Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
13.8° C
1.7° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,922 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 22nd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 26th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 25th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, let's get straight into it. We've got a solid run of surf coming up for Vredenberg Point, so let's break it down.

The standout session of the whole 16-day window is hands down Saturday morning, August 22nd. Glassy conditions, clean lines, with a 4-foot SSW swell rolling in on a 10-second period. The water is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want a decent spring suit. The combined energy is a solid 657, and with that WNW wind at just 3 mph, it's gonna be silky smooth. This is the one to paddle out for.

After that, the swell builds but the wind turns messy. Sunday the 23rd sees a 7-foot WSW swell with a longer 13-second period, but a cross-shore SSE wind at 9 mph will put a bit of chop on it. The combined energy jumps to 1613, showing a lot more power in the water. Sunday afternoon gets worse with a 16 mph southerly. Monday and Tuesday are mostly blown out by strong cross-shore winds, making it a tough paddle.

We do get a bit of a reprieve on Thursday morning, August 27th. It's not big, with a 4-foot SSW swell and an 11-second period, but the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the north at 6 mph, cleaning it right up. The combined energy is 634. A good option if you want some smaller, cleaner waves.

Then we hit a really promising run starting Friday, August 28th. The morning is clean with a 3-foot WSW groundswell from a very long 16-second period and a gentle offshore easterly at 9 mph. The energy is 844. But the real highlight of this stretch is Friday afternoon: a 5-foot WSW swell, 14-second period, and completely glassy conditions with a light northerly. The combined energy is 1133, and it's touted as excellent for experienced surfers. This is your second big call.

The following week gets consistent but largely average. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are clean but with a building 8-foot swell that will be too much for beginners. The morning of Monday, August 31st is a good one, with a 8-foot SW swell, 11-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE. The energy is 1223, and it's marked as excellent for experienced surfers.

Looking further out, the first week of September sees some monster swell. Wednesday, September 2nd morning is glassy with a 8-foot SW swell and a 13-second period (energy 2232), which is excellent for experienced surfers. But by the afternoon, a 15-foot WSW swell with an 18-second period rolls in, and the energy skyrockets to 11512. That's too big and powerful for Vredenberg Point, pushing it into expert-only territory, and even then, it might be a white-knuckle session. The same goes for the 13-foot+ swells on September 3rd and 5th. The setup is more interesting for tow-in or kite surfing than paddle surfing on those days.

So, to sum it up: your absolute best bets are Saturday morning, August 22nd, and Friday afternoon, August 28th. The first week of September has huge potential but is for the brave and the very experienced only.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the S by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
10
1.1
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
2.1
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
11
1.3
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
1.9
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.4
S
11
1.2
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
11
0.8
WSW
15
1
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
292
383
647
1442
1500
980
763
517
744
1811
1824
1253
722
543
466
356
356
252
481
917
943
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
15
SW
10
SSE
15
SSE
25
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
40
S
25
S
25
SSE
30
S
20
SSE
5
S
20
S
5
NNE
10
N
5
WSW
20
SSE
15
E
5
N
30
N
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High Tide
11:51AM1.00m
00:05AM1.07m
12:56PM1.11m
1:01AM1.17m
1:35PM1.23m
1:40AM1.28m
2:07PM1.36m
2:13AM1.38m
2:36PM1.47m
2:44AM1.46m
3:04PM1.57m
3:15AM1.52m
3:33PM1.64m
3:45AM1.55m
Low Tide
6:10PM0.67m
6:46AM0.54m
7:08PM0.57m
7:27AM0.43m
7:46PM0.46m
7:59AM0.32m
8:18PM0.35m
8:27AM0.23m
8:47PM0.25m
8:55AM0.15m
9:16PM0.17m
9:22AM0.10m
9:44PM0.11m
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7:13
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7:11
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6:23
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6:27
6:27
6:28
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Temp °C
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16
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32
26
Feels °C
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25
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22
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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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