Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
12.7°C
2.8° 

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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with 4,275 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 1st Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 1st Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Righto, grab your coffee and let's have a yarn about what's coming up at Vredenberg Point. This is a point break that's fairly consistent and picks up a solid SW groundswell, and we've got a bit of a wild ride ahead.

Right off the bat, we're looking at a proper pulse of energy. Tuesday the 1st of September kicks off with a clean 8 ft SW swell, but the wind is a cross-on S at 16 mph, so it's going to be choppy and a bit of a battle. The afternoon only gets worse with the wind picking up to 19 mph and the swell jumping to 10 ft – it's a write-off. The combined energy is massive, reading 2835 (moderate-strong), but it's all messy.

Wednesday the 2nd of September morning is the first real teaser. We've got a 10 ft SW swell, wind is a lighter cross-on at 9 mph, and while the report says wind and tide are favorable, the swell is too big for this break to really shine. The energy is huge at 3488 (very strong), so it's a solid, powerful ocean, but it's pushing the limits for this spot.

Now, Thursday the 3rd of September is where it gets interesting. The morning offers up an 12 ft W swell with a clean offshore ENE breeze at 12 mph. That is a standout. The combined energy is pumping at 3980 (very strong), and with that offshore wind, the waves will be clean and lined up. But again, that 12 ft is expert territory only – this is for the brave and the skilled. The afternoon goes to chaos with a near-gale SSE at 31 mph, so don't even bother.

After that, things drop off fast. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th of September see the swell drop to 8 ft and then 4 ft, with cross-off winds, but the energy plummets to 1080 and 342 (weak) and the quality is marginal. Saturday morning is the best of a bad bunch with a light breeze and 4 ft S swell, but it's not going to get the heart racing.

Then, Sunday the 6th of September morning is another standout for the experienced crew. A 4 ft SW swell, but the period is a very long 16 seconds – that's a proper groundswell. Combined with a light offshore NE breeze at 6 mph, conditions will be glassy and clean. The energy is still moderate at1261, and the long period means the waves will have real shape and power. This is the pick of the bunch for anyone who can handle a point break with a long, straight line.

The rest of the week is a slow fade. From Monday the7th of September through to Wednesday the9th of September, the swell drops to3 ft and below, with mostly cross-on or onshore winds. Energy readings are down around 300 to170 (weak), and it's just not worth the paddle. There's a gap of poor conditions until the weekend.

Saturday the12th and Sunday the13th of September see a bit of a lift back to5 ft and8 ft S swell, but the wind is cross or cross-on and strong, so it's messy. The energy readings are moderate but the quality is poor.

The final standout window looks like Wednesday the16th of September morning. A6 ft SW swell with a cross-off N wind at16 mph, giving clean waves. The period is12 seconds, and the energy is1473 (moderate). It's not huge, but it's clean and surfable. The afternoon brings a6 ft WSW swell with a very long17-second period, but an onshore SW wind at6 mph, which will mess it up a bit. Still, that long-period groundswell energy at2221 (strong) is worth noting for a possible late session if the wind behaves.

To be honest, the standout session is the Sunday the6th of September morning. The combination of a long-period SW groundswell, light offshore wind, and clean conditions is as good as it gets in this run. For the brave, Thursday the3rd of September morning is a beast, but only if you've got the stones for an12 ft swell.

Stay safe, and keep an eye on the horizon.
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, near gales from the SSE by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sat morning).

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Height (m)
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2.5
SW
13
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3.5
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14
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2.5
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13
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10
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16
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WSW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2187
2824
3781
3488
2959
2078
3863
3372
1331
937
718
525
229
426
693
886
543
352
378
386
343
Wind (km/h)
25
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20
SSE
15
S
25
SSW
20
N
20
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50
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40
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35
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NE
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NNE
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High Tide
5:39PM1.56m
6:04AM1.36m
6:20PM1.45m
6:52AM1.24m
7:14PM1.31m
8:01AM1.12m
8:35PM1.19m
9:50AM1.08m
10:30PM1.16m
11:36AM1.16m
00:03AM1.25m
12:45PM1.32m
1:05AM1.37m
Low Tide
11:23AM0.20m
11:55PM0.20m
12:01PM0.30m
00:39AM0.31m
12:48PM0.42m
1:39AM0.43m
1:58PM0.55m
3:14AM0.52m
4:00PM0.61m
5:14AM0.49m
5:55PM0.51m
6:31AM0.37m
7:02PM0.36m
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7:05
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7:00
6:58
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6:30
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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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