Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
13.5° C
1.9° 

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 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 3,355 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 16th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 16th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 17th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's comin' down the pipeline for Vredenberg Point.

The first proper window of surf we can really talk about kicks off on the morning of Sunday, the 16th of August. We’ve got a solid, clean 7ft WSW groundswell with a nice 14-second period pushin' in, and the combined energy's a punchy 1576. Not massive, but there's a lot of grunt in those lines. The wind is a light 6 mph cross-off from the north, settin' it up real nice. Water temp's sittin' at 56°, which is a bit colder than average for this time of year, so you'll be wantin' the 4/3. Afternoon swings onshore and the tide gets a bit funny, so the morning is the call here.

Now, Monday the 17th of August morning is where it gets real interesting. Glassy conditions with a NW breeze at just 3 mph, and a 10ft groundswell out of the WSW at 13 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 2586—strong wave energy—but this one's a standout for the experienced only. 10ft at Vredenberg Point is pushin' expert territory. It's gonna be big, it's gonna be clean, and it's gonna be hollow. The afternoon wind shifts onshore and kicks up a notch, so don't sleep in.

The middle of the week gets messy. Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th are basically a write-off for quality surf, with strong southerly winds and a lumpy cross-chop. The swell stays around 8-8ft, but it's all over the place and the onshore wind ruins it. Not worth paddlin' out.

We get a bit of a lull, then a big event shows up on the horizon for Monday the 24th of August. A massive 10ft groundswell from the SW, peaking with a combined energy of 4820, which is very strong. The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the SSE in the morning, but again, 10ft at this point is only goin' to suit the fellas with no fear. It's a window for experts and chargers only.

The real standout, the one that gets the heart pumpin', is Wednesday the 26th of August morning. Glassy, dead calm with no wind at all. We've got an 8ft SW groundswell with a period of 16 seconds—very long period—and combined energy of 3619. That’s a powerful, clean, lined-up swell for the point. It's on the big side for intermediates, but for the crew that knows this break, that morning is goin' be absolutely firing. Paddlin' out will be easier with those long gaps between sets.

After that, the last week of August and into the start of September sees some variable conditions. The swell stays consistent, but wind and quality are hit and miss. The 30th of August Sunday morning has a monstrous 13ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period and energy readings of 8671—that's extreme. It's glassy, but that is way too big for this break. Leave that one to the tow teams or the kite crew if they're mad enough.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is the morning of Monday, the 17th of August for the big, clean, powerful swell for experts, and the absolute standout is the glassy, long-period groundswell on the morning of Wednesday, the 26th of August. That's the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
14
3
WSW
14
3
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
13
2.4
WSW
13
2.3
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12
1.6
SW
13
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SW
12
2.5
SW
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2.5
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12
2.1
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2.4
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12
2.5
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12
2.5
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12
2.3
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12
1.8
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
1.6
SW
10
2.1
SW
14
2.3
SW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1576
1913
3355
2586
2245
2026
1667
865
2257
1866
1835
1255
1682
1890
2172
1423
743
716
488
1688
1783
Wind (km/h)
10
N
10
W
5
S
5
NW
15
SW
15
S
25
S
35
S
20
S
25
S
30
S
30
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25
SSE
30
S
20
S
15
SSW
25
SSW
5
W
15
NNW
25
SSW
20
SSE
Wind State
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High Tide
5:40PM1.60m
5:59AM1.37m
6:14PM1.47m
6:35AM1.26m
6:50PM1.33m
7:16AM1.14m
7:33PM1.19m
8:12AM1.03m
8:37PM1.07m
9:52AM0.96m
10:27PM1.02m
11:51AM1.00m
00:05AM1.07m
Low Tide
11:25AM0.16m
11:57PM0.20m
11:58AM0.27m
00:32AM0.31m
12:31PM0.40m
1:09AM0.44m
1:09PM0.53m
1:57AM0.56m
2:01PM0.65m
3:22AM0.64m
4:00PM0.73m
5:34AM0.63m
6:10PM0.67m
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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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