Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
14.1° C
1.2° 

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 5 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: Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with 5,020 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vredenberg Point in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 6th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 6th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 9th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Vredenberg Point has on offer over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a wild ride ahead, with some serious groundswell on the way, but also plenty of days where it’s just too messy or too big to get out there for a proper paddle. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, so let’s get into it.

The water is sitting at 57.4°F, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year – about 2.7°F off the long-term average. You’ll want the thicker rubber, that’s for sure.

We’re starting off quiet, with Wednesday the 5th offering nothing but lumpy, cross-shore chop from a fresh north wind. A 4.6ft SW swell with a 16-second period is out there, but the energy is moderate (1452) and the conditions just aren’t clean. Skip it. That afternoon, the swell bumps up to 7.5ft but the wind goes fully cross, so it’s still a no-go.

Thursday the 6th sees the swell jump to 11.5ft from the WSW, with a 13-second period. The morning looks clean with a light cross-offshore SE breeze, but this is already pushing past that 8ft mark, so it’s strictly for the experienced crew. The energy is strong at 3785. It’s a big, powerful wave. The afternoon gets worse with a fresh SSE breeze making it lumpy. The same story carries through Friday and Saturday – the swell stays solid, in the 10ft range, with strong wave energy (up to 4493 on Friday arvo), but the winds are either cross-on or just too strong to keep it clean. Friday morning is the pick of this bunch with a light SE cross-off and clean conditions, but the 10ft swell is still a lot of water. It’s expert-only territory.

Sunday the 9th is a complete mess. A near-gale from the SSE with 14.8ft of SSW swell (energy 5020) makes it unsurfable, more like a washing machine. Monday isn’t much better – still cross and messy with 6.6ft surf. We’re in a bit of a blank stretch here, just waiting for things to line up.

Finally, on Tuesday the 11th, things start to settle. The swell drops to a more manageable 5.9ft from the SSW, with a 13-second period, and a cross-off ESE breeze keeps it clean in the morning. It’s still a bit marginal, but it’s the first hint of a wave worth paddling for. The energy is weak-moderate (1202).

Wednesday the 12th is when it starts to get interesting. A 4.6ft WSW swell arrives with a very long 18-second period, and a light northerly offshore breeze makes for glassy conditions. This is the kind of long-period groundswell that will wrap beautifully around a point. The energy is moderate (1345). This is clean, but the swell size is modest. Thursday the 13th is the real standout of this run. A 6.6ft WSW swell with a 15-second period, and a light ENE offshore wind, means crisp, clean, powerful waves. The energy is up to 1779, and this is a far better prospect. The point will be handling that swell direction perfectly, and with the offshore breeze, it’s going to be a session to remember. This is your best bet in the first week.

Friday the 14th is another good one, with 5.6ft of WSW swell and a gentle offshore ENE breeze in the morning. Clean, and with the period holding at 13 seconds, it’ll be a fun, shapey wave, though slightly down in size from Thursday. After that, the weekend softens up. Saturday and Sunday the 15th and 16th see the swell drop right off to under 5ft. It’s not going to be doing much.

We get a few smaller days early next week, but the real news is the second major pulse. From Monday the 17th, the energy starts to build again, culminating on Tuesday the 18th with a solid 10-11.5ft WSW swell and strong energy (3194 in the morning). The winds are mostly cross or onshore, so it’s not going to be clean. And then Thursday the 20th, we’re looking at a serious beast – a 16.4ft SW swell with a huge energy reading of 10205. That’s a true XXL event, and it’s going to be a washing machine with the cross/onshore wind. That’s definitely not for paddling; it’s more for the chargers with a jetski if anything.

So, to wrap it up. The first few days are a write-off. The standout of the whole run is Thursday the 13th – a solid, clean 6.6ft WSW groundswell with light offshore winds. That’s your best chance for a proper surf. The second week’s big swell on the 18th and 20th is too big and messy for a point break like this. You could be looking at a bit of a lull after Friday the 14th until things kick off again around the 18th. Don’t get too excited about the long-range stuff – it’s looking promising but you know how that

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Sun morning). Mainly near gales.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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SW
16
2.3
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15
3
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14
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13
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13
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13
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
989
2325
3595
3785
3384
3452
3964
4493
4005
2824
2467
4860
3765
5020
1509
832
723
723
1109
736
964
Wind (km/h)
30
N
25
NNW
30
N
20
SE
35
SSE
25
SSE
10
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20
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20
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30
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45
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60
SSE
55
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45
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25
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20
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High Tide
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
1:44PM1.43m
2:00AM1.50m
2:31PM1.57m
2:47AM1.58m
Low Tide
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
7:32AM0.22m
7:56PM0.26m
8:19AM0.11m
8:44PM0.13m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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