
Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 3,361 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
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Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s ahead for Vredenberg Point. This spot is a classic point break, and it’s going to be the main event for the next couple of weeks. The water’s sitting at 59°, which is a touch cooler than average for this time of year, nothing crazy though.
We’ve got a slow start, but strap in, because from Monday the 6th morning, it’s game on. The early call is for some solid groundswell. Monday morning sees a clean 7ft WSW swell rolling in with a nice 11-second period, and light offshore ESE airs. The wave energy is strong at 1195, promising some proper shape off the point. This is excellent for experienced surfers.
Tuesday the 7th keeps the momentum going. Morning session is looking prime again with a clean 6ft SW groundswell, period jumping up to 12 seconds and energy at 1362. The wind stays light offshore from the ESE. This is the standout of the first week – clean, powerful lines.
The week builds. Wednesday the 8th gets a bit more challenging as the wind swings onshore and picks up, making things choppy. Thursday the 9th, the swell pumps up to a solid 10ft from the SSW, but it’s going to be too much for the point. The energy is massive – 3361 and hitting over 5000 in the arvo – that’s serious power, but only for the brave and experienced. Friday the 10th holds the 10ft mark in the morning but then drops slightly. The real gem is Friday afternoon when it goes glassy with an 8ft SSW swell.
Saturday the 11th looks magic. Morning has a clean 8ft SSW swell with offshore NE wind. The afternoon? Flawless. Glassy conditions with a 7ft SSW swell, period at 12 seconds. That’s a potential session to lock in.
The surf then eases off. Sunday the 12th has a smaller 5ft swell, still clean. Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th see the size drop further, with weaker energy down around 272-660, still clean but no longer a standout.
We get a bit of a lull through mid-week, with tiny waves on Wednesday the 15th. Things start to build again on Thursday the 16th with a clean 4ft WSW swell coming back to life. Then on Friday the 17th, we see a new pulse of 8ft SW swell, but the winds are cross-onshore, so it’s messy.
The real highlight of the second week looks to be Sunday the 19th of July. The forecast shows a clean 7ft WSW groundswell, 13-second period, light offshore SE breeze, and strong energy at 1502. That is a long-range standout worth keeping an eye on, though a week out, treat it as promising rather than certain. After that, the swell hangs around but the consistency and quality drop off into the next week.
Don’t sleep on those mornings with the offshore winds – that’s when Vredenberg Point really talks to you. After the big stuff on the 9th and 10th, the crowd might be a bit thinner, but it’s always worth remembering that this spot can get busy on the good days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1126 | 917 | 911 | 1100 | 1352 | 1972 | 1671 | 1387 | 2358 | 3361 | 3208 | 3256 | 3068 | 2472 | 2060 | 1573 | 1361 | 1064 | 634 | 516 | 384 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:29PM1.38m | 7:57AM1.19m | 8:23PM1.35m | 9:05AM1.15m | 9:28PM1.33m | 10:23AM1.15m | 10:43PM1.33m | 11:41AM1.20m | 11:58PM1.38m | 12:49PM1.30m | 1:04AM1.46m | 1:48PM1.41m | 2:02AM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:00PM0.37m | 1:48AM0.40m | 1:50PM0.44m | 2:50AM0.41m | 2:54PM0.49m | 4:03AM0.40m | 4:14PM0.51m | 5:22AM0.36m | 5:39PM0.47m | 6:33AM0.27m | 6:52PM0.38m | 7:34AM0.18m | 7:54PM0.27m | ||||||||
7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
1126 | 917 | 911 | 1100 | 1352 | 1972 | 1671 | 1387 | 2358 | 3361 | 2032 | 3256 | 3068 | 2472 | 2060 | 1573 | 1361 | 1064 | 634 | 516 | 384 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 13 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | W 14 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | SSW 13 |
69 | 299 | 486 | 240 | 188 | 188 | 719 | 1052 | — | — | — | — | 16 | 47 | 97 | 116 | 118 | 114 | 79 | 72 | 232 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 22 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | W 10 |
— | — | — | 22 | 73 | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 15 | 13 | 30 | 40 | 63 | 48 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — | SSW 13 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 126 | — | 3208 | 338 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 213 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
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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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