
Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,302 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 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 get into it.
We've got a solid 16-day window ahead, but it starts with a bang. The immediate focus is on Vredenberg Point, a classic point break set-up that's about to get absolutely hammered. The water's sitting at 58°, which is a bit colder than what we'd normally expect for this time of year, so don't be shy with the wetsuit.
The first call on Friday the 24th of July is a monster. We're looking at a 12ft SW groundswell, with a period of 14 seconds, and the combined energy is massive at 4951. That's serious power. The wind is a light, cross-off ESE breeze, so it'll be clean. But honestly, this is too big for most. This is for the experienced crew only, and even then, it’s a handful. The afternoon swings to a cross S wind at 25 km/h, with the swell dropping to 10ft, but it's still grunty and messy.
Saturday the 25th is a letdown. The swell drops to 6ft, but the wind is messy and the tide is working against us. It's a write-off.
Sunday the 26th brings a glimmer of hope. The morning session is the standout for the first week. We've got a 8ft SW groundswell, a 12-second period, and a light cross-off SE breeze. The energy is still chunky at 1677, but the conditions are clean. This is the window for the intermediate surfer to get a piece of it. The afternoon turns into a choppy onshore mess, so get your fix early.
Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are a write-off. The winds are howling, and the swell is either too big and messy or just plain ugly. Tuesday morning sees another 10ft pulse, but it’s still too big and the wind is not ideal.
Wednesday the 29th morning is a beauty. A clean 6ft SW swell with a 13-second period and a gentle offshore E wind. The energy is a manageable 1291. This is a gem of a session for the experienced surfer, with clean, lined-up waves. The afternoon gets a bit cruddy.
The end of July and the start of August are small. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st give us knee-to-waist high 4ft swell. The morning of the 30th is clean with a light offshore, but it's small. The 31st has a 16-second period, but it's weak.
Now, the real standout is the second week. Sunday the 2nd of August is a special one. The afternoon session is glassy, with a 6ft SW groundswell and a 15-second period. The energy is a solid 1308. Glassy conditions at a point break with that kind of period? That's the stuff dreams are made of. The sets will be long and clean, perfect for a point like this. This is the highlight of the whole period.
The first week of August sees a few more pulses. The 5th of August morning is another glassy, 10ft SW swell, but it's too big again. The 7th of August morning is a good one for the experienced, with a 7ft clean swell. Then, the 8th of August morning is another massive 12ft W swell, too big for most.
So, to sum it up: the best bets are Sunday the 26th of July morning and Sunday the 2nd of August afternoon. That second Sunday is the one to circle. The rest of the time is either too big, too small, or blown out. Keep an eye on the long-range stuff, but don't book the trip yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4951 | 3881 | 2549 | 1230 | 1721 | 1771 | 1351 | 1111 | 734 | 1384 | 2094 | 3311 | 3757 | 3135 | 2032 | 1162 | 981 | 700 | 486 | 486 | 553 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:10PM1.06m | 00:19AM1.15m | 1:09PM1.14m | 1:13AM1.21m | 1:52PM1.23m | 1:56AM1.29m | 2:28PM1.32m | 2:33AM1.36m | 3:01PM1.40m | 3:07AM1.42m | 3:33PM1.48m | 3:39AM1.46m | 4:03PM1.54m | 4:10AM1.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:19PM0.62m | 6:59AM0.48m | 7:17PM0.55m | 7:44AM0.40m | 8:00PM0.47m | 8:20AM0.32m | 8:36PM0.39m | 8:52AM0.24m | 9:10PM0.32m | 9:22AM0.19m | 9:41PM0.26m | 9:51AM0.15m | 10:12PM0.23m | ||||||||
7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
4951 | 3881 | 2549 | 1230 | 1721 | 1771 | 1351 | 1111 | 734 | 1384 | 2094 | 3311 | 3757 | 3135 | 2032 | 1162 | 981 | 700 | 486 | 486 | 553 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | — | S 9 | — | S 9 | SSE 9 | N 6 | NNE 5 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 |
— | — | — | 854 | 41 | — | 326 | 305 | 261 | 393 | 463 | — | 492 | — | 304 | 129 | 15 | 2 | 30 | 12 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | SW 17 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | S 13 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 135 | 341 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 205 | 114 | 836 | 885 | 586 | 398 | — | — | — | — | 22 | 7 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 152 | 374 | 72 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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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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