Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
13.0° C
2.4° 

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 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 3,168 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 18th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 18th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 20th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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 cooking for Vredenberg Point over the next couple of weeks. This is a point break that's fairly consistent, and it loves a good SW swell. The water's sitting at 55°, which is a solid 4° colder than normal for this time of year – that's a notable chill, so you'll want a thicker suit.

The forecast throws a lot of big swell our way, and honestly, most of it is just too much for this spot. We're talking waves well over 8 feet, which is expert territory only, and the wind is usually howling from the south. However, there are a couple of absolute windows of pure magic if you're patient.

We kick off Monday the 17th with a big, clean 10ft swell from the WSW (13-second period) and a light northerly breeze. The combined energy is pumping at 2586 (very strong). It's a beautiful morning, but honestly, that’s a heap of water for Vredenberg. This is for experienced surfers only, and even then, it's a handful. The rest of that week is a write-off – Tuesday through Sunday is plagued by strong south winds creating lumpy, choppy conditions, with waves mostly too big or just messy. The energy readings in the hundreds (743-2241) show it's not weak, but the quality is gone.

The first real standout that gets me excited is Wednesday morning, 26 August. The swell has dropped to a much more manageable 8ft from the SW (13-second period), but the key here is the wind: glassy, from the SW at just 3 mph. That is a beautiful sight. The combined energy is 1762 (strong), and the conditions will be perfect for an experienced surfer. The sets will be clean, lined up, and that point will be doing its thing.

Then, we have a few more windy days and some poor conditions. But the real cherry on top arrives on Tuesday morning, 1 September. It's a glassy, flat-calm morning with a 7ft SSW swell (12-second period) and a combined energy of 1098 (moderate). This is the best on offer: clean, punchy waves, perfect for an intermediate to advanced surfer. The point will be working like a dream. Crowds are only sometimes a problem here, but on a morning like this, you can bet a few locals will be out.

So, the plan? If you're an expert, the morning of Monday the 17th is doable. But for the rest of us, it's all about that glassy Wednesday the 26th, and that absolute gem of a Tuesday morning, 1 September. That second window is promising but a ways out, so keep your fingers crossed.

There's a lot of junk to sift through in between, but when it's on, it's on.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat morning).

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
13
2.4
WSW
13
2.3
WSW
12
2.3
SW
13
3
SW
12
2.5
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2.5
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1.9
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1.8
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2.2
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2.4
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SW
13
1.8
WSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2187
2026
1667
1703
2665
2073
1830
1446
3168
2871
1968
914
756
323
686
1534
1969
1626
1883
874
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
20
S
25
SSE
30
S
25
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30
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25
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15
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20
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30
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35
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High Tide
6:14PM1.47m
6:35AM1.26m
6:50PM1.33m
7:16AM1.14m
7:33PM1.19m
8:12AM1.03m
8:37PM1.07m
9:52AM0.96m
10:27PM1.02m
11:51AM1.00m
00:05AM1.07m
12:56PM1.11m
1:01AM1.17m
Low Tide
00:32AM0.31m
12:31PM0.40m
1:09AM0.44m
1:09PM0.53m
1:57AM0.56m
2:01PM0.65m
3:22AM0.64m
4:00PM0.73m
5:34AM0.63m
6:10PM0.67m
6:46AM0.54m
7:08PM0.57m
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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.

Vredenberg Point is 24 km (15 miles) from the city of Saldanha. If you plan a holiday in West Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saldanha. Saldanha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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