Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
14.4° C
0.9° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 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 7,597 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 26th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 27th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 27th 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 chew the fat on what’s in store. We’ve only got the one spot on the map for this stretch, and it’s Vredenberg Point. No other options, so we’re gonna run with this and see where the ocean takes us.

We’re kicking off right away with some serious energy on Sunday morning, the 26th of July. The water’s hangin’ around 57.9°, which is just a hair under the usual mark for this time of year – nothin’ drastic, just a little cooler than average. The swell is marching in from the southwest at a solid 7.5 ft with a 12-second period, which is proper groundswell. The combined energy is thumpin’ at 1677 – that’s strong wave power, and you’re gonna feel it in your chest. The wind is dead off the land from the east at only 3 mph, so it’s glassy clean. This is prime for experienced surfers only, because anything over 8 ft is headin’ towards expert territory, and we’re right on the edge. The direction from the SW is exactly what this point wants, so the setup is very close to perfect. Expect a few others out there, crowds are possible.

Sunday afternoon takes a turn. That beautiful light east wind swings around to a solid south 16 mph, blowin’ cross-onshore, and it messes the place up. Wave quality drops right off. Not worth paddling out.

Monday the 27th, morning session is a write-off with strong SSE winds at 19 mph and a cross-shore chop. The swell is still big at 7.5 ft, but the period is a very long 16 seconds. That energy reading is a monster 2886, but the wind just ruins it. This is a pass.

Tuesday the 28th we start to see a cleaner look. Morning has a cross-off wind from the SE at 12 mph, which is manageable, and the swell holds steady at 7.5 ft, 14-second period, power at 2750. It’s still big and punchy, but the wind cleans it up enough for a look. Not a standout, but a possible early session.

Wednesday the 29th is the real standout of the first week. Morning brings that magic word: glass. Wind from the NE at only 3 mph, dead calm, with a clean 6.2 ft swell from the SW, 13-second period. Combined energy at 1242 – still plenty of push, but the height is more manageable. This is the session to point the car at. The point will be peeling smooth, the wind is off, and it’s gonna be the best quality of the run so far.

After Wednesday, the swell starts to fade slowly through the rest of the week and into the weekend. Thursday morning the 30th still has a solid 5.2 ft but the cross-shore wind from the SSE at 12 mph creates a chop. Not terrible, but not a go-to. Friday the 31st morning sees a 3.9 ft swell with light ESE winds at 6 mph – clean but small. Saturday the 1st of August and Sunday the 2nd are similar, small and trying to clean up, but nothing that’ll get the heart racing.

Now, the second week kicks off with something tasty. On Monday the 3rd of August, morning comes in glassy again with a north-northeast breeze at only 3 mph. Swell picks up a notch to 4.6 ft, 13-second period from the SW, and energy at 681 – moderate but clean. This is a solid glassy morning session, worth the early alarm.

Tuesday the 4th of August morning also looks promising. A 5.2 ft SW swell with light cross-off winds from the ESE at 6 mph. Clean conditions again. The size is creeping back up, and it’s shaping up to be a good run of mornings.

From around the 6th of August things get a bit wild. Thursday morning the 6th has a big 8.2 ft WSW swell with a 13-second period and a whopping 2553 combined energy. The wind is cross-off from the north at 22 mph – strong but offshore. That size is expert country, and very strong wind makes it a challenging beast. Thursday afternoon the wind eases but turns cross-on with some light rain. The swell is still 8.2 ft with a long 14-second period and energy at 2180. There’s a chance for experts if the wind plays ball, but it’s not clean.

After that, we hit a messy stretch. Friday the 7th drops right down in size, and the winds are strong cross-off, but the swell is tiny. Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are blown out by strong winds and stormy conditions. Sunday the 9th gets a 2.9 ft swell but with a ridiculously long 22-second period and 1647 energy. That is a very long groundswell, but with a 31-34 mph wind, it’s a complete mess. The point will be all over the place. This run of dud conditions lasts through the 8th, 9th, and into the 10th of August.

So, the bold calls for the

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun morning, strong winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
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Friday
31
Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
2.3
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
3.5
SSW
16
2.3
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.8
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13
1.7
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13
1.6
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12
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.2
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1351
1111
683
2634
1933
6108
2247
2032
1482
1242
1050
946
748
649
653
416
361
283
642
594
437
Wind (km/h)
5
E
25
S
30
S
30
SSE
45
SSE
30
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
ESE
5
NE
15
SW
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
10
ESE
15
S
15
ESE
20
NNE
15
NW
20
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Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-off
High Tide
1:52PM1.23m
1:56AM1.29m
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
Low Tide
8:00PM0.47m
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
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6:06
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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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