Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
13.2° C
2.2° 

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 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 3,566 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period with WSW 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 15th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 16th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 17th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Vredenberg Point. This is a point break that’s fairly consistent and exposed to a SW swell, and right now it’s swinging between absolute magic and absolute chaos. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the 5/4 just yet.

Kicking off Saturday morning, 15 August, we’ve got a clean 6-foot swell from the WSW with a 14-second period and a cross-off breeze. The combined energy is pumping at 1217 (moderate) and it’s excellent surf for experienced surfers. But don’t get too excited – by Saturday afternoon the wind swings onshore and chops it up, and Sunday is nothing special with light cross-shore ripples.

The real standout is Monday morning, 17 August. Glassy conditions, 10-foot of WSW swell at 13 seconds, and the energy is chunky at 2651 (strong). This is the best on offer for experienced surfers only – that’s a solid wave, and with the wind dead glass, it’ll be peeling clean. But it’s going to be big, so if you’re not confident, sit this one out.

After that, things get messy with strong cross-shore winds and lumpy chop through the middle of the week. Tuesday and Wednesday see 7-foot to 8-foot SW swell but the wind is howling from the south at 15–18 mph, making it marginal or poor. Not worth paddling out.

There’s a gap of poor conditions until Saturday morning, 22 August, when a massive 10-foot SW swell hits with a 25 mph onshore wind – that’s a total write-off for surfing, but if you’ve got a kite, this could be your jam at this beach-and-reef setup.

Sunday morning, 23 August, is clean with 10-foot SW swell and a cross-off breeze, but again, it’s too big for most. Then Monday morning, 24 August, we get a sweet window: 5-foot SW swell, 12-second period, offshore wind from the ENE, and clean conditions. The energy is 1199 (moderate) and it’s another excellent session for experienced surfers. That’s a real pick.

Tuesday morning, 25 August, is a wildcard – 8-foot SW swell with a 18-second period (very long groundswell) and a cross-off blow, but it’s a strong breeze. That long period will make the sets wider and more powerful, so it’s best for the point, but crowds are sometimes an issue here, so keep that in mind.

The last real standout is Saturday morning, 29 August. Glassy again, 6-foot WSW swell, 12-second period, and 1554 (moderate) energy. Clean as a whistle and perfect for experienced surfers. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.

All in all, the best windows are Monday 17 August morning, Monday 24 August morning, and Saturday 29 August morning. The rest is either too windy, too big, or too choppy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
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Wednesday
19
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
2
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
14
2
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
14
3
WSW
14
3
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
13
2.5
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13
2.1
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13
2.3
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2
SW
12
1.8
SW
11
2.1
SW
12
1.9
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1196
1179
1487
1628
1576
1913
3566
2651
2245
2098
1452
1598
1860
1315
1094
851
1121
1031
747
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
5
SE
20
S
5
WSW
10
NNW
10
WNW
0
NNW
5
NNW
20
SSW
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
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20
S
25
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30
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15
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15
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
4:47AM1.56m
5:05PM1.69m
5:23AM1.48m
5:40PM1.60m
5:59AM1.37m
6:14PM1.47m
6:35AM1.26m
6:50PM1.33m
7:16AM1.14m
7:33PM1.19m
8:12AM1.03m
8:37PM1.07m
Low Tide
10:46PM0.04m
10:51AM0.07m
11:22PM0.10m
11:25AM0.16m
11:57PM0.20m
11:58AM0.27m
00:32AM0.31m
12:31PM0.40m
1:09AM0.44m
1:09PM0.53m
1:57AM0.56m
2:01PM0.65m
3:22AM0.64m
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6:19
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Temp °C
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17
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Feels °C
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11
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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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