Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
13.4°C
2.0° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 8,220 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s 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 (Aug 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 30th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 30th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here, and I've got the full run-down on what's happening at Vredenberg Point over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, we've got a bit of a mixed bag. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is a good couple of degrees colder than usual for this time of year, so you'll want a thicker wetsuit. The energy’s been building, with the combined swell energy hitting 814 (moderate), but to be honest, the first few days are a write-off. Friday afternoon (28 August) is a no-go with cross-on winds and poor surf conditions.

The outlook improves a touch on Saturday morning (29 August) with a 5ft WSW swell and a cross-off wind that’ll clean things up. It’s only a marginal call, tide-dependent, but the energy is moderate (930). The real standout, though, is Sunday morning (30 August). We’re looking at a solid 10ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 2539 (strong). The winds are cross-shore, bringing some lumpy chop, but the swell is just too big for this break – it’s a steering factor for the experts only. If you’re not in that league, give it a miss.

Heading into the next week, the pattern stays big and messy. The swell hangs around 6ft to 8ft through Monday and Tuesday (31 August to 1 September), but strong cross-onshore winds keep the surf poor. By Wednesday morning (2 September), we’re looking at a massive 13ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and the energy absolutely explodes at 7477 (very strong). That’s a monster groundswell, but it’s coupled with strong cross-onshore winds and messy conditions. Not for the faint-hearted.

There’s a shift on Thursday 3 September and Friday 4 September mornings. The swell drops to 12ft from the S, with a shorter 9-second period, and the wind goes cross-off, so it’s clean. But the swell is still too big for Vredenberg Point, with strong energy (2541 and 2756). Kite surfers might be stoked, but for paddle surfers, it’s too much.

After that, the swell fades fast. Saturday 5 September drops to 3ft, and the following week is a real flat spell. From Sunday 6 September through to Thursday 10 September, we’re stuck with marginal 3ft to 4ft swells, inconsistent energy values in the low hundreds, and a mix of light winds. It’s a long quiet stretch with no real rideable waves.

Now, the one that’s got me excited is Friday 11 September, about two weeks out. The forecast is for a 5ft WSW swell with a very long 17-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy is sitting at 1624 (strong), and the report says it’s excellent surf for experienced surfers. That’s a gorgeous groundswell, and with the wind off the land, it’s going to be clean. It’s a long-range call, so treat it as promising but not locked in, but if it comes together, that’s the session to circle. The crowd profile at Vredenberg Point is sometimes busy, so keep that in mind.

Saturday 12 September holds some size (7ft to 8ft, 14-second period) but cross-on winds spoil the party.

Overall, the best bet is the glassy, long-period swell on Friday 11 September. Sunday 30 August is an expert-only day if you’re after a big bowl. The rest of the window is pretty average.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon night, near gales from the S by Wed night).

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
13
3
SW
13
2.1
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12
1.9
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12
1.8
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1.7
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11
1.4
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11
2.5
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13
2.5
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15
3.5
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14
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4.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
631
569
813
1189
950
2530
1323
980
889
739
479
2207
2340
3257
7477
5633
2934
3205
1809
2681
Wind (km/h)
25
S
20
SSE
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40
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S
35
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High Tide
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
6:52AM1.24m
7:14PM1.31m
Low Tide
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
12:48PM0.42m
1:39AM0.43m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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