Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 31 Aug 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, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 4,949 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) 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 13s 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 0.7m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 1st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 1st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's coming up at Vredenberg Point.

First off, the water temp is sitting right around the seasonal average, so nothing too wild there. The first half of this 16-day window is a bit of a rollercoaster. We start off on Tuesday with a solid SW groundswell pushing 8ft to 10ft, but the wind is a cross-onshore mess, so it's going to be choppy and lumpy. Not worth paddling out for. The swell energy is huge, around 2318 to 2833, but without the right wind, it's just a washing machine.

Wednesday morning is a tease. The swell is still big at 10ft, and the wind is a gentle cross-onshore, but it's just too big for this break. The combined energy is pumping at 3348, but this is really only for the most experienced crew. The afternoon turns back to junk.

Thursday morning is the standout of the first week. We get an 12ft W swell with a clean offshore wind. That's a proper swell with a combined energy of 4137, and the wind is moderate and offshore, making it glassy. If you're an expert, this is the day to get after it. The afternoon turns into a total gale, so get your session in early.

Friday's swell drops to 8ft, but the wind is howling, making it a no-go. Saturday morning, though, is a hidden gem. The swell drops to 5ft, but the wind goes glassy. The energy is moderate at 393, and it'll be clean. It's a small day, but the conditions are excellent for a longboard or a funboard. The crowd factor is "sometimes," so you might have some company.

Sunday has a 5ft SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period. That's a beautiful, powerful swell, and the wind is clean cross-off. The energy is 1316. The long period will make for some great lines, but it might be a bit too straight for the beach break section. The point should handle it well.

The second week looks more subdued. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are small, with the swell dropping to under 3ft. We get a clean offshore wind on Monday, making for a fun little session. The energy is low, around 394. From there, it's a real desert. We have a long stretch of very small, weakly-energized swell (energy in the 100s) and poor wind.

The next real highlight is the morning of Monday the 14th. A small 3ft SW swell rolls in with a light offshore wind and a combined energy of 227. It's clean, but it's tiny. If you're desperate, you could get wet.

Then, the final day of the forecast, Wednesday the 16th, has a massive 12ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, and a combined energy of 4711. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore. This is another expert-only event, and it's a long way out, so keep an eye on the charts.

Best bet this period? Get out there on Thursday morning, September 3rd, for that big, clean W swell. If you want something more mellow, Saturday morning the 5th for the glassy, small waves. The long-range stuff on the 16th is promising but hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed night, strong winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Thu night, calm by Sat morning).

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
11
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
3.5
W
12
4
SW
12
3
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10
2.4
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9
2.4
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9
2
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9
1.4
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9
1.4
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10
1.9
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10
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
802
2318
2824
3781
3348
2959
2078
4047
4831
1424
937
895
586
325
356
780
991
783
463
Wind (km/h)
25
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25
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20
SSE
15
S
25
SSW
10
NNW
20
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50
SSE
40
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5
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:25AM1.45m
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
Low Tide
11:18PM0.12m
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
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rain showers
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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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