Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
14.0° C
1.3° 

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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,019 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s 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 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. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 1st Aug)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 5th 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, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the surf coming up for Vredenberg Point.

For the next couple of weeks, there’s a solid run of southwest groundswells on the cards, but it’s a mixed bag with wind. The water is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than average for this time of year, so you might want a thicker wetsuit.

The best of the early action looks to be the first Saturday morning (1st August). We’ve got a clean 4ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and the wind is a light offshore from the NE, making for some very clean, fun waves. The combined energy is moderate at 589. It’s not huge, but for a point break, the quality should be there. Later that afternoon, it goes glassy with a dropping swell, so if you’re after a smooth session, that’s an option too.

Sunday the 2nd is a write-off with cross and onshore winds, so give it a miss. Monday morning (3rd August) looks promising again with glassy conditions and a 5ft SW swell, and the energy jumps up to a moderate 826. The afternoon gets messy with a strong S wind, so get in early.

The real standout for experienced surfers looks like Wednesday the 5th. The morning session has a clean 6ft SW swell with a very long 15-second period, and a cross-off wind from the N. The energy is strong at 1490. That’s a proper groundswell – expect some great lines along the point. It’s not for beginners though, as the swell is getting up there, and the long period will make it powerful.

From Thursday the 6th through to the following week, the swell gets big – 10ft to 15ft – and the wind turns sour. This is big-wave territory, experts only. The energy readings are massive (5,654 to 10,583), and with mostly cross or cross-on winds, it’s going to be a messy, challenging affair. The forecast definitely says it’s too big for this break, so it’s more of a spectacle than a session.

After that big pulse, things settle down around Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th. The 11th (Tuesday) morning looks like a hidden gem – a clean 5ft S swell with a very long 20-second period and a cross-off ESE breeze. The energy is moderate at 1078, and it’s shaping up for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. That’s another one to circle.

The rest of the second week is a bit of a lottery. Winds are mostly strong from the S and SSE, making it choppy and messy. Friday the 14th morning has a brief window of clean 5ft WSW swell with a NNE breeze, but the energy is only moderate. After that, it’s back to onshore winds and rain showers through the 15th and 16th, so the outlook fades out.

Bottom line: hit the first Saturday morning (1st August) and the Wednesday morning (5th August) for the best early windows. The Tuesday morning (11th August) is a sleeper for the second week. The rest is either too big, too windy, or just average.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Period (s)
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13
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13
1.3
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13
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1.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
494
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361
669
784
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429
293
180
1308
2085
4243
4728
4391
4233
3475
2887
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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SSE
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20
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High Tide
5:03PM1.58m
5:15AM1.44m
5:35PM1.56m
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
Low Tide
11:14PM0.21m
11:17AM0.18m
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
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Temp °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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