Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,958 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. 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+) | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Vredenberg Point.
Right now, the forecast is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a lot of energy in the water, but the wind is a real problem for most of the coming days. The good news is that there are a couple of clear windows where everything lines up, and those are the times to be in the water.
The first standout is Monday, 7 September, in the morning. This is the pick of the bunch. The water is a bit nippy at 56°, which is a solid 4° colder than normal for this time of year—so you’ll want a thicker wetsuit. We’ve got a 5ft groundswell rolling in from the WSW, with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is strong (1562). The wind is glassy, absolutely flat calm. That’s going to make the point break butter-smooth. It’s a fairly consistent spot, and it’s exposed to the swell, so you can expect quality lines. The break is recommended for experienced surfers given the long period, which will make the sets stand up nicely along the point. The only downside is that crowds are possible here, so get in early.
The following day, Tuesday, 8 September, morning, is another solid option. We’re looking at a 5ft swell from the WSW, 14-second period, and again glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (924). It’s not as big as the day before, but the clean, glassy surface will give you some beauty rides. The water is still well below average, but the surf will be very good.
Now, looking further out, Friday, 11 September, morning is a bit of a wild card. The swell is pumping at 8ft from the WSW, with a very long 16-second period, and the combined energy is very strong (2861). The wind is glassy again. But this is a big swell—over 8ft, so it’s strictly for experts. The point break should handle that long-period groundswell well, but it’s going to be a heavy session. It’s promising, but it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on the forecasts.
The rest of the period is a struggle. The wind is mostly cross-on or cross-shore, blowing hard, and the surf conditions are poor. There’s a big pulse of 10ft swell on Sunday, 30 August, and again on Wednesday, 2 September, but the wind is cross-on and messy, making it hard to get a clean wave. The spot is exposed, and with that much swell and bad wind, it might be more interesting for the kite surfers than for us paddle guys.
There’s a gap from Monday, 31 August, right through to Thursday, 3 September, where the conditions are marginal or poor. After that, we get a few clean windows on the 7th, 8th, and 11th, but then the swell drops off and the wind flips back to cross-on for the final days.
Bottom line: Monday, 7 September morning is your best bet—glass, long-period groundswell, and a clean point break. The 8th is a close second. The 11th is for the brave and experienced. Anything else, you’re fighting the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat morning, strong winds from the S by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SW 11 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
813 | 1068 | 950 | 2530 | 1323 | 980 | 844 | 628 | 347 | 1952 | 2436 | 3951 | 3743 | 3112 | 1803 | 1152 | 830 | 535 | 703 | 368 | 659 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:02PM1.68m | 4:17AM1.55m | 4:32PM1.68m | 4:49AM1.52m | 5:04PM1.64m | 5:25AM1.45m | 5:39PM1.56m | 6:04AM1.36m | 6:20PM1.45m | 6:52AM1.24m | 7:14PM1.31m | 8:01AM1.12m | 8:35PM1.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:49AM0.08m | 10:14PM0.08m | 10:18AM0.09m | 10:45PM0.08m | 10:49AM0.13m | 11:18PM0.12m | 11:23AM0.20m | 11:55PM0.20m | 12:01PM0.30m | 00:39AM0.31m | 12:48PM0.42m | 1:39AM0.43m | 1:58PM0.55m | 3:14AM0.52m | |||||||
7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | — | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
813 | 1068 | 950 | — | 1323 | 980 | 844 | 628 | 347 | 1952 | 2436 | 3951 | 3743 | 3112 | 1803 | 1152 | 830 | 399 | 703 | 368 | 286 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 10 |
47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 340 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 48 | 138 | 217 | 41 | 39 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | SSW 13 | — | SSW 13 |
46 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 229 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 69 | — | 34 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 9 | SW 13 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | — | S 8 | S 8 |
14 | 133 | 616 | 2530 | 263 | 399 | 171 | 110 | 75 | — | — | — | — | — | 360 | 515 | 349 | 535 | — | 360 | 659 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 410 | 192 | 72 | 422 | 13 | 13 | 128 | 13 | 122 | 152 | 15 | 15 | 171 | 18 | 3 | 984 | 477 | 72 | 3 | 13 |
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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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