Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
13.5°C
2.0° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 2,197 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vredenberg Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 26th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 26th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 30th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve run the numbers for Vredenberg Point. We’ve got a mixed bag stretching out over the next sixteen days, so let’s wade through it.

The opening of the period is a write-off, honestly. We’re looking at Monday afternoon, August 24th, with a cross-shore wind screaming at 22 mph, and the water temperature is sitting at 56°, which is a solid 4° colder than it should be for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (880), but with that wind, it’s going to be a lumpy, choppy mess. Not worth paddling out for.

We get a bit of life on Wednesday morning, August 26th. This is the standout of the early run. The wind is light and offshore from the ENE, coming in at just 3 mph. The swell is a solid 6 ft from the WSW, with a period of 13 seconds – that’s quality groundswell right there. The combined energy is kicking in at 1217 (moderate to strong). The reef/point setup here is exactly what you want for that long period; it’ll shape up nicely. The water is still a bit colder than average, but the conditions will be clean. This is for the experienced crew, though, as 6 ft with that power packs a punch.

After that, it gets a bit ordinary. Thursday and Friday are a write-off with cross-onshore winds. Saturday morning, August 29th, is worth a mention because the wind turns cross-offshore from the NNE at 12 mph, cleaning things up, but the swell is a smaller 4 ft. The energy is still moderate (760). It’s a softer option.

Then the real trouble starts. Sunday, August 30th, the wind goes onshore and the swell jumps to 8 ft. The energy is very strong (2174), but the wind is going to ruin it. Monday, August 31st, is more of the same – strong cross-onshore wind and a lumpy 7 ft. This is a no-go.

The real danger zone rolls in from September 2nd. Wednesday morning, the swell is a massive 12 ft from the SW with a 13-second period. The combined energy is a staggering 3975 (very strong). The wind is cross-offshore, which is normally good, but this is too big for Vredenberg Point. The file says it’s too big, and I agree. This is a day for the very best or for watching from the cliffs. Thursday and Friday are even worse, with 13 ft+ swells and howling winds. The waves will be a washing machine.

The light at the end of the tunnel comes on Saturday, September 5th. The wind finally drops to a light cross-offshore from the ESE at just 6 mph. The swell comes down to a much more manageable 7 ft from the SSW. The combined energy is still strong (1190), but the conditions are clean. This is a serious session for the experienced surfers, offering excellent waves. The wind stays offshore on Sunday the 6th as well, with a 8 ft SSW swell – another quality day for the experienced crew.

After that, the second week gets a bit raw again. Big winds from the NNE blow through, but the swell drops off. There’s a window on Tuesday, September 8th, with a 5 ft SW swell, but the wind is a strong 28 mph, which is just too messy to call a good session.

So, the best on offer is Wednesday morning, August 26th, for the cleanest, most powerful waves for the intermediate to expert surfers. The other standout is Saturday, September 5th, which is a promising, cleaner option for the experienced crew, but it’s further out so the confidence is a bit lower. The rest of the time, be patient.

Stay safe out there.
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
28
Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WSW
11
1.4
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
1.4
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
11
0.8
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
2.4
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
12
2.4
SW
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
517
847
1680
1712
1235
890
608
412
463
455
363
291
545
569
551
569
2099
2164
1844
1493
Wind (km/h)
35
S
30
S
20
S
30
S
20
SSE
5
ENE
10
SSW
5
NE
10
WNW
15
SSW
20
SSE
15
SSE
25
S
5
ESE
20
NNE
15
W
10
WNW
20
SW
15
SW
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:40AM1.28m
2:07PM1.36m
2:13AM1.38m
2:36PM1.47m
2:44AM1.46m
3:04PM1.57m
3:15AM1.52m
3:33PM1.64m
3:45AM1.55m
4:02PM1.68m
4:17AM1.55m
4:32PM1.68m
4:49AM1.52m
Low Tide
7:46PM0.46m
7:59AM0.32m
8:18PM0.35m
8:27AM0.23m
8:47PM0.25m
8:55AM0.15m
9:16PM0.17m
9:22AM0.10m
9:44PM0.11m
9:49AM0.08m
10:14PM0.08m
10:18AM0.09m
10:45PM0.08m
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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).

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