Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S 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 0.4m and 4s. 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 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down for Vredenberg Point.
The long-range shows some real promise, but we gotta wade through a slow start first. The first few days are a total mess with strong cross-off winds on Thursday the 13th that just ruin the face. Friday morning the 14th cleans up a bit, but the swell sits at 6ft with a powerful 15-second period, and the moderate breeze keeps it average. The real window opens Monday the 17th. The morning is the standout of the first week. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell from the WSW, clean 13-second period, and glassy wind. The combined energy is a solid 2412, so there’s plenty of push. This is a good one for experienced surfers as it’s on the bigger side. The afternoon gets choppy, so get out early.
The middle of the week, from Tuesday the 18th through Thursday the 20th, is a mixed bag of dodgy wind and less-than-ideal swell direction. Friday the 21st is small. Saturday the 22nd, however, is another highlight. The morning session is a beauty: a 4ft groundswell from the SW with a 15-second period, light offshore wind from the east, and glassy conditions. The energy is a moderate 1022. This is a proper long-period groundswell that will wrap beautifully into the point. It’s small, but it will be clean and lined up. The point break will handle that long period nicely.
Heading into the end of the month, there’s a bit of a lull with small, choppy surf. Then, look at the 27th of August. Thursday morning brings a 4ft swell from the WSW with a very long 18-second period, light offshore winds, and clean faces. The energy is 1524, which is solid. This is a lovely, long-period groundswell for the point. The morning of the 28th of August is a monster, with a 10ft swell and plenty of energy at 3666, but the forecast says it’s too big for this break. Unless you’re a proper charger, that’s a skip.
So, for the best score, I’d aim for the Monday morning, August 17th and the Saturday morning, August 22nd. The 27th is also a cracker, but it’s a long way out. The point is fairly consistent, so there’s always another pulse coming.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Wed night, calm by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1809 | 3229 | 2511 | 2028 | 1292 | 1413 | 1196 | 1306 | 1325 | 1440 | 1384 | 1667 | 2489 | 2412 | 2053 | 1488 | 964 | 599 | 452 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:30AM1.62m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:27PM0.05m | 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 | ||||||
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 | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | 6:17 | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 17 | 13 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 1809 | 3229 | 2511 | 2028 | 1292 | 1413 | 1196 | 1306 | 1325 | 1440 | 1384 | 1667 | 2489 | 2412 | 2053 | 1488 | 964 | 599 | 452 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | — | NNE 5 | — | — | NW 4 | W 5 | W 6 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 898 | — | 20 | — | — | 13 | 19 | 23 | 59 | — | — | — | 98 | — | — | 218 | 252 | 416 | 250 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 17 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 6 |
| kJ | 98 | 172 | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 149 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 117 | 84 | 63 | 158 | 70 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 422 |
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