Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
14.1° C
1.2° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 7,420 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 20th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 23rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 24th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming our way.

We've got a solid run of surf on offer at Vredenberg Point, starting this Monday morning. The water's a bit nippier than average for this time of year, sitting at 57°F with a negative anomaly, so you'll want a decent wetsuit. The week kicks off with a clean 6 ft SW groundswell (726 energy) and glassy conditions on Monday morning—a real treat for an intermediate surfer. The wind is dead calm, so it'll be smooth as silk.

The real standout is Tuesday morning. The swell jumps to 6 ft, but the period stretches to a very long 14 seconds, and the combined energy hits 1390. That's a proper groundswell with serious push. With a light cross-offshore breeze, the waves will be clean and well-shaped. This is a point break, so that long period will wrap in beautifully, offering long, tapering lines. It's excellent for experienced surfers, but the size is manageable for a confident intermediate, too.

Wednesday morning is another cracker, with a 7 ft SW swell at 12 seconds (1427 energy) and glassy conditions. The wind is light and variable, so expect a clean, smooth face. Thursday afternoon also looks like a gem, with a 7 ft WSW swell (1435 energy) and glassy conditions again—perfect for a late session.

Now, things get a bit heavy. Friday morning and afternoon see the swell jump to 12 ft, with a 14-second period and over 5000 energy. That's a lot of power. The wind is favorable, but the wave size is too big for this break, so it's really only for the experts. The same goes for Saturday morning, with 10 ft and 4008 energy. Saturday afternoon drops to a more manageable 7 ft, but the wind turns cross-shore.

The following week is a mixed bag. There's a big gap of poor conditions, with strong winds and choppy seas from the 27th to the 28th. The 29th offers a brief return to form with an 8 ft SW swell (2454 energy) and clean conditions on Wednesday morning. The 30th sees a smaller 6 ft swell (895 energy) and clean conditions. Then on the 31st, we get another 12 ft pulse, this time from the south (3860 energy), but again, it's too big for the break.

The forecast into early August tapers off. The 2nd has a nice clean 4 ft S swell (571 energy) with an offshore wind, but it's small. After that, the swell drops right off, and the wind turns nasty. The last solid-looking day is the 4th, but the wind is howling, making it a mess.

Overall, the best bet is to get out there on Tuesday morning, the 21st of July. That's the sweet spot. If you miss it, Wednesday morning and Thursday afternoon are also excellent. Beyond that, you're chasing the few clean windows in a stormy week.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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16
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2.5
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2.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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388
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1427
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893
1355
1044
7420
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2641
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:47PM1.35m
8:19AM1.12m
8:39PM1.23m
9:26AM1.04m
9:46PM1.15m
10:50AM1.02m
11:06PM1.12m
12:10PM1.06m
00:19AM1.15m
1:09PM1.14m
1:13AM1.21m
1:52PM1.23m
1:56AM1.29m
Low Tide
1:22PM0.42m
2:15AM0.44m
2:11PM0.53m
3:16AM0.52m
3:19PM0.63m
4:36AM0.56m
4:53PM0.66m
5:58AM0.54m
6:19PM0.62m
6:59AM0.48m
7:17PM0.55m
7:44AM0.40m
8:00PM0.47m
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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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