Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 27 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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,815 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with S 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 1st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s take a look at what’s on the cards for Vredenberg Point. This is a point break that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the swell, with an optimum swell direction from the southwest. The water temperature is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – about 3° below average, so don’t forget a thicker wetsuit.

The outlook kicks off on Thursday the 27th of August, but it’s not much to write home about. Thursday morning has a 5ft SSW swell, but the wind is light and onshore, and the combined wave energy is weak at 737. It’s marginal at best, and by the afternoon, the wind picks up to 12 mph from the SSW, turning it cross-onshore and choppy – forget it.

Friday the 28th of August morning is where things start to look a bit better. The swell drops to 4ft from the south, with a light glassy wind from the ESE at 3 mph. The combined energy is still moderate at 708, but the conditions are glassy and clean. It’s not pumping, but it’s a nice little window for a ride. The afternoon, though, gets messy again with strong cross-onshore winds.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are a write-off – strong winds, lumpy conditions, and poor surf. The swell pushes up to 8ft on Sunday morning from the SW, with high energy (2021), but the wind is cross-shore and messy. Not worth paddling out.

Monday the 31st of August morning has a 7ft WSW swell, light cross-onshore breeze, and moderate energy at 1082. It’s marginal, but if you’re keen, it might be rideable. The rest of the day though, the wind picks up and it’s rubbish.

Tuesday the 1st of September morning sees a solid 8ft SW swell with a 13-second period, light cross-onshore wind, and strong energy (1806). It’s marginal, but the swell direction is good for this break. The afternoon goes offshore but still marginal.

Now, Wednesday the 2nd of September is a big one – a 13ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is massive at 7008. But here’s the thing: the wind is favorable, but that swell is too big for this break. It’s only for experts, and even then, it’s pushing it. The afternoon is similar with a cross-shore wind.

Thursday the 3rd of September through to Saturday the 5th of September morning is all strong winds and big, messy swell – not good. The standout in this whole outlook is actually Saturday the 5th of September morning. The swell drops to 6ft from the SSW, with a light offshore wind from the ENE at 6 mph, and the combined energy is moderate at 872. The conditions are clean. That’s your best bet for a decent session.

Sunday the 6th of September morning has a smaller 3ft WSW swell with a very long 16-second period, light offshore wind from the NE at 6 mph, and moderate energy (721). It’s clean but small. The long period means it’ll be a bit more powerful than the size suggests, but it might break a bit straight at a point break. Still, it’s worth a look.

After that, from Monday the 7th of September onwards, the surf drops off significantly – small swells, weak energy, and poor conditions. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations. The period from the 7th to the 10th of September is mostly flat or messy, with swell heights below 3ft and weak energy.

The rest of the forecast into the second week gets a bit more interesting around the 10th and 11th of September, but it’s far out. On the 11th of September morning, there’s a 13ft SW swell with a 12-second period, strong energy (4341), but it’s again too big for this break. The afternoon is similar. So, keep an eye on the forecasts, but nothing solid this far out.

Overall, the best bet is Saturday the 5th of September morning – clean, moderate swell, good direction, and light offshore wind. After that, Sunday the 6th morning is a smaller but clean option. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too big.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the S by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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SSW
11
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16
1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
471
463
422
291
631
577
854
1189
905
2013
1710
1420
1082
771
778
1806
1778
6120
7008
6752
3788
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
20
SSW
10
SSW
5
ESE
25
S
20
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25
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35
SSW
30
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25
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30
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15
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High Tide
3:04PM1.57m
3:15AM1.52m
3:33PM1.64m
3:45AM1.55m
4:02PM1.68m
4:17AM1.55m
4:32PM1.68m
4:49AM1.52m
5:04PM1.64m
5:25AM1.45m
5:39PM1.56m
6:04AM1.36m
6:20PM1.45m
Low Tide
8:55AM0.15m
9:16PM0.17m
9:22AM0.10m
9:44PM0.11m
9:49AM0.08m
10:14PM0.08m
10:18AM0.09m
10:45PM0.08m
10:49AM0.13m
11:18PM0.12m
11:23AM0.20m
11:55PM0.20m
12:01PM0.30m
00:39AM0.31m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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