
Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 6,967 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s 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 (Jul 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
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 on the cards.
So, we've got one spot that's doing the heavy lifting for the next couple of weeks: Vredenberg Point. This is a classic point break setup, so it's going to handle that long-period groundswell better than a beach break would. The water's running a bit colder than usual for this time of year, about 57°, which is a noticeable chill.
The week kicks off proper on Monday morning, July 20th with a nice clean start. The swell is a solid 6ft from the SW, with a 10-second period, and the wind is dead calm – glassy conditions. The wave energy is moderate (726). It's not huge, but with those clean conditions, it’s going to be a good one for getting into a rhythm.
Tuesday morning, July 21st, is the real standout here. The swell pushes up to 6ft from the SW, but the period jumps to 14 seconds – that's a proper groundswell with some serious power. The energy is strong (1602). And with light cross-offshore winds, the faces are going to be clean and lined up. This is excellent for experienced surfers, as that extra juice will make it a bit more critical. Keep an eye on the crowd situation – it's known to get busy here sometimes.
Thursday afternoon, July 23rd, is another one to pencil in. The swell holds at 6ft from the WSW, and the wind goes glassy again. The period's a solid 12 seconds, so you're still getting that good energy (1186) without it being too straight. Clean, calm, and good shape.
Now, Friday, July 24th, the swell really fires up, hitting 12ft from the SW with a 14-second period. The energy is very strong (5161). But here's the thing – that's too big for this break. It’s going to be a washing machine, only for the elite crew. The wind is favorable, but the size makes it a no-go for most.
We get a nice drop back for Saturday morning, July 25th with 6ft SW swell and a 13-second period. The wind is cross-offshore and light, so it's clean again. Energy is strong (2030). That's a solid session.
After that, things get messy. From Sunday, July 26th onward, the wind starts to build and swing onshore. Monday, July 27th, sees strong winds and a messy, lumpy ocean. The swell is still there at 5ft, but the quality is gone.
The outlook from late July into early August turns pretty grim. There's a gap of poor to marginal conditions that stretches from July 27th all the way through to the end of the period on August 4th. The swell stays big at times, but the onshore winds from the W and NW just trash it. By the time we get to August 2nd and 3rd, the swell drops right off to under 3ft with even weaker energy.
In short, you’ve got a few clear windows in the first week, with Tuesday the 21st and Thursday the 23rd looking the cleanest and most powerful. After that, I’d leave the board at home for a while.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
597 | 388 | 264 | 1533 | 2487 | 2088 | 1427 | 1313 | 1094 | 1092 | 956 | 6612 | 5161 | 4132 | 3133 | 1094 | 1550 | 910 | 1229 | 1193 | 977 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:47PM1.35m | 8:19AM1.12m | 8:39PM1.23m | 9:26AM1.04m | 9:46PM1.15m | 10:50AM1.02m | 11:06PM1.12m | 12:10PM1.06m | 00:19AM1.15m | 1:09PM1.14m | 1:13AM1.21m | 1:52PM1.23m | 1:56AM1.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:22PM0.42m | 2:15AM0.44m | 2:11PM0.53m | 3:16AM0.52m | 3:19PM0.63m | 4:36AM0.56m | 4:53PM0.66m | 5:58AM0.54m | 6:19PM0.62m | 6:59AM0.48m | 7:17PM0.55m | 7:44AM0.40m | 8:00PM0.47m | ||||||||
7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 19 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
597 | 388 | 106 | 1533 | 2487 | 2088 | 1427 | 1313 | 1094 | 1092 | 956 | 6612 | 5161 | 4132 | 3133 | 1094 | 1550 | 910 | 1229 | 1193 | 977 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | SW 16 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | — | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | — | N 4 | SW 15 |
123 | 89 | 264 | 39 | 24 | — | — | 42 | 70 | — | 93 | — | — | — | — | 850 | 378 | 328 | — | 5 | 314 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | S 7 | — | — | S 11 |
6 | 32 | 147 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 137 | — | — | — | — | 86 | — | 42 | — | — | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | 98 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 144 | 18 | 84 | 0 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 63 | 18 | 84 |
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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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