
Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,493 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, givin’ it to you in feet and degrees.
It’s a wild ride ahead, with a massive pulse of swell hitting early, but the conditions are going to be super tricky. The standout session is a very specific window early on, but after that, we’ll be chasing clean windows in a long stretch of mixed conditions.
The first real action hits Friday morning, August 7th, at Vredenberg Point. It’s a point break, so it handles a big swell well. We’ve got a strong, long-period groundswell from the SW at 10ft, with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving. The combined energy is massive at 3908, and the water is 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. The wind is a light, cross-offshore breeze from the SE. That’s clean. The problem is, this swell is huge. At 10ft, this is expert territory only. It’s going to be a powerful, bowling wave, but if you’re not dialed in, you’ll get smashed. This is the best on offer for the whole outlook, but it’s only for the brave.
That afternoon, Friday the 7th, the wind swings to the SSW and gets stronger, making it messy. The swell jumps to 12ft, which is just too much. It’s a washout.
Saturday the 8th has a morning window with a lighter cross-on breeze, but the swell is still 8ft. It’s marginal. The afternoon sees the wind turn onshore from the W, and the swell is back up to 10ft – another one for experts only, but the wind is poor.
Sunday the 9th is a write-off. Strong winds from the S and SSE at 25 mph are going to tear the ocean up.
Monday the 10th is still windy, with a fresh breeze from the SE. The swell drops to 8ft in the morning, but it’s cross-off, so it’s clean. The energy is a lot more manageable at 1309. It’s still a solid wave, but the wind is a bit much for it to be perfect. The afternoon gets smaller and lumpy.
Tuesday morning, August 11th, is a solid second option. The swell is 7ft from the SSW, with a 13-second period, and we get a clean offshore wind from the ENE. It’s a light breeze, so the waves will be clean and lined up. The energy is 1508, so there’s plenty of push. This is still a solid wave, and with the offshore wind, it’ll be a good session for experienced surfers. The crowds are a possibility here, so get there early.
Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th offer a change. The swell shifts to the WSW, and the period gets very long. Wednesday morning is 5ft with a 19-second period, and Wednesday afternoon is 6ft with an 18-second period. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean. This is a very long-period groundswell. At a point break, that’s a dream. It’ll be a deep, powerful, and consistent wave. A bit of a caveat though – with that long period, the sets will be spaced out, but the paddling out will be easier. Thursday is similar, but the wind is stronger, up to 22 mph, so it’s a bit more of a battle.
From Friday the 14th right through to the end of the forecast on Saturday the 22nd, it’s a long stretch of marginal surf. The swell stays in the 6ft to 8ft range, mostly from the WSW, but the wind is a constant issue. It’s either cross, cross-on, or too strong. There are a few clean windows, like Tuesday the 18th morning with a 6ft WSW swell and a light cross-off breeze, but the energy is low at 996. The 22nd has a tiny 3ft clean swell, but it’s a long way out.
Overall, the first week has one big, powerful, expert-only session on Friday the 7th, and a good, clean session on Tuesday the 11th. The rest is a long slog of waiting for the wind to play ball.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WSW 22 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3908 | 4493 | 3606 | 2376 | 3246 | 4041 | 3214 | 2185 | 2483 | 1309 | 505 | 854 | 1442 | 857 | 1423 | 1783 | 1755 | 1734 | 2796 | 2182 | 1632 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:55AM1.10m | 10:25PM1.24m | 11:33AM1.15m | 11:55PM1.29m | 12:48PM1.28m | 1:05AM1.40m | 1:44PM1.43m | 2:00AM1.50m | 2:31PM1.57m | 2:47AM1.58m | 3:13PM1.67m | 3:30AM1.62m | 3:52PM1.74m | 4:10AM1.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:49PM0.57m | 5:09AM0.44m | 5:38PM0.52m | 6:32AM0.35m | 6:58PM0.40m | 7:32AM0.22m | 7:56PM0.26m | 8:19AM0.11m | 8:44PM0.13m | 9:01AM0.03m | 9:27PM0.05m | 9:40AM-0.00m | 10:07PM0.02m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
3908 | 4493 | 3606 | 2376 | 3246 | 4041 | 3214 | 2185 | 3 | 1309 | 505 | 783 | 1442 | 857 | 469 | 1783 | 1755 | 1734 | 2796 | 2182 | 1632 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | WSW 10 | WSW 24 | WSW 22 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 21 | S 10 | NNW 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 129 | 854 | 39 | 226 | 1423 | 214 | 116 | 890 | 7 | 16 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | SW 26 | WSW 10 | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 9 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 79 | 27 | 38 | — | — | 51 | 17 | — | 7 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | S 7 | SSW 12 | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 |
— | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | 321 | 2483 | — | 417 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 68 | 83 | 143 | 42 | 94 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 131 | 422 | 533 | 3905 | 72 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 63 | 84 |
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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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