Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 7,597 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 9s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th 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 break it down in feet and miles per hour.
The first few days are a bit of a mess, with a big, windy, lumpy swell on Monday, July 27th. You’ll have to wait until Wednesday, July 30th for things to start cleaning up. The standout session is shaping up to be Wednesday morning, July 29th. Vredenberg Point is seeing a clean 6ft swell from the SW with a light 3 mph offshore breeze from the NE. That’s a proper groundswell with a 13-second period, pushing a solid 1313 units of combined energy – moderate, but nicely shaped. It’s a point break, so that long period will wrap in beautifully, and with wind that glassy, it’s going to be a real treat for experienced surfers.
The first real standout, though, is Saturday morning, August 1st. A clean 5ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a gentle offshore breeze from the ENE. Wave energy is moderate at 862 units, and the conditions are described as "gentle offshore and clean." That’s a session you’ll want to be out for. Crowds are possible at Vredenberg Point, so get there early.
Looking further ahead, there’s a promising window on August 5th, Wednesday morning. The swell drops to 5ft but from the WSW with a very long 17-second period, pushing 1723 units of energy. With a near-total lack of wind, it’s going to be glassy perfection. Again, a point break like this loves that long period, so expect some classic lines.
After that, the swell really starts to pump. From August 6th to 8th, we’re looking at solid 10ft to 13ft SW groundswells, with energy readings over 4000 and even 6000 units – that’s very strong stuff. But the forecasts are clear: this is too big for Vredenberg Point. Only for experts, and even then, it might be a washing machine. The wind is mostly cross or cross-off, but the size is the main issue. Better to sit this one out or watch from the cliffs.
By August 9th, Sunday, it backs down to 7ft, but the wind is up to 16 mph, making it a bit of a battle. The tail end of the period on August 11th, Tuesday morning, offers a final glimmer: a 5ft SW swell with a short 9-second period, but clean with a cross-off breeze. A small, fun day to finish.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NE by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 21 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 734 | 3130 | 1808 | 6108 | 2247 | 2032 | 1482 | 1242 | 1050 | 1067 | 864 | 796 | 663 | 416 | 319 | 405 | 862 | 619 | 839 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:56AM1.29m | 2:28PM1.32m | 2:33AM1.36m | 3:01PM1.40m | 3:07AM1.42m | 3:33PM1.48m | 3:39AM1.46m | 4:03PM1.54m | 4:10AM1.47m | 4:33PM1.57m | 4:42AM1.47m | 5:03PM1.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:20AM0.32m | 8:36PM0.39m | 8:52AM0.24m | 9:10PM0.32m | 9:22AM0.19m | 9:41PM0.26m | 9:51AM0.15m | 10:12PM0.23m | 10:19AM0.14m | 10:42PM0.21m | 10:47AM0.15m | 11:14PM0.21m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — |
 | 6:06 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 21 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 734 | 3130 | 1808 | 6108 | 2247 | 2032 | 1482 | 1242 | 1050 | 1067 | 864 | 796 | 663 | 416 | 319 | 405 | 862 | 619 | 563 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | — | S 9 | — | S 9 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 15 | WSW 16 | — | SW 26 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 215 | 115 | 995 | — | 561 | — | 186 | 71 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 15 | 142 | 223 | — | 26 | 839 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 19 | NNE 5 | S 4 | — | — | S 11 |
| kJ | 133 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 8 | 2 | — | — | 57 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | — | S 8 | S 9 | — | S 9 | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | NE 4 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 142 | — | 1175 | 1134 | — | 389 | — | — | 18 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 14 | 6 | 75 | 28 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 63 | 102 |
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