Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
13.6° C
1.7° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 4,780 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 8PM (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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m 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 Sunday (Aug 09) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 6th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 6th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 9th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break this one down.

Right off the bat, this isn’t for the faint-hearted. The first decent window is Thursday afternoon, the 6th, at Vredenberg Point. We’ve got a solid 10-foot SW groundswell with a 13-second period, and it’s got some weight behind it, with a combined energy of 3097. But the wind is up, a fresh 30 km/h cross-shore, making it lumpy. It’s too big for the beginners, that’s for sure.

The real gem comes Friday morning, the 7th. The wind drops to a light 10 km/h cross-offshore breeze, the sun’s out, and the swell holds at 10 feet from the SW with a 14-second period. The energy jumps to a strong 3728. This is the one. The water is a bit colder than normal, at 57°, about 3° below average, so bring the thicker suit.

Friday afternoon turns to mush with a cross-on wind. Saturday the 8th has a 8-foot swell, but it’s all over the place. By Saturday afternoon, a light onshore wind creates some lumpy lines. Sunday the 9th is a complete bust with 45 km/h winds and surf pushing 13 feet. That’s kite-surfing weather, not paddle-surfing.

Monday the 10th drops to the 5-6 foot range, but the wind stays up, making it a grind. Then, Tuesday morning the 11th turns it on. The wind goes light offshore from the east at 10 km/h, and we’ve got a clean 7-foot SW groundswell with a 13-second period. The energy is moderate at 1391. It’ll be glassy and fun.

Wednesday morning the 12th is another standout. The swell swings around to the WSW with a long 18-second period, pushing 7 feet. The wind is light offshore from the NE. This is proper groundswell, and it’ll be reeling down the point. The energy is moderate at 2679. The long period means the paddle out will be easier between sets.

Wednesday afternoon isn’t bad, but Thursday the 13th gets blown out by a strong northeasterly. Then, Friday the 14th is a good one. The swell is 7 feet from the WSW with a 14-second period, and the wind goes light offshore from the north in the afternoon. That’s clean, fun surf.

The next week is a bit more hit-and-miss. There’s a run of 6 to 7-foot WSW swells from the 15th to the 18th, but the wind isn’t as kind. There’s a nice window on Tuesday the 19th morning with a moderate offshore breeze and a 6-foot swell. It’s not as powerful, but it’ll be clean.

The last real highlight is Thursday the 21st. It’s small, only 3 feet from the west, but the wind is glassy. The energy is weak at 492, so it’s a longboard kind of day, not a performance wave.

So, the best of the lot is Friday the 7th morning – big, clean, and powerful. Wednesday the 12th is a close second with that long-period groundswell and offshore wind. The second week has its moments, but you have to pick your windows. Keep an eye on Tuesday the 19th and Thursday the 21st.

Long-range stuff is promising, but always a bit of a gamble. Take it with a grain of salt.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri morning, strong winds from the S by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon).

Thu
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Friday
7
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
3
SW
13
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
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SW
13
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SSW
12
3
SSW
12
1.6
SW
11
1.9
S
9
2.1
S
10
2.1
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.5
WSW
21
2
WSW
18
2
WSW
17
2
WSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3097
3352
3728
4493
3949
2376
3095
4277
2752
4437
2429
629
601
838
1365
755
1958
2471
2404
1977
Wind (km/h)
30
S
20
SSE
10
ESE
20
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
15
SW
40
S
45
S
45
SSE
35
SSE
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SE
30
SSE
15
ESE
10
E
15
SSW
20
ESE
15
NE
20
E
25
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Wind State
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cross
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cross-on
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High Tide
8:51PM1.27m
9:55AM1.10m
10:25PM1.24m
11:33AM1.15m
11:55PM1.29m
12:48PM1.28m
1:05AM1.40m
1:44PM1.43m
2:00AM1.50m
2:31PM1.57m
2:47AM1.58m
3:13PM1.67m
3:30AM1.62m
Low Tide
2:15PM0.51m
3:28AM0.46m
3:49PM0.57m
5:09AM0.44m
5:38PM0.52m
6:32AM0.35m
6:58PM0.40m
7:32AM0.22m
7:56PM0.26m
8:19AM0.11m
8:44PM0.13m
9:01AM0.03m
9:27PM0.05m
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7:28
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6:14
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Temp °C
15
13
12
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13
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Feels °C
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6
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9
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8
12
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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