Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
13.7°C
1.8° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,850 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s. 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 26th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 26th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 25th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got on offer for the Vredenberg Point area.

Alright, listen up. The next couple of weeks are going to be a bit of a mixed bag, with plenty of onshore wind messing things up. The water's sitting at 57°, which is a solid 3° cooler than normal for this time of year, so you'll be wanting a good 4/3. We're looking at a pretty average run of surf for the first week, but there are a couple of windows that could be absolute magic if you time it right.

Sunday the 23rd kicks off with some 7ft to 7ft SW swell (13-second period) but the 9 to 19 mph cross-shore winds from the SSE and S are going to make it lumpy. It's a bit of a mess, not worth paddling out for.

Monday the 24th is much the same story – dropping to 6ft SW swell but still messy with strong cross-shore winds. Not your day.

Tuesday the 25th has some solid 7ft SW swell (14-second period) but again, it's getting chopped up by the wind. You're better off waiting.

Now, Wednesday the 26th is where it gets interesting. For the morning, we've got 5ft of WSW swell with a 13-second period, and the wind is going glassy from the ENE at just 3 mph. This is the standout of the first week. The wave energy is moderate (1192), and with those clean conditions, Vredenberg Point will be offering up some proper lines. This is a point break that loves a SW swell, and while this is a touch more westerly, the glassy conditions will make it pure bliss. It's an intermediate wave, so get on it. The afternoon sees the wind swing onshore again, so be there first thing.

Thursday the 27th through to Saturday the 30th is a write-off. The swell drops, the wind is all over the place, and you'll be fighting chop. Not worth the effort.

Sunday the 31st morning sees a bit of a pulse back up to 6ft WSW swell (13 seconds) with a light NNW breeze. It's still cross-shore, but it's a better prospect than the last few days. Still, not a standout.

Now, here's the real gold. Tuesday the 1st of September morning. The swell is a solid 7ft from the SW with a 13-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the ESE at 9 mph. The combined wave energy is strong at 1918. This is a proper session. The afternoon, however, the swell jumps to 10ft from the SW, which is going to be too big for this spot and is really only for experts.

Wednesday the 2nd of September also has 10ft SW swell, but it's just too big for the point to handle cleanly. The wind is offshore in the morning but the size is just too much. It'll be a washing machine for most.

Thursday the 3rd is another day of strong onshore winds and messy surf. Give it a miss.

But then we get Friday the 4th of September morning. The swell drops back to a manageable 5ft from the W (11 seconds), and we have another glassy morning with a light 3 mph NNW wind. The wave energy is moderate (721). This is the second true standout of the outlook. Get on it early, because the afternoon wind will mess it up again.

The rest of the second week is a mixture of small swell and onshore wind, not worth getting excited about.

So, to sum it up: Wednesday the 26th of August morning and Tuesday the 1st of September morning are your best bets for clean, fun waves. If you can only pick one, the 1st of September has more size and power, but the 26th of August will be a classic, glassy point break session. Get amongst it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the S by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
28
Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
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2.1
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.6
SSW
10
1.4
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.4
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.2
S
11
1.2
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1442
1500
980
723
555
836
1657
1712
1253
760
473
478
540
438
422
338
519
687
724
801
781
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
30
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
35
S
30
S
25
S
35
S
20
SSE
5
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20
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NE
10
NNW
10
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15
SSE
15
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35
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High Tide
12:56PM1.11m
1:01AM1.17m
1:35PM1.23m
1:40AM1.28m
2:07PM1.36m
2:13AM1.38m
2:36PM1.47m
2:44AM1.46m
3:04PM1.57m
3:15AM1.52m
3:33PM1.64m
3:45AM1.55m
4:02PM1.68m
4:17AM1.55m
Low Tide
7:08PM0.57m
7:27AM0.43m
7:46PM0.46m
7:59AM0.32m
8:18PM0.35m
8:27AM0.23m
8:47PM0.25m
8:55AM0.15m
9:16PM0.17m
9:22AM0.10m
9:44PM0.11m
9:49AM0.08m
10:14PM0.08m
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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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