Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 5,659 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vredenberg Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
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 offer for Vredenberg Point over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. The first few days are a write-off, with Thursday the 10th through Saturday the 12th delivering nothing but lumpy, cross-onshore slop. The wind is all over the shop, and the water is sitting at 57°, which is a good 4° colder than usual for this time of year – you’ll be wanting a decent hood.
Things finally start to turn around on Sunday the 13th. The morning session is the standout so far. We’ve got a clean 7ft SW swell with a solid 14-second period pushing through, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the north. That’s the kind of combo that’ll have the point running nicely. The combined energy is strong (1827), and it’s offering excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The afternoon will still be rideable, but it’ll get a bit lumpy.
Monday the 14th has a bit of swell left, but the wind picks up, so it’s not as good. The real showstopper is looking like Wednesday the 16th. There’s a massive 12ft SW swell forecast, with a massive combined energy of 6505. That’s a lot of power. But, and it’s a big but, that’s way too big for this break. The data says it’s predicted to be too big, so this is strictly for experts only, and even then, it’s going to be a handful. The morning is the only window before the wind goes nuts.
The next real gem pops up on Thursday the 17th morning. Another clean session with a 8ft SW swell, a light cross-offshore breeze, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is still strong (2201). Then, on Friday the 18th, we get a glassy morning! A 6ft SW swell with the wind completely dead – that’s a rare treat. The energy is moderate (789), but it’ll be perfect for a smooth, longboard-style session.
The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. There’s a solid window on Monday the 21st morning with a clean 7ft SW swell and light offshore winds, scoring a marginal call but with clean conditions. Then, Tuesday the 22nd morning is another glassy one with a 5ft SW swell. The energy is modest (755), but it’ll be smooth and clean. After that, the swell drops off into the 3ft range and the wind gets messy again, so the fun fades out towards the end of the month.
Best bets: Sunday the 13th morning and Thursday the 17th morning. If you’re an expert, the Wednesday the 16th morning is a monster, but be careful.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu night, light winds from the N by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1722 | 1383 | 967 | 771 | 958 | 1271 | 2285 | 2238 | 1665 | 1119 | 744 | 563 | 355 | 259 | 388 | 2336 | 4983 | 5574 | 2148 | 1185 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:51PM1.71m | 3:10AM1.61m | 3:25PM1.75m | 3:45AM1.61m | 3:58PM1.73m | 4:18AM1.57m | 4:30PM1.67m | 4:49AM1.50m | 5:00PM1.57m | 5:20AM1.40m | 5:31PM1.44m | 5:52AM1.29m | 6:02PM1.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:08PM0.01m | 9:16AM0.03m | 9:42PM-0.01m | 9:48AM0.04m | 10:15PM0.02m | 10:20AM0.09m | 10:46PM0.08m | 10:50AM0.18m | 11:15PM0.18m | 11:20AM0.28m | 11:45PM0.30m | 11:50AM0.40m | 00:16AM0.42m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 1722 | 1383 | 967 | 680 | 324 | 1271 | 2285 | 2238 | 1665 | 1119 | 744 | 563 | 355 | 347 | 189 | 2336 | 4983 | 5574 | 2148 | 1185 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | SW 18 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | W 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 132 | — | 260 | 313 | 162 | 54 | 37 | 17 | — | 259 | 228 | 83 | — | — | — | 355 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | — | — | — | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | SW 17 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 388 | — | — | — | — | 346 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | NW 3 | N 4 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 7 |
| kJ | 52 | 139 | 378 | 771 | 958 | 573 | 503 | — | — | 5 | 16 | 120 | 340 | — | — | — | — | 931 | 832 | 310 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 152 | 13 | 15 | 1043 | 13 | 72 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 131 | 154 | 215 | 300 | 300 | 303 | 331 | 15 | 1295 | 177 | 13 |
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