
Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 18s period, WSW swell with 3,413 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with S 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 (Sep 12) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vredenberg Point in the next 16 days are 2.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s cookin’ over at Vredenberg Point.
Right off the bat, the next few days are pretty grim. We’ve got southwesterly groundswell trying to push in, but the wind is just wrecking it – cross-onshore and choppy. That beautiful point is gonna look like a washing machine. The water is sitting at 55°, which is nearly 5° colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be needing a good thick wetsuit just to stay out there for a paddle. The wave energy is weak for the first couple days, and it barely improves.
Thursday the 10th sees a jump in size – up to 5 ft to 7 ft – and the energy climbs into the moderate range, but it's still paired with fresh cross-shore winds. The vibe is lumpy and messy. Not worth the gas money. This pattern basically holds through to the end of the first week.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. On Sunday morning, the 13th of September, we finally get a break in the wind. A light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE at 25 km/h cleans things right up for the morning session. The swell drops a touch to 7 ft from the SW, with a period of 14 seconds – good groundswell energy, and with that clean face, Vredenberg Point should start showing its true form. The session goes from poor to marginal, but I’d rather be out there than watching from the car park.
Fast forward another week, and the real standout is Friday morning, the 18th of September. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’re looking at 8 ft of SW swell, period holding at 13 seconds, and the wind is light and cross-offshore out of the southeast. The conditions are clean, and the forecast says excellent surf for experienced surfers – that’s because 8 ft is pushing into solid overhead territory, so it’s not a beginner’s day. The crowd factor here is listed as “sometimes,” so you might find a few mates out, but with quality like that, it’s worth sharing the peak.
After that, a special mention for Saturday morning, the 19th of September. Glassy conditions. Flat calm. 6 ft of clean SW swell. That’s a rare treat. With no wind to mess it up, Vredenberg Point will be smooth as glass. That’s a session you don’t miss.
Through the third week, be careful. On the 20th and 21st, the swell pumps up over 10 ft with very strong energy – big and powerful – expert-only territory, and even then, the point might get a bit unruly. The wind is favorable on the 21st, but at those sizes, you better know what you’re doing. The 23rd of September is also in that zone – 10 ft to 12 ft SW groundswell – so again, not for the faint of heart.
So the best bets in the whole 16-day window are Friday morning, 18th September for size and clean conditions, and Saturday morning, 19th September for that dreamy glassy vibe on a solid 6 ft wave. Everything else is either blown out or too big for a fun, carefree session.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the S by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri night, light winds from the SE by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | S 8 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
156 | 142 | 225 | 269 | 582 | 1155 | 1722 | 1383 | 967 | 722 | 1021 | 1187 | 2187 | 1889 | 1429 | 1119 | 744 | 405 | 277 | 412 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:53AM1.49m | 2:14PM1.62m | 2:33AM1.57m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:50PM0.21m | 8:04AM0.13m | 8:31PM0.09m | 8:41AM0.06m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 13 | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 26 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 16 | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
156 | 92 | 225 | 269 | 582 | 1155 | 1722 | 1383 | 967 | 722 | 372 | 920 | 2187 | 1137 | 1429 | 1119 | 744 | 405 | 277 | 268 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | SW 10 | W 11 | SW 18 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | SSW 18 | SW 15 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — |
140 | 142 | 35 | 21 | 114 | 595 | — | — | — | — | 132 | — | 541 | 1889 | 306 | 184 | 115 | 43 | 10 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | WSW 11 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
46 | 68 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | — | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | NW 7 |
2 | 9 | 11 | 38 | 39 | 27 | 70 | 157 | 160 | 611 | 1021 | 1187 | 1790 | — | 13 | 17 | 19 | 109 | 415 | 412 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 116 | 15 | 13 | 152 | 13 | 15 | 152 | 70 | 13 | 116 | 13 | 72 | 15 | 84 | 84 | 116 | 84 | 144 | 158 | 72 |
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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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