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Vredenberg Point surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 25 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Vredenberg Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
15.2° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)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 (May 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period. 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 26th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 27th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 27th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Mon 1 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | |
2146 | 1435 | 1237 | 1915 | 6113 | 7491 | 5220 | 6106 | 6335 | 4968 | 3949 | 3199 | 2467 | 1626 | 1240 | 895 | 723 | 553 | 505 | 671 | 1748 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:43PM1.34m | 12:24PM1.21m | 00:30AM1.37m | 1:07PM1.27m | 1:10AM1.40m | 1:45PM1.32m | 1:47AM1.42m | 2:19PM1.36m | 2:22AM1.43m | 2:52PM1.39m | 2:57AM1.43m | 3:25PM1.40m | 3:31AM1.42m | 4:00PM1.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:20AM0.36m | 6:24PM0.46m | 7:02AM0.31m | 7:08PM0.42m | 7:38AM0.26m | 7:46PM0.38m | 8:12AM0.23m | 8:22PM0.35m | 8:44AM0.21m | 8:56PM0.33m | 9:16AM0.21m | 9:30PM0.32m | 9:49AM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — |
 | 5:52 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 |
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Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 17 |
14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 14 |
 kJ | 2146 | 1435 | 1237 | 1915 | 6113 | 7491 | 5220 | 6106 | 6335 | 4968 | 3949 | 3199 | 2467 | 1626 | 1240 | 895 | 723 | 553 | 505 | 671 | 1748 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 10 | SSW 14 | WSW 16 | SW 21 |
| kJ | — | — | 132 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 80 | 201 | 110 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 12 | S 11 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 154 | 18 |
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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).
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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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