
Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,183 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s coming.
We kick off with a bit of a slow start, but there’s a gem waiting. Monday morning, 3 August, at Vredenberg Point is the real deal. The water’s at 58°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, just a degree off, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.
Monday morning, 3 August, has clear skies, a light ESE wind blowing cross-off, and a 5ft SW groundswell with a long 13-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 836, and it’s clean, well-shaped, and fun. This point break handles that long period nicely, so expect smooth lines. The spot is fairly consistent, and crowds are only sometimes, so you’ve got a good shot at a peaceful session.
After that, it goes downhill. Monday afternoon the wind picks up to 12 mph from the south, cross-on, and it gets messy. Tuesday, 4 August, is a total dud – light cross-shore wind and marginal surf. Wednesday, 5 August, has a big 5ft to 7ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period in the morning, and energy jumps to 1400 then 2298 in the afternoon. But the wind is a moderate 12 mph NNW cross-shore, putting chop on the face. It’s frustrating – the swell’s there, but it’s not clean.
Thursday, 6 August, through Sunday, 9 August, is a stretch of oversized swell. Thursday morning hits 10ft WSW swell, but the wind is light and cross, and the energy is very strong at 3056. It’s simply too big for this break – the call says it’s too big, and I’d agree. Friday, 7 August, roars in at 12ft with a 14-second period and 4183 energy – massive, but the morning cross-off wind keeps it clean. Still, unless you’re an expert, stay out. Saturday and Sunday are a mess with strong winds and dangerous conditions. From Monday afternoon through Sunday, that’s about six days of no real recommendations – a long gap of poor or too-big surf.
Then we get a reset. Monday, 10 August, morning has a 7ft S swell, 10-second period, clean ESE cross-off wind, and 1130 energy. It’s solid and excellent for experienced surfers. Tuesday, 11 August, is back to a 4ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period and 836 energy – clean again in the morning with light cross-off wind. Easy and fun.
Now, the real standout is Wednesday, 12 August, morning. Clear skies, a light NE offshore wind, and a 6ft WSW groundswell with a very long 19-second period. The energy is strong at 2318. That period is insane – deep, powerful lines that will wrap perfectly around the point. The offshore wind is glassy, so expect clean, peeling waves. It’s rated excellent for experienced surfers, and this is the pick of the whole outlook. At a point break, that long period is a blessing.
Thursday, 13 August, morning brings another 10ft WSW swell, 16-second period, and 4363 energy – too big again. Friday, 14 August, has a glassy afternoon with 8ft WSW swell and 14-second period – 2612 energy, dead calm. That’s for experts only, but it’ll be pristine. Saturday, 15 August, morning offers 7ft WSW swell with a 12-second period and clean cross-off wind – excellent conditions. And Sunday, 16 August, morning is another glassy gem: 8ft WSW swell, 14-second period, 2630 energy, and no wind. That’s a late standout for the brave.
After that, Monday, 17 August, and Tuesday, 18 August, fade into cross-on winds and choppy, poor surf. The second week has a few good windows, but nothing beats that Wednesday, 12 August, morning session. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
669 | 784 | 747 | 384 | 332 | 209 | 989 | 2197 | 3060 | 3056 | 2911 | 3247 | 4183 | 3615 | 3893 | 2679 | 2063 | 3788 | 2757 | 3023 | 1080 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:09PM1.52m | 6:30AM1.31m | 6:50PM1.45m | 7:19AM1.23m | 7:41PM1.36m | 8:24AM1.14m | 8:51PM1.27m | 9:55AM1.10m | 10:25PM1.24m | 11:33AM1.15m | 11:55PM1.29m | 12:48PM1.28m | 1:05AM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:49AM0.24m | 00:25AM0.27m | 12:26PM0.31m | 1:09AM0.33m | 1:12PM0.41m | 2:07AM0.40m | 2:15PM0.51m | 3:28AM0.46m | 3:49PM0.57m | 5:09AM0.44m | 5:38PM0.52m | 6:32AM0.35m | 6:58PM0.40m | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 17 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | WSW 12 |
669 | 784 | 747 | 384 | 332 | 204 | 989 | 2197 | 3060 | 3056 | 2911 | 3247 | 4183 | 3615 | 3893 | 2679 | 2063 | 3788 | 2757 | 69 | 743 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | SW 12 | — | WSW 11 | W 11 | SW 15 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | W 9 | — | N 4 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 |
167 | 154 | — | 128 | 59 | 209 | 330 | 86 | 25 | — | 8 | 336 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 104 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 18 | SSW 16 | W 10 | W 9 | — | WNW 9 | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 6 | 26 | 73 | 81 | — | 16 | — | 155 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | SW 12 | S 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 9 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 3023 | 1080 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 158 | 154 | 70 | 122 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 532 | 1477 | 70 |
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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).
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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