morning is a bit of a mixed bag with a light cross-onshore from the WNW at 3 mph, but the swell holds at 6ft. The afternoon goes onshore from the SW, turning messy.

Monday the 17th bumps up to 8ft in the morning with a clean cross-off from the S, but it’s getting big. The period drops to 13 seconds. The afternoon wind picks up and chops it out.

August 19th brings a weird one. The morning is 8ft but the period is a short 7 seconds, with a fresh cross-shore from the SSE at 22 mph. It’s lumpy, messy. That afternoon the swell hits 10ft, but with that short period and strong wind, it’s a no-go for paddle surfing, more of a kite day.

That bumpy stretch continues through the 20th, then the swell fades to the 4ft to 5ft range on the 21st and 22nd. The 22nd morning does have a pulse of 5ft with a very long 17-second period, but the wind is cross-shore.

The real winner in the second week is August 23rd. That morning brings a solid 7ft SW swell, a nice 13-second period, and a clean cross-off wind from the ESE at 9 mph. That’s a standout. The energy is strong at 1783. The wind stays good through the day.

After that, it fades again from the 24th into the 26th, with waves dropping to the 3ft to 5ft range. Not much to get excited about. Things kick back up on the 27th of August with a 6ft WSW swell, a 13-second period, and clean cross-off winds in the morning. That pattern repeats into the 28th.

So the best early call is Saturday morning, August 15th for glassy 6ft waves. For the longer look, circle Sunday, August 23rd for clean 7ft surf. Water is cold, but the waves will be worth it.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Thu morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the S by Tue night).

Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
WSW
17
2.2
WSW
16
2
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
15
1.8
WSW
15
1.8
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
2
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
2
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
13
2.4
WSW
13
2.3
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
2.3
SSW
7
3
SSW
8
2.5
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3229
2511
1933
1292
1413
1196
1306
1306
1440
1384
1690
2668
2412
2026
1756
1125
838
437
489
866
934
Wind (km/h)
35
NNE
10
NW
20
N
20
N
5
NW
5
SE
5
ESE
20
SSW
5
SW
5
WNW
10
SW
10
SSE
5
S
20
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
25
S
30
SSE
35
SSE
35
S
25
S
Wind State
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cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
3:52PM1.74m
4:10AM1.61m
4:30PM1.74m
4:47AM1.56m
5:05PM1.69m
5:23AM1.48m
5:40PM1.60m
5:59AM1.37m
6:14PM1.47m
6:35AM1.26m
6:50PM1.33m
7:16AM1.14m
7:33PM1.19m
Low Tide
9:40AM-0.00m
10:07PM0.02m
10:16AM0.01m
10:46PM0.04m
10:51AM0.07m
11:22PM0.10m
11:25AM0.16m
11:57PM0.20m
11:58AM0.27m
00:32AM0.31m
12:31PM0.40m
1:09AM0.44m
1:09PM0.53m
1:57AM0.56m
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7:28
7:26
7:26
7:24
7:24
7:22
7:22
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6:17
6:19
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Temp °C
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24
18
14
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Feels °C
14
19
14
11
11
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13
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14
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16
13
12
7
8
7
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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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