
Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 13 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: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,609 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming up for Vredenberg Point.
We've got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. The water is sitting at 57°F which is a touch colder than usual for this time of year, so a decent 4/3 wetsuit might be the call.
The first few days are small but clean. Monday the 13th morning is looking like a real treat with a glassy 3ft SW groundswell, period around 10 seconds. The energy is weak (307) but with zero wind, it'll be a fun session on the small stuff. The afternoon turns a bit onshore, so make the most of the morning.
Tuesday the 14th is much the same story – a glassy start with a 3ft W swell, again weak energy (268). Nice morning, but the onshore breeze kicks in later.
Now, Wednesday the 15th is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a 4ft WSW groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds pushing moderate energy (1043). That’s proper groundswell. The wind is a light cross-shore, so it'll be a bit bumpy, but that long period stuff loves a point break like Vredenberg. The 7ft SW swell later in the day on the 15th is packing strong energy (2592), but the cross-shore wind picks up and the quality drops. Those long-period swells can wall up and close out on a beach setup, but at a point, they should offer some nice lines.
The 16th and 17th are a write-off for quality with cross-shore winds and messy surf. Energy stays moderate to strong but the conditions are just not there.
Then, a real gem on Saturday the 18th morning. Glassy conditions again, with a 4ft S swell and a period of 12 seconds, carrying moderate energy (685). The "very good surf conditions" tag is spot on. This is the standout for the first week. The afternoon gets a bit cross-onshore, so get it early.
The 19th and 20th are a bit of a mess with stronger winds and dropping swell quality. Energy is moderate but the wind is ruining the surface.
Here’s the big one. On Tuesday the 21st, we’re looking at a massive 10ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, pushing very strong energy (4795). That’s a serious, powerful swell. However, the data says it's predicted to be too big for this break. That kind of size at a point break with a 16-second period can be a beast. For most surfers, this is a "watch from the rocks" day. The swell stays huge through the 23rd, with 15ft and 13ft waves on the 23rd, glassy wind, but the data again says it's too big. This is expert-only territory, if it's even rideable without getting slammed.
The 24th shows a massive drop back to 5ft with a clean cross-shore, so it’s a reset. The 25th and 26th have another pulse of powerful SW groundswell, but the wind is cross-shore or cross-onshore, and the sizes are back up to 10ft, which is again too big for this spot. The 27th and 28th are a write-off with messy, blown-out conditions.
So, the best on offer is the glassy morning of Saturday the 18th. It's not big, but it'll be clean, empty, and fun. The mid-week of the 21st-23rd is for experts only, if anyone. Otherwise, it’s a lot of waiting around.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
209 | 166 | 216 | 167 | 154 | 133 | 897 | 2383 | 3609 | 2532 | 1892 | 1031 | 914 | 835 | 569 | 480 | 534 | 1711 | 1207 | 814 | 494 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:39PM1.52m | 2:55AM1.59m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:26AM0.09m | 8:48PM0.17m | 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 | |||||||
7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | |
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 12 | S 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 |
209 | 166 | 216 | 167 | 154 | 133 | 897 | 2383 | 3609 | 2532 | 1892 | 1031 | 914 | 835 | 569 | 480 | 389 | 1711 | 1207 | 814 | 494 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 12 | W 9 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 16 | S 11 | S 11 | — | SSW 13 |
65 | 39 | 90 | 41 | 25 | 52 | 106 | 117 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 87 | 135 | 534 | 237 | 83 | — | 70 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | W 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | W 11 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | W 12 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | SSE 10 |
33 | 77 | 46 | 60 | 57 | 109 | 40 | 92 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 70 | 198 | — | — | — | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 83 | 128 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 128 | 114 |
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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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