Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Issued: 7 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
14.3° C

1.3°C colder than average for this time of year

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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,944 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 4th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 6th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 8th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Alright, let’s see what Vredenberg Point has cookin’ in the next couple of weeks.

We don’t have to wait long – small clean surf shows up on the very first Saturday morning. Water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing crazy. Saturday the 4th of July starts with a 3ft SW swell at 11 seconds, wind cross-off from the north at 9 mph. It’s clean but small, and the combined wave energy is moderate (423). The afternoon drops to 2ft but the period stretches to a very long 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy (482). Long period means better shape and more punch at this point, but the sets will be spaced out. Light north winds keep it tidy.

Sunday the 5th of July morning is dead glassy – no wind at all, 3ft of SW swell at 14 seconds. Combined energy is 475 – moderate but with that long period, it’s going to be smooth and fun. That’s a great session for an early paddle, likely uncrowded. The afternoon gets a cross-onshore breeze and the swell jumps to 4ft but with a shorter period of 9 seconds – gets a bit lumpy, not as good.

Now Monday the 6th of July – this is the one. Morning brings a solid 8ft SW groundswell at 12 seconds, combined energy up to 1375 – that’s strong. Wind is light cross-off from the SE at 6 mph, and the report says excellent for experienced surfers. That’s well over 5ft, so beginners stay on the beach. The afternoon gets a cross-chop, but that morning window is the standout of the first week.

Tuesday the 7th through Thursday the 9th, the swell stays hefty – between 7ft and 8ft – but the wind is cross or cross-shore, and the comments say marginal. Energy is still high (1497 to 3020), but it’s gonna be choppy. Not the cleanest.

Friday the 10th of July turns it around. Morning has a 5ft SW swell, light cross-off from the NNE, and clean – excellent for experienced paddlers. The afternoon goes glassy: 7ft SSW swell at 12 seconds, combined energy 1219 – strong and smooth. This is your other standout. Glassy conditions, a solid 6ft of groundswell, and light airs. Crowds might show up later.

Saturday the 11th of July keeps the quality: morning offshore from the NE at 3 mph, 6ft SSW swell at 12 seconds, energy 1133 – clean and lined up perfectly for the point. Afternoon turns onshore, but the morning is a winner.

Sunday the 12th of July fades a bit – 3ft in the morning with glassy conditions, nice but not a standout. Monday the 13th into Tuesday the 14th, the swell drops and the wind gets messy. Bit of a lull.

Wednesday the 15th of July is a washout – fresh cross-onshore wind at 18 mph and only 4ft of SW swell. Don’t bother.

Now, Thursday the 16th of July through Friday the 17th of July brings a monster – we’re talking 15ft to 13ft of SW groundswell, periods up to 15 seconds. Combined energy is massive (6893 to 7745). But the report says it’s too big for this break. A point break with that much power will be dangerous and mostly closing out. Only for absolute experts, and even then, be careful. Not recommended.

That eases down from Saturday the 18th (8ft) into Sunday the 19th (5ft), with Sunday morning looking promising again – offshore from the ENE at 6 mph, clean, energy 882. A decent end to the period.

So, the best on offer: Monday the 6th of July morning for the big clean swell, and Friday the 10th of July afternoon for the glassy 6ft conditions. The 16th–17th is way too big for this spot. Stay smart.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Fri
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
3
2
1
3
4
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
4
4
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
1.3
WSW
9
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
1.2
WSW
9
1.9
WSW
12
2.3
WSW
12
2.1
WSW
12
2
SW
12
2
SW
13
2.2
SW
12
2.5
SW
13
2.4
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
2.3
SW
15
2
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
2
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
338
191
248
309
221
232
1005
1375
1166
1188
1240
1415
2172
2012
1568
2148
1528
1285
932
754
1132
Wind (km/h)
10
N
15
N
10
N
5
ENE
0
SW
5
SSW
10
SSE
10
SE
20
S
15
S
15
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
15
S
10
NNE
5
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
5:39AM1.34m
6:07PM1.44m
6:18AM1.29m
6:45PM1.41m
7:02AM1.24m
7:29PM1.38m
7:57AM1.19m
8:23PM1.35m
9:05AM1.15m
9:28PM1.33m
10:23AM1.15m
10:43PM1.33m
11:41AM1.20m
Low Tide
11:39PM0.35m
11:44AM0.27m
00:16AM0.36m
12:19PM0.31m
00:59AM0.38m
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
part cloud
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:52
5:53
5:53
5:54
5:54
5:55
5:55
5:57
 mm
Temp °C
14
14
15
16
16
17
16
16
18
17
16
17
16
15
17
16
14
17
16
13
14
Feels °C
11
9
11
14
14
15
14
15
16
14
14
14
13
11
13
12
10
14
13
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
1.3
WSW
9
1.3
WSW
9
1.1
WSW
8
1.2
WSW
9
1.9
WSW
12
2.3
WSW
12
2.1
WSW
12
2
SW
12
2
SW
13
2.2
SW
12
2.5
SW
13
2.4
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
2.3
SW
15
2
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
2
SSW
12
Energy kJ
338
191
228
273
160
232
1005
1375
1166
1188
1240
1415
2172
2012
1568
2148
1528
1285
932
754
1132
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
8
0.9
W
8
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.2
WSW
18
1
SW
14
1.1
W
11
1
W
11
0.3
SW
22
0.5
SW
20
1.3
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
0.1
S
13
1.8
S
9
1.7
S
9
1.3
S
9
0.5
W
13
Energy kJ
140
103
248
309
221
202
31
355
302
235
73
188
962
1052
3
493
450
274
87
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.7
WSW
10
0.1
SW
19
0.1
S
8
0.1
SW
24
0.2
W
16
0.4
WSW
14
Energy kJ
80
129
6
1
94
14
1
22
20
69
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
3
1
S
5
1.7
S
6
1.7
S
8
1.7
S
9
Energy kJ
5
46
207
337
471
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
70
0
0
0
13
3
0
15
3
3
15
13
13
13
13
13
15
3
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in West Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
4
5
9
8
9
6
5
5
8
5
8
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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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