Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
13.8° C
1.6° 

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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 7,690 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period. 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 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 23rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 24th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright crew, Rusty here with the lowdown on Vredenberg Point.

We kick things off on the morning of Tuesday, July 21st. The water temp is about 57°, which is a bit nippier than usual for this time of year – about 3° cooler, so you’ll want a good wetsuit. The surf is a clean SW groundswell at 6ft with a long 14-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the ESE at 3 mph. The combined energy is reading 1476 (moderate). It’s not enormous, but it’s clean and lined up for a point break. The crowd is sometimes here, so you might have a few, but it’s a good session for intermediates.

The afternoon of Tuesday the 21st gets a bit messy as the wind picks up onshore from the S at 12 mph, and the swell bumps up to 8ft. The morning is the clear winner here.

Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd keep the SW swell at around 7-7ft, but the wind is all over the place – cross-onshore and cross-offshore. The energy is still in the moderate range (1158-1427), but the quality is just average. You’ll get waves, but nothing special.

Now, the big one. Friday morning, July 24th – mark it down. We’ve got a massive SW groundswell at 12ft with a very long 15-second period. The combined energy is a monster at 5224 (strong). The wind is a light 6 mph cross-offshore from the SE, keeping it clean. But here’s the deal: at 12ft, this is a heavy wave for a point break, and the forecast says it might be too big for this spot. This is experts only. If you’re game, it’s going to be a beast, but if you’re not, stay on the beach.

Saturday the 25th still has a solid 8ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and the morning looks clean with a light cross-offshore from the SSE. Good fun for strong intermediates.

We hit a rough patch from Sunday the 26th through Tuesday the 29th, with strong winds and choppy conditions. Some days have swell up to 10ft, but with 25-28 mph cross-shore winds, it’s just a mess. Not worth it.

Things clean up nicely on Friday morning, July 31st. The wind goes glassy – a 3 mph offshore from the ENE – and we’ve got a 8ft SW groundswell rolling in at a very long 15 seconds. The energy is strong at 3152. The report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers, and with that glassy surface, it’s gonna be perfect. This is your second standout.

Saturday morning, August 1st, also offers a clean 5ft SW swell with a light offshore from the NE. A nice, smaller option for an easier day.

After that, the surf drops off. The first week of August brings rain, choppy winds, and smaller swells. The energy drops to the 365-747 range (weak to moderate). Not much going on.

Bottom line: The best windows are the morning of Tuesday July 21st for a clean, fun session, and Friday morning July 31st for a glassy, powerful groundswell. The big Friday July 24th is for experts only. The rest is a mixed bag, so pick your times.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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14
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13
2.2
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12
2.1
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12
1.6
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12
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1.8
WSW
12
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16
3.5
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13
2.3
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12
2.2
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12
2.1
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12
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SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2334
2000
1427
1249
718
1058
920
7690
4749
3881
2542
1952
1655
1369
1073
999
1092
910
1712
1750
Wind (km/h)
20
S
15
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5
WNW
10
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NNW
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NNW
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25
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High Tide
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
2:28PM1.32m
2:33AM1.36m
Low Tide
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
8:20AM0.32m
8:36PM0.39m
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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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