Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
13.6° C
1.8° 

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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 4,703 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with W 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 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 14th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 21st Jul)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about Vredenberg Point. This point break is a solid intermediate spot. The water’s running a bit colder than normal for the season, sitting at about 57°.

We start off slow. Tuesday morning, July 14, there’s a small 3-foot swell from the west with a 10-second period. It’s glassy—dead calm, offshore wind from the NW at 3 mph. Clean, but small. The combined energy is only 268, so it’s weak. Not a standout, but a nice quiet paddle.

The real action is Wednesday morning, July 15. That’s the pick of the first week. Swell picks up to 4 feet from the WSW, with a very long 16-second period—proper groundswell. Combined energy jumps to 1043, moderate. Wind is glassy from the ESE at 3 mph. This is going to be clean, well-shaped, and offering some nice lines. The direction is right for the optimum SW. That’s a standout.

Friday morning, July 17, is another good call. Swell at 6 feet from the SW, 11-second period, combined energy 866 (moderate). Cross-offshore wind from the SE at 9 mph will keep it clean. Solid session, but not the standout that Wednesday was.

Now, hold on for a big one. Tuesday, July 21—a full week away—the swell is predicted to be 10 feet from the SW, with a 16-second period. The combined energy is massive at 4084. But the wind is cross-onshore from the WNW at 6 mph. The forecast says it’s too big for this break. That’s for experts only, and with the wind, it’s gonna be messy.

The rest of the second week is a mixed bag. Thursday, July 23, through Saturday, July 25, sees solid 7 to 8 feet WSW swells, but the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, making it choppy. The energy is high (2366 to 3437), but the quality isn’t there for paddle surfing. Might look more interesting for kite surfing.

The real standout in the second week is Monday morning, July 27. Swell drops to 5 feet from the WSW, 14-second period, combined energy 1477 (moderate). Wind is light and cross-offshore from the ESE at 6 mph. That’s clean, nicely shaped, and much more manageable. A solid call for experienced surfers.

And that’s it. Keep your eyes on Wednesday the 15th for the best early session, and Monday the 27th for a promising late run. The long-range stuff is promising but less certain.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Period (s)
0.9
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9
1.3
WSW
16
2.2
SW
16
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2
SW
12
1.9
SW
11
1.8
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11
1.5
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10
0.8
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14
1.3
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13
1.8
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12
1.8
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12
1.7
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
1.6
SSW
10
2.5
SSW
17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
167
154
133
897
2291
3609
2494
1791
1107
866
716
425
224
609
913
928
715
273
205
435
4255
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
SW
5
S
5
ESE
20
S
15
SE
15
SSE
20
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20
SSE
15
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15
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5
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10
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10
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25
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20
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30
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High Tide
3:27PM1.61m
3:43AM1.61m
4:12PM1.67m
4:29AM1.59m
4:56PM1.68m
5:13AM1.53m
5:38PM1.65m
5:57AM1.44m
6:20PM1.57m
6:40AM1.33m
7:02PM1.47m
7:26AM1.22m
7:47PM1.35m
Low Tide
9:14AM0.03m
9:38PM0.11m
9:58AM0.01m
10:25PM0.08m
10:40AM0.03m
11:11PM0.10m
11:21AM0.09m
11:55PM0.16m
12:00PM0.18m
00:39AM0.24m
12:40PM0.29m
1:25AM0.34m
1:22PM0.42m
2:15AM0.44m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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15
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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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