Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
13.4° C
1.9° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 7,763 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 18th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 24th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

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

We’re kicking off with a decent little run of surf. The opening window is promising, with a solid groundswell filling in. The water temp is sitting right about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Saturday 18 July starts off with a clean, glassy morning. We’ve got a 3ft swell rolling in from the SSW, and with the wind dead calm and the sea surface like a mirror, it’s a real good opportunity to get out there and enjoy some nice, clean waves. The energy is moderate (434). The afternoon sees the wind shift to a light cross-onshore, and the swell bumps up a little in period, but the quality drops off. It’s not the best time of day.

Sunday 19 July is the standout of the early run. The morning is glassy again, with a clean 4ft swell from the SW, a 12-second period, and the combined energy climbing to a solid 711. The conditions are very good – this is the session to aim for. The afternoon turns choppier as the cross-onshore wind picks up.

Monday 20 July is a write-off. The swell is a bit mixed up, the wind is messy, and the afternoon gets downright choppy and poor. A day to give a miss.

Tuesday 21 July through to the end of the week sees the swell size building significantly. Tuesday morning has a 4ft SW swell, but the wind is light cross-shore, making it a bit tricky. The afternoon gets bigger, with a 7ft SW swell packing a lot of energy (1453), but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s not as clean as it could be.

Wednesday 22 July is where things get serious. The swell jumps to 8ft in the morning and then 10ft in the afternoon, with the combined energy hitting over 2200. The wind is moderate cross-shore, and the comment is that the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s a beast. The morning is marginal, the afternoon is simply too big for most.

Thursday 23 July is a highlight for the experienced crew. The morning sees a 7ft SW swell with a 12-second period, but the wind is a light cross-offshore, cleaning the waves up nicely. The energy is strong (1280), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a big, powerful, clean wave – a real challenge but a beauty if you’re up for it. The afternoon gets a bit messy again.

Friday 24 July is another day of very large surf. 12ft from the SW, with a staggering 16-second period in the morning, pushing the energy to 5436. The wind is moderate cross-shore. Again, the forecast says it’s too big for this break. This is strictly for the big-wave specialists, and even then, it’s a serious call.

Saturday 25 July starts big with a 10ft SW swell and a light cross-offshore wind, making it clean. The energy is 3041. This is still a big, powerful wave, but the clean conditions make it a better prospect for experts than the previous day. The afternoon drops to 7ft but gets a bit bumpier.

Sunday 26 July is a write-off for surfing. The wind is howling from the S at 19-22 mph, creating lumpy, choppy, and poor conditions. The swell is still a solid 6-6ft, but with that wind, it’s a mess. This setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Monday 27 July is another excellent option for experienced surfers. A 7ft SW swell with a very long 15-second period, and a light cross-offshore wind from the east. The energy is 2541, and the conditions are clean. This is a long-period groundswell, so it’ll be a bit more lined up and powerful, with longer gaps between sets. The morning is the pick.

From Tuesday 28 July onwards, the swell starts to back off. The rest of the week and into the start of August sees a drop in size, with waves mostly in the 3ft to 5ft range. The wind is a bit all over the place, with a few clean pockets. Thursday 30 July morning offers a nice 3ft swell from the WSW with a very long 16-second period and clean conditions – a good option for a smaller, more relaxed session. The first few days of August look small and a bit inconsistent, with a few clean mornings but nothing to get too excited about.

Overall, the best bets are Sunday 19 July morning for a fun, clean, intermediate-friendly session, and then Thursday 23 July morning and Monday 27 July morning for the experienced crew looking for a bigger, more powerful, clean wave. The big stuff from 22-25 July is mostly too large for this spot.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Thursday
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
10
1
SSW
9
1
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.9
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
9
1.3
SSW
9
0.8
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
2
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
3.5
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
425
172
330
537
450
478
907
530
280
310
658
1429
1668
2179
2256
1706
1280
1141
7763
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
0
SE
5
W
5
WSW
0
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSW
5
WNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
10
N
10
N
10
SW
15
SSE
Wind State
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High Tide
5:57AM1.44m
6:20PM1.57m
6:40AM1.33m
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
Low Tide
11:55PM0.16m
12:00PM0.18m
00:39AM0.24m
12:40PM0.29m
1:25AM0.34m
1:22PM0.42m
2:15AM0.44m
2:11PM0.53m
3:16AM0.52m
3:19PM0.63m
4:36AM0.56m
4:53PM0.66m
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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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