Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 7,312 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 24th 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 have a look at what’s in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are looking pretty average – the waves are there, but the wind isn’t doing us any favours, so we’re just going to have to be patient. The water is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit if you’re heading out.
The first real standout comes on Friday the 24th. Vredenberg Point is going to be firing with a solid 12ft swell from the SW, with a nice long 14-second period. The combined swell energy is strong at 4749, so there’s plenty of power behind it. The wind is light and offshore in the morning, which means clean, glassy conditions. That said, with waves over 8ft, this is expert territory only – don’t even think about it if you’re not ready for a serious session.
Saturday the 25th is a good follow-up. The swell drops to a more manageable 6ft from the SW, still on a 13-second period, and the wind stays light offshore. It’s clean, it’s consistent, and it’s a great call for experienced surfers looking for a solid morning.
Sunday the 26th keeps the energy going with a 7ft SW swell and a 11-second period. The wind is slight and offshore in the morning, so expect clean lines. This is another good option for the more experienced crew.
Looking ahead, Monday the 27th is a bit of a mixed bag with a 6ft SW swell, but the wind gets stronger and more onshore, making it messy. Tuesday the 28th brings a bigger 8ft SW swell with a very long 15-second period, which is great for the point, but the wind is a bit tricky. Still, the morning session with offshore wind could be a gem for the experts.
After that, we’ve got a bit of a lull. The end of July and the start of August see the swell dropping off, with waves under 5ft and some lighter winds, but nothing that’s going to get you too excited. The surf is small and a bit ordinary, so you might be better off waiting for a better day.
The second week starts to pick up again around the 5th of August. Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th look promising, with a 6ft and 5ft SSW swell, long periods around 13 seconds, and clean offshore winds. The combined energy is moderate, but the conditions look good for a decent session.
Overall, the standout is Friday the 24th – big, powerful, and clean, but only for the experts. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are your next best bets for a solid session with good conditions.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the N by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | S 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1427 | 1249 | 718 | 769 | 835 | 7141 | 4749 | 3881 | 2679 | 1094 | 934 | 884 | 1073 | 866 | 1266 | 960 | 1443 | 1773 | 2326 | 2919 | 2090 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:26AM1.04m | 9:46PM1.15m | 10:50AM1.02m | 11:06PM1.12m | 12:10PM1.06m | 00:19AM1.15m | 1:09PM1.14m | 1:13AM1.21m | 1:52PM1.23m | 1:56AM1.29m | 2:28PM1.32m | 2:33AM1.36m | 3:01PM1.40m | 3:07AM1.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:19PM0.63m | 4:36AM0.56m | 4:53PM0.66m | 5:58AM0.54m | 6:19PM0.62m | 6:59AM0.48m | 7:17PM0.55m | 7:44AM0.40m | 8:00PM0.47m | 8:20AM0.32m | 8:36PM0.39m | 8:52AM0.24m | 9:10PM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 1427 | 1249 | 718 | 769 | 835 | 7141 | 4749 | 3881 | 2679 | 1094 | 934 | 884 | 1073 | 866 | 1266 | 960 | 1443 | 878 | 2326 | 2919 | 2090 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 12 | NNE 4 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 15 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | — | — | S 10 |
| kJ | — | 72 | 356 | 252 | 297 | — | — | — | — | 865 | 680 | 328 | 1 | 412 | 135 | 505 | 57 | 737 | — | — | 464 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 251 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | 37 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 22 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | 307 | 279 | 507 | 1773 | 1252 | 725 | 422 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 18 | 63 | 84 | 118 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 84 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
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