Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 20,702 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. 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 6.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 20ft (6.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this started. The long-range charts are showing a bit of a mixed bag for Vredenberg Point. There’s some decent swell on the horizon, but the wind is going to be the main player in how good it actually gets. We’re looking at a window where a couple of mornings will really fire, but you’ll need to be picky.
Overall Pattern
The next week starts off a bit messy. We've got a pulse of SSW swell on Thursday the 27th, but the wind is all over the place, making it a write-off for clean waves. The energy is moderate at 788, but it’s being chopped up by a moderate cross-onshore breeze. Not worth paddling out for. That trend continues into Friday and the weekend, with the wind staying cranky and the swell mixing up in direction. It’s not until we get to the following Tuesday that things look like they’ll truly line up.
The First Call
Forget the first few days. Friday the 28th has a slight window with some clean conditions and a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is smaller and a bit disorganized. The real standout is the morning of Tuesday, September 1st. The wind is forecast to be glassy, the swell is a solid 8ft from the SW with a 13-second period, and the energy is strong at 2056. This is going to be a proper, powerful point break. It’s an intermediate spot, but with this size and period, it’ll be for the more confident surfers. The water temp is way colder than usual at 56°, so bring the thick rubber. This is the one to circle. The afternoon gets messy again, so be on it early.
The Mid-Week Pulses and a Cautionary Tale
The following days have some size, but also some serious conditions. The wind swings onshore and bumps things up. Wednesday the 2nd is a big one, with swell predicted to be a huge 16ft from the SW with a 16-second period. The energy reading is massive at 11550, but this is well over the 8ft mark. It’s a clear sign this break will be too big and dangerous for most, even if the wind and tide are favorable. That’s for experts only, and even then, it looks like a beast. The rest of that week is blown out with strong winds, so don't get too excited about the size.
Looking Further Ahead
The second week quiets down a lot. Friday the 4th has a couple of cleaner windows with cross-offshore winds and 8-8ft of S swell, but the period drops to 10 seconds, so it will be less powerful. Saturday morning the 5th is another good bet – a gentle offshore with 6ft of S swell and a 10-second period. It’s not huge, but it’ll be clean and fun.
There’s a small, clean window on Sunday, September 7th with a gentle offshore and tiny waist-high waves, and Wednesday, September 10th looks like another glassy morning, but again, the swell is small. For a final call, Friday, September 12th has a pulse of SW swell, but the period is short and the wind is onshore in the afternoon. It might be a quick morning session if you’re desperate.
All in all, it’s a two-morning kind of forecast. The Tuesday the 1st session is the clear winner, with Saturday the 5th being the safe, clean consolation.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the S by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
454 | 422 | 291 | 631 | 569 | 813 | 1189 | 805 | 2107 | 1866 | 1524 | 1142 | 785 | 966 | 2010 | 2392 | 1777 | 20702 | 14063 | 7048 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:04PM1.57m | 3:15AM1.52m | 3:33PM1.64m | 3:45AM1.55m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:16PM0.17m | 9:22AM0.10m | 9:44PM0.11m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
454 | 422 | 291 | 631 | 569 | 813 | 1189 | 805 | 2107 | 11 | 1524 | 1142 | 785 | 966 | 2010 | 2392 | 1777 | 20702 | 14063 | 7048 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | SSE 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
239 | 173 | 133 | 177 | 128 | 49 | — | 22 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 214 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | — | WSW 18 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
26 | 126 | 284 | — | 64 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SW 8 | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | — | 3 | 10 | 22 | 84 | 639 | — | 1866 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 18 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 116 | 374 | 152 | 13 | 152 | 13 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 15 | 131 | 496 |
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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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