Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 8 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 3,313 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore 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 (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| 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.
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let's break down what's on the menu for Vredenberg Point.
Right from the start, the first few days are a bust for a proper surf. There's a lot of size in the water, but the wind is a messy cross-shore, and the ocean is just too lumpy to enjoy. It's a tough watch, but we've got to be patient.
The first real window opens on Saturday, July 11th. The early morning session is the one to aim for. The swell has eased to a solid 7ft from the SSW with a nice, long 12-second period. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the ESE, giving us clean, smooth lines. The wave energy is still powerful (1539), so this is one for the experienced folks who know the Point. It's the clear highlight of the first week.
The surf gets smaller and more ordinary through Sunday and into the middle of the week, with only tiny 3ft waves on Monday and Tuesday for a longboard.
Looking ahead, Friday, July 17th morning is another absolute beauty. We've got a 7ft SW swell with a 12-second period, but the real key is the clean offshore wind from the E. The wave energy is still strong (1223), and with those light offshores, the Point will be firing. Another one for the experienced crew.
And then, get this – the end of the second week is looking huge. Wednesday, July 22nd and Thursday, July 23rd are showing a massive pulse of swell, hitting 10ft to 12ft from the SW. The period is a very long 14 to 16 seconds, meaning the Point will handle the size, but this is true heavy-water territory for experts only. The winds look to be light and clean from the N/NNE, so the surface will be smooth, but the power will be next level. The wave energy is off the charts at 4796 and 4808. That's a long-range forecast, so it's exciting but keep your fingers crossed. For the rest of us, your best bets are the 11th and the 17th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 11 | SSW 13 | W 10 | SW 12 | W 12 | WSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1657 | 2358 | 3313 | 3208 | 3068 | 2548 | 2196 | 1866 | 1354 | 1138 | 475 | 494 | 408 | 260 | 118 | 157 | 192 | 117 | 93 | 103 | 171 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 2:39PM1.52m | 2:55AM1.59m | 3:27PM1.61m | 3:43AM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:26AM0.09m | 8:48PM0.17m | 9:14AM0.03m | 9:38PM0.11m | 9:58AM0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 |
 | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | 6:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 |
| kJ | 1657 | 2358 | 3313 | 2032 | 3068 | 2548 | 2196 | 1866 | 1354 | 1138 | 475 | 494 | 408 | 260 | 118 | 157 | 127 | 117 | 80 | 74 | 119 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 | SW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | W 12 | W 8 |
| kJ | 976 | — | — | — | — | 37 | 114 | 175 | 152 | 225 | 278 | 189 | 182 | 123 | 66 | 114 | 192 | 111 | 93 | 103 | 49 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | SW 18 | W 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 6 | S 5 | SW 12 | WSW 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | 13 | 255 | 41 | 38 | 33 | 61 | 41 | 15 | 18 | 8 | 73 | 171 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | — | SSW 13 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 151 | — | 3208 | 302 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 13 | 15 | 422 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 63 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 117 |
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