Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
13.1° C
2.4° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 3,420 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (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 (Aug 18) at 11PM. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 18th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 18th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 20th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks at Vredenberg Point.

We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, but it's not going to be all smooth sailing. The wind is going to be a bit of a menace for much of the first week, making it tricky to find that perfect window. Keep an eye on the calendar, because there are some real gems hiding in there if you’re patient.

Things start off pretty ordinary. Tuesday the 18th has some decent sized 7ft SW groundswell with a long 13-second period, but that 19 mph southerly is going to chop it right up. The combined energy is strong at 1870, but it's just not going to be clean. Wednesday the 19th is worse, with 10ft and 8ft SW swells being hammered by cross-onshore winds; a complete write-off.

Now, Thursday the 20th is where it gets interesting, but with a big caveat. We’ve got a massive 10ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period, and the energy is very strong (3420). The wind is cross-shore, but look, that’s just too much water for this point. Unless you're an expert paddling a gun, this one’s going to be a washing machine, and the forecast agrees it's too big for the break.

Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd see the swell drop back into the 4ft to 7ft range, but the wind stays messy. Not much to write home about. Sunday the 23rd has a solid 8ft SW swell back in the water with strong energy (1983), but by the afternoon that 19 mph southerly returns to ruin it.

The first real standout comes on the morning of Tuesday the 26th. The wind goes offshore, light at just 3 mph from the WSW, blowing right into a clean 6ft WSW swell with a 13-second period. This point break is going to be clean, lined up, and user-friendly for an intermediate. The energy is moderate at 1250, but with offshore winds and that period, the wave shape will be the story. That’s your best bet for the first week. Water temp is currently 56°F, which is 4° colder than usual for the time of year – so that’s a notable drop. You’ll want a hooded 4/3 for sure.

The second week looks promising but less certain. The swell sticks around but the wind is still a factor. Thursday the 27th morning looks clean with a light NNE breeze going cross-offshore, offering up a smaller 4ft WSW swell. A good option for a longboard or a funboard.

Then, hold onto your board shorts, because the final Sunday of August is looking prime. On the 30th, the morning session is magic: glassy conditions with a light northerly, and a clean 3ft SW swell. At just 469 energy it’s weak, but with the glass-off and a long 11-second period, the point will be offering up clean, peeler after peeler. Perfect for a longboard and a sunrise session. Later in the week, on Monday the 1st of September, we see a very long period 16-second SW groundswell at 7ft, with clean cross-offshore winds. The energy is strong at 2876. Vredenberg Point is a point break, so this long-period energy will focus perfectly, offering some big, powerful lines. If that forecast holds, it could be the pick of the entire run, but we’re a week away, so keep your fingers crossed.

All in all, don't waste your energy on the windy days in the first week. Target the 26th morning for the cleanest surf, and keep the 30th and the 1st of September circled on your calendar as the potential standouts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
13
3
SW
12
3
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
3
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.2
SW
11
2.1
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11
1.2
WSW
11
1.2
SSW
10
1.2
SW
11
2.5
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14
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
1.6
WSW
12
1.6
SSW
10
0.8
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1395
2536
2185
1830
1381
3420
2904
2002
1256
1008
345
304
360
2822
1983
1952
1420
683
463
314
Wind (km/h)
30
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25
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30
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30
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
30
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25
SSE
20
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20
SW
10
WSW
15
NNW
15
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15
SSE
10
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30
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25
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:50PM1.33m
7:16AM1.14m
7:33PM1.19m
8:12AM1.03m
8:37PM1.07m
9:52AM0.96m
10:27PM1.02m
11:51AM1.00m
00:05AM1.07m
12:56PM1.11m
1:01AM1.17m
1:35PM1.23m
1:40AM1.28m
Low Tide
1:09AM0.44m
1:09PM0.53m
1:57AM0.56m
2:01PM0.65m
3:22AM0.64m
4:00PM0.73m
5:34AM0.63m
6:10PM0.67m
6:46AM0.54m
7:08PM0.57m
7:27AM0.43m
7:46PM0.46m
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7:22
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7:16
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:23
6:23
6:24
6:24
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Temp °C
16
14
14
15
14
14
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13
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Feels °C
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12
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8
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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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