
Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,153 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the coming weeks.
We’re starting off with a bit of a tease. The first real action worth talking about lands on Monday morning, August 3rd, at Vredenberg Point. It’s a point break, fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to the SW swell. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there. Monday morning is the standout early on: clear skies, a light cross-offshore breeze from the ESE at 3 mph, and a clean 5 ft SW groundswell with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is a solid moderate 836, and it’s going to be clean. This is your window if you want a smooth, lined-up wave with no one hassling you too much—crowds are just sometimes. It’s a real gem.
But the party doesn’t last. By Monday afternoon, the wind swings S and picks up to 12 mph, turning it choppy and cross-on. Tuesday and Wednesday are a write-off with onshore slop.
Thursday morning, August 6th, brings a big spike: 10 ft of SW swell, 13-second period, and a combined energy of 3531. That’s a lot of power. Winds are light cross-shore, and the wave comment says conditions are favorable, but the swell is too big for this break. This is expert territory only—if you’re not dialed in, give it a miss. Friday morning, August 7th, is similar: 10 ft SW swell, 14-second period, 3835 energy, and a light cross-offshore wind from the SE. Again, powerful and clean, but that size is pushing it. Only for the bold.
Things settle down through the weekend and into the next week, but the wind is a mess. We get a bit of a break on Tuesday morning, August 11th—a clean 4 ft S swell with a 10-second period, light cross-offshore breeze, but the energy is weak at 550. It’s marginal, but if you’re desperate, it’s rideable.
Now, the real sleeper in the long range is Saturday morning, August 15th. The forecast shows a 7 ft WSW groundswell at 12 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the SE at 3 mph. Combined energy is 1135—moderate but solid. The comment says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a bit of a wait, but it could be the best session of the entire run.
The rest of the period is a mix of onshore wind, chop, and blown-out conditions. There’s a stretch from August 9th through the 14th where it’s mostly poor, with a few marginal windows. The final day, Tuesday morning August 18th, shows 8 ft WSW swell but with a cross-shore wind and a messy cross-chop. Not worth rushing out for.
Overall, your best bets are Monday morning August 3rd for a clean, manageable point break session, and Saturday morning August 15th if you’re willing to wait for something with a bit more punch. Everything else is either too big, too windy, or too average.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
361 | 669 | 784 | 747 | 384 | 371 | 209 | 1001 | 2168 | 3372 | 3531 | 2937 | 2817 | 3835 | 3783 | 3667 | 2063 | 1892 | 3267 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:50AM1.39m | 6:09PM1.52m | 6:30AM1.31m | 6:50PM1.45m | 7:19AM1.23m | 7:41PM1.36m | 8:24AM1.14m | 8:51PM1.27m | 9:55AM1.10m | 10:25PM1.24m | 11:33AM1.15m | 11:55PM1.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:47PM0.23m | 11:49AM0.24m | 00:25AM0.27m | 12:26PM0.31m | 1:09AM0.33m | 1:12PM0.41m | 2:07AM0.40m | 2:15PM0.51m | 3:28AM0.46m | 3:49PM0.57m | 5:09AM0.44m | 5:38PM0.52m | |||||||
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
6:10 | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
361 | 669 | 784 | 747 | 384 | 371 | 204 | 1001 | 2168 | 3372 | 3531 | 2937 | 2817 | 3835 | 3783 | 3667 | 2063 | 1892 | 3267 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WSW 15 | SW 12 | — | WSW 11 | W 11 | SW 15 | SW 13 | W 9 | WNW 9 | — | SW 18 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
248 | 167 | 154 | — | 128 | 59 | 209 | 330 | 58 | 16 | — | 370 | 946 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | — | — | S 18 | SSW 16 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | 6 | 26 | 73 | 80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 200 | 331 | 70 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 72 |
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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).
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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