
Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,436 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what's on offer at Vredenberg Point over the next couple of weeks. This southwest-facing spot is dialled into that SW groundswell, and it's all about picking your moment.
We've got a few solid pulses of swell rolling through, but not every day is a winner. The main story is that there are some absolute windows of quality – clean lines, good winds – and a few that are just too big for the average punter.
The week starts with a real early bird special. Monday the 20th morning is glassy, clear, and a clean 1.8m swell from the southwest with a 10-second period. Wave energy is moderate at 726, and it's the perfect size for a long, fun session. Get on it before the afternoon onshore wind kicks in.
Thursday the 23rd evening is the real highlight of the first week. After a clean-ish morning, the afternoon goes totally glassy. That 1.9m swell is now coming from the west-southwest with a 12-second period (1146 energy). Smooth, clean, and absolutely begging for some big turns. This is the one for the crew who want quality, not just size.
Friday the 24th is a day for the brave. Big swell – 3.5m in the morning and 3.0m in the afternoon – from the southwest with a 14-second period. Wave energy jumps to a very strong 4692. This is expert-only territory. Too big for most, but if you've got the skills and the nerve, those long-period lines will be pumping. The morning is clean side-offshore, but it gets cross-shore as the day goes on.
Saturday the 25th morning is still solid for experienced surfers – 2.5m, 13-second period, clean cross-off wind. Wave energy is strong at 3151. The swell is dropping a touch, so it's a bit more manageable than Friday but still a handful. The afternoon gets messy.
The middle of the week offers some decent windows. Tuesday the 28th morning provides a clean 1.7m south-west swell, but energy is moderate (1417). It's a good option for a quieter session if you want to avoid the bigger days.
Then we get a real gem early on Wednesday the 29th. Glassy, dead calm, with a 2.5m, 13-second southwest groundswell (2496 energy). This is big and clean, a proper challenge for experienced surfers. The offshore wind will hold up the faces beautifully.
Our biggest standout for the full forecast, though, is still a few weeks out. Mark your calendar for Monday the 3rd of August morning. It's going to be huge – a 3.5m swell from the west-southwest with a very long 15-second period. The wave energy is a jaw-dropping 5505, very strong. The wind is light and cross-off, so the lines will be clean. But fair warning – this is a proper, powerful groundswell, so it's for experts only. The size and power make it a true surfers' swell, but you need to know what you're doing. That afternoon and Tuesday the 4th morning get even bigger, with a 5.0m swell (8197 energy) from the west. It's a massive, powerful ocean. Not a day for a learner.
After that, the surf drops right off into weaker, wind-affected conditions. A couple of mornings might offer a small, clean window, but it's nothing to get excited about. After the 4th, the run of quality swell is done, and we're looking at a flat spell.
So, in a nutshell: get out there early on Monday the 20th, make a plan for Thursday the 23rd afternoon, and if you're a charger, Friday the 24th and Monday the 3rd of August will get your heart pumping. The 29th of July morning is the glassy gem earlier on. Stay sharp and surf safe.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1087 | 597 | 388 | 264 | 1321 | 2300 | 2088 | 1427 | 1335 | 1042 | 1375 | 1010 | 5085 | 4692 | 3355 | 2494 | 2107 | 1201 | 1048 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:26AM1.22m | 7:47PM1.35m | 8:19AM1.12m | 8:39PM1.23m | 9:26AM1.04m | 9:46PM1.15m | 10:50AM1.02m | 11:06PM1.12m | 12:10PM1.06m | 00:19AM1.15m | 1:09PM1.14m | 1:13AM1.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:25AM0.34m | 1:22PM0.42m | 2:15AM0.44m | 2:11PM0.53m | 3:16AM0.52m | 3:19PM0.63m | 4:36AM0.56m | 4:53PM0.66m | 5:58AM0.54m | 6:19PM0.62m | 6:59AM0.48m | 7:17PM0.55m | |||||||
— | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
6:01 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
1087 | 597 | 388 | 106 | 1321 | 2300 | 2088 | 1427 | 1335 | 1042 | 1375 | 1010 | 5085 | 4692 | 3355 | 2494 | 2107 | 1201 | 1048 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 16 | WSW 11 | W 9 | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
94 | 123 | 89 | 264 | 85 | 24 | — | — | 42 | 60 | 217 | 121 | — | — | — | — | 1044 | 493 | 246 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
17 | 6 | 32 | 147 | 39 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 18 | 63 | 72 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 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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