Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
13.7° 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 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 3,757 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 cross-offshore 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 TypeTime (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 Powerful11PM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s lined up for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a real mixed bag coming, with a few standout windows that will get the heart pumping, but also some serious power that’s only for the brave.

The period kicks off with a clean, glassy morning on Tuesday the 14th. It’s a small start, with waves around 3 ft from the west, but with a glassy surface and light wind, it’s a perfect little session for a longboard or a funboard. The combined energy is moderate (268). Come Tuesday afternoon, the wind swings and the quality drops off, so make the most of that morning.

Things get interesting on Wednesday the 15th morning. A proper groundswell from the southwest fills in, pumping the swell up to 4 ft but with a long period of 16 seconds. The energy jumps to 932, and the wind is light and cross-off. This is a beautiful window for intermediate surfers at Vredenberg Point. The long period will wrap nicely around the point, giving some long, peeling lines. The water temp is about average for July, so no surprises there.

Wednesday afternoon, the swell jumps to 8 ft, but the wind goes cross at 20 km/h and the period drops to 16 seconds. The energy is pumping (2849), but the chop makes it a messy affair. This one is for the experienced crew only.

Thursday and Friday are a frustrating mix. The swell stays solid, between 6 ft and 8 ft, but the wind is cross or cross-on, and the period drops, making it lumpy and hard to read. The energy is high (up to 2494), but the surf quality is just not there. For the first week, the real standout is Wednesday morning, the 15th of July.

Saturday the 18th is a redemption story. The wind goes dead calm, glassy as a mirror. The swell is 4 ft from the south with a 12-second period, and the energy is solid (715). This is another fantastic morning for a clean, relaxing session. The point will be working beautifully.

Sunday the 19th through Tuesday the 21st is a mixed bag. Sunday and Monday pump big swell (7 ft to 7 ft) but with strong cross-shore winds. Then on Tuesday the 21st, the swell completely maxes out. The morning sees 10 ft of southwest swell with a 15-second period, and the energy is huge (4086). The wind is favorable, but this is a serious warning. 10 ft is big, powerful, and only for experts. The afternoon gets even worse with a fresh cross-onshore wind. The following days (22nd, 23rd) are similar, with 10 ft swell and strong winds. The spot is too big for most of us.

After a few days of heavy, messy surf, the swell finally drops on Friday the 24th, but the wind is still problematic. The next clear standout doesn’t arrive until Monday the 27th of July. The morning brings an 8 ft swell from the west-southwest with a 14-second period, and the wind is light and cross-off. The energy is strong (2752), and the conditions are clean. This is an excellent session for experienced surfers who can handle the size. The waves will be powerful and well-shaped on the point.

After that, the final days of the forecast see a slow drop in energy, but the wind remains a factor, with the 29th of July offering a 7 ft short-period swell from the south, which is messy and less appealing.

The best of the best? It’s hard to look past the Wednesday morning, the 15th of July, for a clean, intermediate-friendly session. The second standout is the Monday morning session on the 27th of July, which promises power and clean lines for the experts. The 18th of July (Saturday) is also a gem for a glassy, relaxing day. Crowds are sometimes a factor at Vredenberg Point, but on those clean mornings, it’s worth getting up early.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
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Saturday
18
Sunday
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Mon
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Period (s)
0.9
W
12
0.9
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.9
W
9
1.2
SW
16
2.4
SW
16
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.4
SW
13
2
SW
12
1.9
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11
1.8
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11
1.6
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10
1.2
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12
1.1
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11
1.9
SW
12
2
SW
12
2.1
SW
11
2.2
SW
10
1.7
SSW
9
2.1
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11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
216
167
154
133
786
2726
3757
2494
1892
1107
882
778
509
384
272
1100
1074
1092
1006
459
1068
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
5
W
10
SW
10
SSE
5
SE
20
S
20
SSE
10
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
10
SSW
0
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10
SSW
10
SSW
20
S
25
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20
SSE
15
SSE
20
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Wind State
cross-off
glassy
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High Tide
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
7:26AM1.22m
7:47PM1.35m
Low Tide
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
1:22PM0.42m
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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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