Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
13.2°C
2.4° 

Vredenberg Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 3,553 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s 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 (Sep 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 13th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

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Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what’s coming our way at Vredenberg Point over the next two weeks.

We've got a solid run of south-west groundswell on the charts, with wave energy reading moderate to very strong (values over 1000, peaking past 4000). But the wind is calling the shots, and it’s not always working in our favor. The water is running *much colder than normal* for September, a full 4°F cooler, so you’ll want a thick suit.

Saturday the 12th is a total no-go. Fresh 19 mph cross-shore wind and lumpy conditions on a 6ft SW swell. Just not worth it.

Sunday the 13th morning is the first real chance. A cleaner 7ft SW swell (14-second period – proper groundswell) with a gentle 9 mph cross-offshore breeze from the NNE. The wave energy is solid (1804). This is for experienced surfers – it’s got size and juice. The afternoon turns messy with rain and a cross-on wind.

Monday the 14th morning is tricky. A clean 4ft SW swell, but a 19 mph cross-offshore wind makes the paddle tough and the energy is only moderate (745). The afternoon turns into a total mess: a 8ft NW swell with a horrible 7-second period and cross-shore chop.

Tuesday the 15th is small and choppy – not worth the drive.

Wednesday the 16th morning brings an 8ft SW swell (very strong energy at 3171) with a cross-on wind. That’s big, but the wind is spoiling it. Experts only, and even then, it’s a battle.

From Thursday the 17th through Friday the 18th, we get hammered by strong winds – 25-28 mph – and lumpy, messy conditions on a steady 5ft to 7ft SW swell. Honestly, this looks more like kite-surfing weather than paddling weather.

Then the payoff. Sunday the 20th morning is the absolute standout. A beautiful 6ft SW groundswell (13-second period) with a light 6 mph offshore breeze from the NE. That’s clean, glassy, and lined up. The crowds are listed as "sometimes" here, and on a morning like that, it’s going to be popular. Get in early.

Monday the 21st afternoon also has a window. A clean 4ft SW swell with a light 12 mph offshore wind from the East. Smaller, but clean.

The final week of September is mostly average. A lot of cross-on or onshore winds and chop. The morning of Saturday the 26th is an odd one: a very long-period 20-second swell at just 3ft (moderate energy at 1378). That’s a long-period groundswell – it’ll peel cleanly at this point break, but the sets will be few and far between, and the wind is cross-shore. For the patient, it could offer some glassy head-high waves. The afternoon gets ruined by fresh winds.

So, bottom line: Sunday the 13th morning for the experienced crew, and Sunday the 20th morning for just about everyone who wants clean, classic waves. The 20th is the one to circle on the calendar. The rest is mostly a wind-blown battle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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2.3
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16
2.4
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15
2.1
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14
1.8
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1.6
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13
1.3
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7
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15
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1.5
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2.1
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14
2.3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2525
1688
1226
814
555
543
259
162
1201
3553
2275
1247
786
723
628
551
625
1519
1942
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
30
SSE
10
NE
15
NNE
15
W
20
NNW
30
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30
NNW
25
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25
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25
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High Tide
3:58PM1.73m
4:18AM1.57m
4:30PM1.67m
4:49AM1.50m
5:00PM1.57m
5:20AM1.40m
5:31PM1.44m
5:52AM1.29m
6:02PM1.30m
6:27AM1.16m
6:39PM1.16m
7:15AM1.04m
7:36PM1.03m
Low Tide
9:48AM0.04m
10:15PM0.02m
10:20AM0.09m
10:46PM0.08m
10:50AM0.18m
11:15PM0.18m
11:20AM0.28m
11:45PM0.30m
11:50AM0.40m
00:16AM0.42m
12:22PM0.53m
00:55AM0.55m
1:07PM0.65m
2:05AM0.66m
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Temp °C
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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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