Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 7,763 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with SSW 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 (Jul 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vredenberg Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the cards at Vredenberg Point, a classic point break that’s exposed to the SW swell. This spot is fairly consistent and handles a good range of sizes, but it’s one for the intermediate crew – when it gets big, it’s serious business. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good wetsuit.
The first real standout kicks off on Saturday morning, July 18th. It’s glassy, with a light SE breeze, and a clean 3ft swell from the SSW. The energy is moderate (434), and with that period around 9 seconds, it’s a fun, manageable size. This is a great window for getting into the rhythm.
Sunday morning, July 19th is where it starts to get serious. The wind is glassy again from the SSE, and we’ve got a 4ft SW groundswell with a 12-second period. The energy is solid (708), and the conditions are set up for very good surf. The longer period means more push and better shaped waves, perfect for a point break like this.
Monday morning, July 20th is another clean session with a cross-off SSE breeze and 4ft of SSW swell. The energy is moderate (563), and it’s very good surf for the intermediate surfer.
Then we hit a bit of a lull in the afternoon, but Tuesday morning, July 21st is absolutely glassy – zero wind, a 4ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and moderate energy (563). That’s a dream session for a point break.
The standout of the whole forecast, without a doubt, is Thursday morning, July 23rd. We’ve got a 7ft SW groundswell, a 12-second period, and a clean cross-off wind from the N. The energy is strong (1296), and conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
Monday morning, July 27th is another banger – a 6ft SW swell with a 14-second period, clean offshore wind from the NE, and strong energy (1218). Excellent conditions for the experienced crew.
The second week has some promising windows, but the confidence is lower. Tuesday afternoon, July 28th offers a clean 5ft SW swell with offshore wind and good energy (717). Wednesday morning, July 29th is smaller but still fun at 3ft WSW with a 16-second period, though the wind is cross-off.
From Saturday, August 1st onwards, the swell drops right off, with only small, weak pulses and onshore winds. Expect a few days of flat or poor conditions after that.
Overall, the best bet is Thursday morning, July 23rd for the bigger, cleaner swell, and Tuesday morning, July 21st for the glassy perfection. Get on it.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 425 | 172 | 330 | 537 | 450 | 478 | 907 | 530 | 280 | 310 | 658 | 1429 | 1668 | 2179 | 2256 | 1706 | 1280 | 1141 | 7763 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:57AM1.44m | 6:20PM1.57m | 6:40AM1.33m | 7:02PM1.47m | 7:26AM1.22m | 7:47PM1.35m | 8:19AM1.12m | 8:39PM1.23m | 9:26AM1.04m | 9:46PM1.15m | 10:50AM1.02m | 11:06PM1.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:55PM0.16m | 12:00PM0.18m | 00:39AM0.24m | 12:40PM0.29m | 1:25AM0.34m | 1:22PM0.42m | 2:15AM0.44m | 2:11PM0.53m | 3:16AM0.52m | 3:19PM0.63m | 4:36AM0.56m | 4:53PM0.66m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — |
 | 6:00 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 425 | 172 | 330 | 537 | 450 | 478 | 907 | 530 | 280 | 125 | 658 | 1429 | 1668 | 2179 | 2256 | 1706 | 1280 | 1141 | 7763 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 11 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — |
| kJ | 31 | 135 | 144 | 242 | 184 | 133 | 123 | 92 | 168 | 310 | 114 | 24 | 12 | — | — | — | — | 272 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | W 10 | SW 12 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | 127 | 144 | 100 | 77 | 34 | 2 | 10 | 89 | 172 | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 158 | 144 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 16 |
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