
Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 7,980 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 (Jul 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
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 coming our way for the next couple of weeks.
Alright, so we’ve got a bit of a wait for the real good stuff. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but patience will pay off. The star of the show is definitely Vredenberg Point. This spot is a point break, fairly consistent, and it loves a solid SW swell, which is exactly what we’re getting.
The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – about 2° cooler, so you’ll want a thicker suit.
The first real standout is going to be Tuesday morning, the 21st of July. We’ve got a clean 6ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and a light cross-offshore wind from the SE. The energy is strong (1390), and it’s looking excellent for experienced surfers. This is worth getting up early for.
Then, Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July, is a real gem. The wind is glassy, dead calm from the WSW. The swell is a solid 7ft SW, with a 12-second period and strong energy (1427). This is going to be clean, lined-up, and just beautiful. For the intermediate to advanced crew, this is the session to circle.
Now, looking further ahead, Friday morning, the 24th of July, things get big. We’re looking at an 12ft SW groundswell with a very long 15-second period (5224 energy). The wind is light cross-off from the SE, so it’s clean. But this is serious. At 12ft, you want to be an expert, and with that long period, it’s going to be a beast at the point. It’s a proper big-wave day.
There’s a massive gap after that. The end of July and start of August is a write-off. We get a few days of messy, blown-out, or simply too-big surf. The wind is howling from the South, and the quality is poor.
Then, on Friday morning, the 31st of July, we get another monster. An 12ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, and it’s glassy calm. The energy is extreme (6568). Again, this is for experts only. It’s a huge, powerful swell.
The run continues with 13ft+ swells through the first of August, which are just too big for this break. Finally, Sunday morning, the 2nd of August, things back off. We get an 8ft SSW swell with glassy conditions and an 11-second period. It’s excellent for experienced surfers, but after that, the surf drops off a cliff. By Monday, the 3rd of August, we’re down to tiny 3ft waves with next to no energy.
So, to wrap it up: the early mornings of July 21st, 22nd, and the big one on the 24th are your best bets. The second week has some huge, expert-only swells, but the quality window is tight. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but don’t sleep on that glassy Wednesday.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
388 | 264 | 1321 | 2334 | 2000 | 1427 | 1229 | 718 | 980 | 889 | 7980 | 5224 | 4493 | 3020 | 1346 | 1120 | 836 | 1149 | 1193 | 1094 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:47PM1.35m | 8:19AM1.12m | 8:39PM1.23m | 9:26AM1.04m | 9:46PM1.15m | 10:50AM1.02m | 11:06PM1.12m | 12:10PM1.06m | 00:19AM1.15m | 1:09PM1.14m | 1:13AM1.21m | 1:52PM1.23m | 1:56AM1.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:15AM0.44m | 2:11PM0.53m | 3:16AM0.52m | 3:19PM0.63m | 4:36AM0.56m | 4:53PM0.66m | 5:58AM0.54m | 6:19PM0.62m | 6:59AM0.48m | 7:17PM0.55m | 7:44AM0.40m | 8:00PM0.47m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
388 | 119 | 1321 | 2334 | 2000 | 1427 | 1229 | 718 | 980 | 889 | 7980 | 5224 | 4493 | 3020 | 1346 | 1120 | 836 | 1149 | 1193 | 1094 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 16 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | — | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | WSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
89 | 264 | 39 | 24 | — | — | 72 | 356 | — | 379 | — | — | — | — | 1034 | 691 | 426 | 12 | 214 | 194 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | N 4 | S 10 |
32 | 147 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 145 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 53 | — | 5 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 16 | 84 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 63 | 13 | 13 |
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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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