Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 12,941 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with S 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Vredenberg Point.
We’ve got a real mix of clean windows and proper beastly swells coming through. The best of the whole 16 days is without a doubt the morning of Tuesday, September 1st, so mark that in your calendar.
Friday, August 28th starts out real nice. The morning is glassy with a light 3 mph SE breeze and a clean 4ft swell from the S at 11 seconds. The energy is moderate at 708, and conditions are very good – a perfect way to kick off the weekend if you can sneak a session. But by the afternoon, the wind swings to the S at 16 mph, making it cross and messy. That window closes fast.
Saturday the 29th is a total loss. Strong winds and messy cross-chop the whole day. Sunday the 30th sees a 10ft SW swell at 13 seconds, but it’s too big for the break and the wind is a fresh cross-shore – not worth it unless you’re a glutton for punishment.
Monday September 1st morning – this is the one. Dead calm, 0 mph wind, and a clean 8ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period. The energy is pumping at 1952, and it’s rated excellent for experienced surfers. The swell direction is dead on the optimum, and the glassy conditions will have the point reeling. Water temp is about average for this time of year. Expect some crowds because it’s a consistent spot, but it’ll be worth it for a few proper waves.
After that, it gets heavy. Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd dish up 15ft and 12ft swells with strong winds. The energy readings are monstrous (12941 and 3820), so it’s more for the kite crew or absolute experts – not a paddle session for most.
The second week is quieter but less consistent. Sunday September 6th afternoon offers a glassy 3ft WSW swell with a super long 16-second period. That’s a lovely, clean little session for a log or funboard, but the energy is moderate at 700 and the long period might make it a bit wally at the point. Still, very good conditions.
The 5th of September morning has a 6ft S swell with a clean cross-off breeze, but it’s only marginal. The 9th and 10th see onshore winds and weak, short-period energy – not your friend.
So, bottom line: the morning of Tuesday, September 1st is the standout. The 28th morning and the 6th afternoon are solid backup days, but that glassy 1st is where you want to be.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the S by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 422 | 291 | 631 | 569 | 813 | 1189 | 805 | 2445 | 2107 | 1177 | 1121 | 836 | 897 | 1952 | 2063 | 1799 | 12941 | 9882 | 6021 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:15AM1.52m | 3:33PM1.64m | 3:45AM1.55m | 4:02PM1.68m | 4:17AM1.55m | 4:32PM1.68m | 4:49AM1.52m | 5:04PM1.64m | 5:25AM1.45m | 5:39PM1.56m | 6:04AM1.36m | 6:20PM1.45m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:16PM0.17m | 9:22AM0.10m | 9:44PM0.11m | 9:49AM0.08m | 10:14PM0.08m | 10:18AM0.09m | 10:45PM0.08m | 10:49AM0.13m | 11:18PM0.12m | 11:23AM0.20m | 11:55PM0.20m | 12:01PM0.30m | 00:39AM0.31m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | 6:27 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | — | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | — |
| kJ | 422 | 291 | 631 | 569 | 813 | 1189 | 805 | — | 1384 | 1177 | 1121 | 836 | 897 | 1952 | 2063 | 1799 | 12941 | 9882 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | SW 24 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 173 | 133 | 177 | 128 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 91 | — | — | 22 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | — | WSW 18 | SSE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 126 | 284 | — | 64 | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 5 | S 4 | SSW 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | SW 14 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 9 | 55 | 37 | 634 | 2445 | 2107 | 146 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | 6021 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 0 | 15 | 114 | 116 | 152 | 152 | 131 | 237 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 13 | 152 | 533 | 70 |
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