Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
13.6° 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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 7,275 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with W 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 14th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 21st Jul)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a real mixed bag on our hands for Vredenberg Point. The good news is this spot is fairly consistent and exposed to a solid SW swell, so it’s not a total write-off. The bad news is that for most of the next 16 days, the surf is either too small, too messy, or flat-out too big. The real standout is a window of clean, glassy conditions mid-week, but if you’re a beginner, you’ll want to pick your moment carefully.

The first real chance to get wet is Tuesday afternoon, July 14th. It’s small, with a 3ft swell from the west, but the wind is glassy and the air is clear. The water is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so grab a thicker suit. The combined energy is weak (236), so it’s more of a longboard or funboard session.

Now, Wednesday morning, July 15th, is your standout. This is the pick of the forecast. The wind is dead calm, glassy, and the swell jumps to a clean 4ft from the WSW with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (1043), but for a point break like this, that long period will wrap in nicely and offer some great shape. This is an excellent session for intermediate surfers. The water is still a bit chilly.

Wednesday afternoon goes downhill fast. The swell jumps to 7ft from the SW, but the wind shifts to a cross-on 9 mph, and it gets choppy. Thursday morning through Friday stays in the 7ft to 8ft range, but the wind is cross or cross-on, making it pretty average. The combined energy is moderate to strong (up to 2494), but the quality just isn’t there for a stand-out session.

Saturday morning, July 18th, drops right off to 2ft, and the rest of the weekend and into Monday is a mix of small, weak, and cross-onshore wind. Nothing to get excited about.

Then it gets real. From Tuesday, July 21st, through to the end of the month, the swell is huge. 12ft to 15ft from the SW and WSW, with strong to very strong combined energy (up to 9534). Periods are long, 13 to 15 seconds. This is experts-only territory. The wind is often cross-offshore or even glassy on the morning of Sunday, July 26th, which would be incredible for a big wave crew. But for anyone else, it’s a pass. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during this period.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet is Wednesday morning, July 15th, for clean, glassy, long-period groundswell. After that, unless you’re a pro, the second week is a washout. Keep an eye on the 26th if you’re an expert.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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W
10
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16
2.2
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16
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.3
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13
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12
2
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11
1.8
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11
1.5
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0.7
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14
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14
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2.2
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12
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11
1.9
SSW
11
1.9
SSW
11
2.2
SW
15
3.5
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15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
133
897
2413
3468
2494
1791
1107
935
703
425
195
647
1599
1347
1208
966
829
814
2089
5682
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
5
SSE
0
SE
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
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10
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10
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SSW
20
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:27PM1.61m
3:43AM1.61m
4:12PM1.67m
4:29AM1.59m
4:56PM1.68m
5:13AM1.53m
5:38PM1.65m
5:57AM1.44m
6:20PM1.57m
6:40AM1.33m
7:02PM1.47m
7:26AM1.22m
7:47PM1.35m
8:19AM1.12m
Low Tide
9:38PM0.11m
9:58AM0.01m
10:25PM0.08m
10:40AM0.03m
11:11PM0.10m
11:21AM0.09m
11:55PM0.16m
12:00PM0.18m
00:39AM0.24m
12:40PM0.29m
1:25AM0.34m
1:22PM0.42m
2:15AM0.44m
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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.

Vredenberg Point is 24 km (15 miles) from the city of Saldanha. If you plan a holiday in West Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saldanha. Saldanha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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