
Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 6,151 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about Vredenberg Point.
The first few days are a bit of a mess. The water's a chilly 56°, which is a few degrees colder than usual, so don't forget your booties. The wind is all over the place, making for lumpy, unattractive conditions.
Saturday, the 18th of July, is where it starts to get interesting. The swell drops to about 4ft out of the southwest, and the wind goes glassy. That's the key. It's going to be clean and small, with a combined energy reading of 427, which is moderate. It's not going to be a world-beater, but it'll be a fun, small-wave day.
Now, the real one to watch is the morning of the 28th of July. For the experienced guys, this is looking like a proper session. We've got a solid 8ft west-southwest swell, with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the northeast. The combined wave energy is reading a strong 3042, and with a period of 15 seconds, that's a long-period groundswell. For a point break like this one, that's a recipe for long, clean lines. The forecast is calling it 'excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers'. It's a ways out, so don't take it to the bank, but it's the one to get excited about.
There's a massive pulse of energy from the 22nd to the 25th of July, with swell heights hitting 13ft and combined energy readings up to 8515. That's a lot of water. But the forecast is clear: it's predicted to be too big for this break. Unless you're towing in, that's a hard pass.
The morning of the 29th of July is another solid option for more experienced surfers, with a 6ft west-southwest swell and clean cross-offshore winds. Good, but not as good as the 28th.
So, here's the takeaway: the next few days are a bit of a dud. Saturday the 18th morning is your best bet for a clean, small-wave session. The big one to keep an eye on is the morning of the 28th of July. That's the one with the most potential.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1892 | 1107 | 743 | 659 | 425 | 225 | 330 | 537 | 555 | 585 | 874 | 578 | 308 | 175 | 752 | 1058 | 4957 | 5794 | 4448 | 2005 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 4:56PM1.68m | 5:13AM1.53m | 5:38PM1.65m | 5:57AM1.44m | 6:20PM1.57m | 6:40AM1.33m | 7:02PM1.47m | 7:26AM1.22m | 7:47PM1.35m | 8:19AM1.12m | 8:39PM1.23m | 9:26AM1.04m | 9:46PM1.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:11PM0.10m | 11:21AM0.09m | 11:55PM0.16m | 12:00PM0.18m | 00:39AM0.24m | 12:40PM0.29m | 1:25AM0.34m | 1:22PM0.42m | 2:15AM0.44m | 2:11PM0.53m | 3:16AM0.52m | 3:19PM0.63m | 4:36AM0.56m | |||||||
— | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | |
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
1892 | 1107 | 743 | 659 | 425 | 225 | 330 | 537 | 555 | 585 | 874 | 578 | 308 | 134 | 752 | 1058 | 4957 | 5794 | 4448 | 2005 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 7 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | SSW 11 |
— | — | — | — | 31 | 75 | 153 | 242 | 184 | 128 | 127 | 92 | 165 | 175 | 62 | 14 | — | — | — | 591 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | WSW 16 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 |
— | — | — | — | 10 | 127 | 144 | 123 | 54 | 34 | 17 | 25 | 87 | 57 | 123 | — | — | — | — | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 418 | 215 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 144 | 410 | 410 | 144 | 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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