Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
13.6° 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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,435 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 8th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get into it. We're looking at Vredenberg Point, a point break that loves a good SW groundswell. The water temperature is about what you'd expect for this time of year.

First real chance to get wet is Saturday morning, August 8th. We've got a solid 8ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 13-second period, but the wind is a bit of a letdown – cross-on from the south at 3 mph. The combined energy is at a moderate 2248, but the conditions are a bit marginal. The afternoon, however, is a different story. The swell jumps to 10ft from the SW, period hits 14 seconds, and the wind swings to a clean onshore from the WSW at 9 mph. The combined energy is strong at 3615, and the forecast says it's a standout. But hold on, with 10ft at this point, that's expert territory. It's going to be a big, powerful wave, and only for the experienced.

Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are write-offs. Sunday is a total mess with 28 mph cross-shore winds, and Monday is just lumpy and poor.

Now, here's where it gets proper. Tuesday morning, August 11th. The swell drops to a still-chunky 7ft from the SSW, but the wind goes glassy offshore from the ENE at 6 mph. The combined energy is a solid 1608, and the conditions are described as "clean". This is a proper session for experienced surfers. The offshore wind will groom that point beautifully.

Wednesday morning, the 12th, is another gem. A 5ft swell from the WSW, but with a ridiculously long 19-second period. That's pure groundswell energy (2006 combined energy), and with offshore winds from the ENE at 12 mph, it's going to be clean and lined up. The long period means the sets will be well-spaced, making the paddle out easier, and the point will really juice up.

Thursday the 13th is also noteworthy. The morning is a bit less defined, but the afternoon has a 8ft WSW swell with a 17-second period and offshore winds from the east. The combined energy is strong at 3093, making it a solid option.

The weekend of the 15th and 16th is a mixed bag. Saturday the 15th has some clean surf in the morning, but nothing special. Sunday the 16th, however, has a big 8ft WSW swell with a 13-second period and offshore wind in the morning. Combined energy is 2510, and it's described as "clean". That's a good one for the experienced crew.

The following week looks less reliable. There's a promising morning on Wednesday the 19th with a 7ft WSW swell, 13-second period, and a cross-off wind, but it's not a standout. The final weekend, the 22nd and 23rd of August, sees a massive pulse of swell. We're talking 15ft from the WSW on the Saturday, with a combined energy of 7093 and 7975. That's well into the "too big for this break" category, and it's only for experts who know the spot intimately. The Sunday morning of the 23rd has an 12ft SW swell with 4527 combined energy, but the conditions are clean with a light cross-off breeze.

For the best of the best, I'd be locking in Tuesday morning the 11th and Wednesday morning the 12th. The offshore winds and proper groundswell are going to make Vredenberg Point a very special place to be. The Saturday afternoon of the 8th is a big, powerful alternative if you're a gun.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat morning, strong winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon night, calm by Tue afternoon).

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
12
3.5
SSW
12
3
SSW
11
2.5
SSW
11
2.2
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
12
1.3
WSW
22
1.6
WSW
19
1.7
WSW
18
1.9
WSW
16
2
WSW
16
2.3
WSW
17
1.9
WSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3606
2248
3615
4041
2683
3646
2497
1409
1102
1008
1574
887
1423
1821
1859
1832
1977
3093
1811
Wind (km/h)
25
S
5
S
15
WSW
30
S
45
SSE
45
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSE
20
ESE
10
ENE
15
SSW
25
ESE
20
ENE
30
E
25
E
25
NE
20
E
15
E
Wind State
cross
cross-on
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cross
cross
cross
cross
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
10:25PM1.24m
11:33AM1.15m
11:55PM1.29m
12:48PM1.28m
1:05AM1.40m
1:44PM1.43m
2:00AM1.50m
2:31PM1.57m
2:47AM1.58m
3:13PM1.67m
3:30AM1.62m
3:52PM1.74m
4:10AM1.61m
Low Tide
5:09AM0.44m
5:38PM0.52m
6:32AM0.35m
6:58PM0.40m
7:32AM0.22m
7:56PM0.26m
8:19AM0.11m
8:44PM0.13m
9:01AM0.03m
9:27PM0.05m
9:40AM-0.00m
10:07PM0.02m
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7:28
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6:14
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6:17
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Temp °C
13
14
15
13
12
13
13
13
14
13
12
16
19
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23
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Feels °C
7
13
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9
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16
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17
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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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