
Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 3,803 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s 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 (Jul 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vredenberg Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2PM. 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+) | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break this down. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the cards for Vredenberg Point, but it’s not all smooth sailing. This is a point break that loves a good SW groundswell, and it’s exposed to take it, but the wind is going to be the main character here.
The surf kicks off on Saturday, July 25th, with a clean 6ft SW swell (moderate wave energy of 1985) coming in with a cross-off breeze. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, though, as the conditions are described as marginal. Still, it’s a start. The water temperature is sitting at 58°, which is about 2° cooler than the average for this time of year – nothing wild, just a touch chilly.
Come Sunday morning, July 26th, things clean up nicely. There’s a 8ft SW swell (moderate energy of 1654) with a 12-second period, and the wind turns light and cross-off. That’s a proper window for experienced surfers to get some good ones. This is the standout of the first week. The swell is a bit overhead, so it’s not for the groms, but for those who know the Point, it’ll be firing. The afternoon on Sunday though, the wind swings south and picks up, making it a choppy mess.
We’ve got a bit of a lull through the middle of the week. Monday, July 27th, is a write-off with strong, messy cross-shore winds from the SSE at 25 mph, blowing through a solid 8ft SW swell (very strong energy of 2902 to 3598). That’s just ugly. Tuesday, July 28th, is a better shout – the swell drops a touch to 8ft, but the wind is a clean cross-off, making for some excellent, clean waves for the experienced crew. The energy is still strong (3336). Wednesday, July 29th, is another clean morning with a 6ft SW swell and glassy light winds, but the size drops a bit.
Then we hit a real gem. Friday, July 31st, the morning is glassy – absolutely flat calm – with a 4ft SW swell. That’s the kind of session where you’re just trading waves with the birds. The energy is low (546), but the quality will be there. Saturday, August 1st, also starts glassy with a smaller 4ft swell.
Now, into the second week, things get interesting. On Sunday, August 2nd, there’s a 4ft SW swell with a very long 19-second period (energy of 1437). That’s proper groundswell. The morning is glassy again. This is the other real standout – a long-period swell like that on a point break is a treat. The waves will have real power and shape, with long lulls between sets. The afternoon sees a bigger 6ft swell but with onshore wind, so stick to the morning.
Monday, August 3rd, and Tuesday, August 4th, are a bit of a write-off again with onshore wind and chop. Then, from Wednesday, August 5th, through to the end of the outlook, the swell gets too big. We’re looking at 10ft to 12ft SW swells (very strong energy, up to 6085) with cross and cross-on winds. That’s expert territory only, and the forecast notes the swell is predicted to be too big for this break for a few days. It’s a no-go for the average surfer. The conditions are either too big or too choppy, so patience is required.
Overall, the best windows are the Sunday morning (July 26th) and the glassy Sunday morning (August 2nd) with that long-period groundswell. The first week has more consistent, clean options, while the second week is a game of waiting for the swell to drop back down.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun morning, strong winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1230 | 1721 | 1771 | 1328 | 1111 | 734 | 2758 | 1808 | 2925 | 2247 | 2201 | 1615 | 1242 | 1034 | 772 | 760 | 796 | 683 | 537 | 409 | 283 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:09PM1.14m | 1:13AM1.21m | 1:52PM1.23m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:17PM0.55m | 7:44AM0.40m | 8:00PM0.47m | 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 | ||||||||
7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 10 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
1230 | 1721 | 1771 | 1328 | 1111 | 734 | 2758 | 1808 | 2925 | 2247 | 2201 | 1615 | 1242 | 1034 | 772 | 760 | 796 | 683 | 537 | 409 | 283 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | SW 18 | — | S 9 | — | S 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 5 | W 18 | WSW 16 |
755 | 41 | — | 326 | 305 | 261 | — | 1006 | — | 503 | — | 173 | 45 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 9 | 6 | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 4 | 133 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | — | — | — | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | S 4 | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — |
— | 7 | — | — | — | 205 | 144 | 784 | 963 | 586 | 342 | — | — | — | 9 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 119 | 117 | 72 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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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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