Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
14.5° C
0.9° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,668 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period with SW 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 28) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.9m and 9s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Tue 28th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 28th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 28th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 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 solid run of swell on the way at Vredenberg Point, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The first few days have some decent waves, but the real standouts are a little further out. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

The action starts on Tuesday the 28th of July. It’s already a bit messy with a 8ft SW swell and a 14-second period, but the wind is a cross-off from the SE at 16 mph. The combined energy is strong at 2868, but the quality is just marginal. Not the best way to start.

Wednesday the 29th is where things turn on. The morning brings a glassy, offshore NE breeze at just 3 mph. The swell drops slightly to 7ft from the SW, still with a long 13-second period. The energy is still strong at 1433, and the conditions are clean and glassy. This is a serious session for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a bit choppy with a cross-on wind, so get in early.

Thursday the 30th morning is another beauty. Light ENE wind, glassy, with a 5ft SW swell and 13-second period. The energy is moderate at 864, but the quality is very good. Again, the afternoons are a write-off with a cross-on breeze.

The rest of the week into the weekend is smaller. Friday the 31st, Saturday the 1st of August, and Sunday the 2nd of August all have small 4ft to 4ft SW swells. The mornings are clean with cross-off winds, but the waves are marginal. Best for the longboard.

Now, the standout. Monday the 3rd of August is a cracker. The morning brings a 8ft WSW swell, 14-second period, and a light NE cross-off breeze at 6 mph. The energy is strong at 2346, and the conditions are clean. It’s for experienced surfers only, but it’s excellent. The afternoon gets messy again.

Then we have a bit of a lull on Tuesday the 4th before another big push. Wednesday the 5th of August morning is incredible. A 6ft SW swell, a very long 15-second period, and a light N cross-off wind. The energy is very strong at 2726, and it’s clean. This is a groundswell of the highest order, and at a point break like Vredenberg Point, it will be absolutely perfect. But get in before the afternoon, because it jumps to 12ft and becomes too big for paddle surfing.

The swell absolutely explodes from Thursday the 6th of August through Tuesday the 11th of August. We’re seeing 12ft to 13ft SW swells with massive energy readings between 4401 and 6113. The wind is favorable in the mornings, but the size is too big for this break. This is kite-surfing territory, not for paddle boards. A strong S wind on Friday the 7th makes a mess, and the conditions are poor.

The run continues with smaller, poor conditions from Saturday the 8th through Monday the 10th, with onshore winds and choppy surf. The best of the big stuff is gone by then.

The real pick of the entire 16-day window is Wednesday the 5th of August morning. The combination of a very long period SW groundswell, glassy offshore wind, and a point break setup will be world-class. The other standout is the Wednesday the 29th of July morning session. Both are for experienced surfers with clean, powerful lines.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
16
2.3
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
2
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
0.7
WSW
16
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
2
WSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6108
2247
2032
1482
1346
1164
1067
864
809
680
473
409
250
589
501
552
527
479
1833
Wind (km/h)
35
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
25
ESE
5
NE
15
S
15
SE
5
ENE
15
S
15
SE
10
E
10
SSE
15
ESE
15
NNE
15
NW
20
NNE
15
N
5
NW
5
E
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-on
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High Tide
2:33AM1.36m
3:01PM1.40m
3:07AM1.42m
3:33PM1.48m
3:39AM1.46m
4:03PM1.54m
4:10AM1.47m
4:33PM1.57m
4:42AM1.47m
5:03PM1.58m
5:15AM1.44m
5:35PM1.56m
Low Tide
8:36PM0.39m
8:52AM0.24m
9:10PM0.32m
9:22AM0.19m
9:41PM0.26m
9:51AM0.15m
10:12PM0.23m
10:19AM0.14m
10:42PM0.21m
10:47AM0.15m
11:14PM0.21m
11:17AM0.18m
11:47PM0.23m
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6:07
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Temp °C
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20
18
15
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Feels °C
6
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12
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14
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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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