Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
14.2° C
1.1° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,247 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 6th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 7th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Vredenberg Point. We’ve got a solid run of swell ahead, but it’s a game of two halves – clean and manageable early, then a proper big-swell window that’s not for everyone.

The week kicks off on Monday morning, 3rd August, with a beautiful window. The water is sitting at 58°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget the booties. We’ve got a clean 5ft SW groundswell rolling in with a nice 13-second period, and a light E breeze keeping it cross-off. The combined energy is moderate (836), and it’s looking like very good surf. This is your standout session for the early part of the week – clean, fun, head-high waves.

Later that afternoon, the wind swings S and picks up to 12 mph, turning it onshore and choppy. It gets messy, so I’d be wrapping up by lunch. Tuesday the 4th stays small and choppy, with a cross-on breeze and only marginal surf. Wednesday the 5th sees a big jump in energy – that 16-second SW groundswell bumps the combined energy into the strong range (1513), but it’s a cross-shore wind and messy. The waves are there, but the quality is rough.

Now, from Thursday 6th August through to Saturday 15th August, we’re looking at a serious push of swell. Thursday morning hits 10ft from the WSW with a combined energy of 3233 – that’s strong, and the wind is cross-shore. The problem is, the forecast says the swell is too big for this break. At 10ft, this is strictly for experts only, and even then, the cross-shore conditions will make it a battle. That trend continues into Friday and Saturday, with the swell holding at 10ft and even touching 12ft on the 13th and 15th (combined energy hitting 5798). For a point break, these long-period groundswells (14-17 seconds) should wrap in nicely, but the size is intimidating. If you’re not a seasoned charger, sit this one out.

We get a break in the wind on Monday 10th August morning, with a smaller 5ft SW swell and a clean cross-off breeze. It’s a nice reset, but the energy is moderate (1046). The real gem comes Tuesday 11th August morning: a 5ft SSW groundswell with a 13-second period, light NE wind, clean conditions, and the combined energy is moderate (860). That’s a very good, fun morning session.

The end of the run looks promising too. On Tuesday 18th August morning, we get an 8ft SW swell with a 12-second period, and for the first time in a while, the wind is offshore – light ENE at 3 mph. The combined energy is moderate-strong (1952), and the water is clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers. It’s still a big swell, so beginners should stay ashore, but if you’ve got the skills, that’s a standout morning.

Overall, the best call is Monday morning 3rd August for a clean, fun session, and then Tuesday 18th August morning for the bigger, cleaner, experienced-level surf. The rest of the period is either too big, too windy, or too choppy.

Stay safe, keep your wits about you when it’s big.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
6:09PM1.52m
6:30AM1.31m
6:50PM1.45m
7:19AM1.23m
7:41PM1.36m
8:24AM1.14m
8:51PM1.27m
9:55AM1.10m
10:25PM1.24m
11:33AM1.15m
11:55PM1.29m
12:48PM1.28m
1:05AM1.40m
Low Tide
11:49AM0.24m
00:25AM0.27m
12:26PM0.31m
1:09AM0.33m
1:12PM0.41m
2:07AM0.40m
2:15PM0.51m
3:28AM0.46m
3:49PM0.57m
5:09AM0.44m
5:38PM0.52m
6:32AM0.35m
6:58PM0.40m
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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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