
Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 7,249 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks up at Vredenberg Point. We’ve got a solid run of south-west groundswell, but the timing of the wind and the size of the waves is going to decide where the good sessions are.
The first couple of days are a bit rough. Monday the 27th is a write-off with a strong cross-breeze and a lumpy mess, so just give that one a miss. Tuesday the 28th looks cleaner, with a 8 ft SW swell and a cross-offshore breeze, but the energy is still moderate. It’s a bit average, but you could get some fun ones if you’re keen.
Now, Wednesday the 29th morning is where it starts to get interesting. We’ve got a 6 ft SW swell with a nice 13-second period, and a whisper-light north-east breeze making it glassy. The water temp is about 58°, which is a touch cooler than average for this time of year – not dramatic, but you’ll feel it. The energy is moderate, but the conditions are clean and the point should be running nicely. This is a standout for intermediate surfers, not too big, and the offshore wind is a major positive.
Thursday the 30th morning is another good call. It’s dropped a little to 5 ft, but the wind is light and cross-offshore, giving you clean lines. The energy is moderate. This is a solid, cruisy session for a weekday.
The waves start to fade into the weekend. Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August have smaller 4-5 ft SW swell, but the wind stays decent. It’s not going to blow you away, but the point will have some peelers for a groove.
Then we hit a lull on Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd, but wait – Monday the 3rd morning is a sneaky good one. A 6 ft SW groundswell, with glassy conditions and a 13-second period. The energy is moderate, and it’s got that clean, smooth feel. This is an excellent session for experienced surfers.
Now, the second week gets heavy. From Tuesday the 4th of August onwards, the swell pumps up big time – 10 ft to 13 ft SW, with periods of 12 to 15 seconds. The energy readings go ballistic. But here’s the thing – the forecast explicitly says the swell is too big for this break. This is expert territory only, and even then, the sets will be meaty and the rip will be strong. The morning of Wednesday the 5th is glassy with an 12 ft SW swell, but that size is just too much for a normal paddle session. If you’re a charger, you know what you’re doing, but for most of us, this is a look-at-it-from-the-cliff day.
By Thursday the 8th, the swell settles back to 8 ft, but the wind turns a bit messy. The period is still long at 14-15 seconds, which can make the waves a bit walled-up, but the point should handle it better than a beach. Energy is still very strong. It’s marginal, but there could be a window if the wind cooperates.
The very end of the run, from the 9th to the 11th, gets hammered by strong winds and even a bit of rain. The swell is big and short-period, with lumpy, choppy conditions. Honestly, it looks more like a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.
Bottom line: the best windows are Wednesday the 29th morning and Monday the 3rd of August morning. For the experienced crew, the glassy morning of the 5th has the size, but it’s a beast. The rest of the second week is either too big or too windy for a good time.
Stay safe, pick your moments.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NE by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3130 | 1808 | 6108 | 2247 | 2032 | 1591 | 1242 | 1067 | 1164 | 864 | 796 | 600 | 423 | 367 | 298 | 721 | 594 | 680 | 576 | 435 | 1270 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 5:03PM1.58m | 5:15AM1.44m | 5:35PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:47AM0.15m | 11:14PM0.21m | 11:17AM0.18m | 11:47PM0.23m | |||||||
7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 |
3130 | 1808 | 6108 | 2247 | 2032 | 1591 | 1242 | 1067 | 1164 | 864 | 796 | 600 | 423 | 367 | 298 | 721 | 594 | 680 | 576 | 435 | 1270 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 18 | — | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | S 5 | — | — | S 10 | SW 16 | S 9 |
115 | 995 | — | 503 | 398 | 180 | 65 | 28 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 61 | 220 | 4 | — | — | 17 | 400 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | NNE 4 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | SSE 4 | NNE 5 | N 4 | N 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 |
— | 1332 | 1074 | 586 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 28 | 19 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 34 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 72 | 70 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 63 | 18 | 84 | 126 | 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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