
Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 4,619 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s 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 (Jul 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming down the pipe for Vredenberg Point. This is a classic point setup, exposed to the SW, and we’ve got a real mixed bag of a forecast over the next couple of weeks.
First things first, the water is sitting at 58°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. You’ll want the right rubber.
The week starts off a bit quiet. We’re looking at Thursday morning, the 30th of July, as our first real window. We’ve got a clean 5ft SW groundswell, with a nice long 13-second period pushing in. The wind is glassy – dead calm – so it’s going to be perfect. The combined energy is strong at (864). This is the standout of the early period. Get out there early, because the afternoon picks up a side-shore wind that messes it up.
Friday morning, the 31st, is still a decent option. The swell drops a bit to 4ft from the SW, period holds at 12 seconds, and a light offshore breeze keeps things clean. It’s a solid, fun size for the intermediates.
There’s a run of clean mornings through the weekend and into Monday the 3rd of August. Saturday the 1st, Sunday the 2nd, and Monday the 3rd all show light offshores with 4ft SW swell, good for logging some turns. The energy is moderate but consistent (589, 473, 637). These are your typical winter mornings – not epic, but you’d be a fool to sleep in.
The Big Swell Window
Now, pay attention. From the 5th of August onward, things get serious. The swell cranks up, but for Vredenberg Point, it gets too big. Wednesday afternoon the 5th sees a 10ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, generating massive energy (4106). But with a cross-shore wind and that size, it’s going to be a washing machine. This one is for experts only, and even then, it’s going to be wild.
Thursday the 6th is even bigger, with a 12ft SW swell pushing through (3323), but the wind is cross. Friday the 7th is all-time big - 12ft to 13ft, but with heavy onshore and cross-onshore winds. The energy readings are off the charts (5488), but the quality isn't there for a point break. This is kite-surf territory.
The one true standout in this whole wild stretch is Monday morning the 10th of August. We get clean, glassy conditions and a still-too-big 12ft SSW groundswell. The wind is dead calm, so the ocean will be like a lake between sets. If you’re an expert and can handle that kind of size, that’s your session. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
Right at the tail end, on the 13th of August, we see a glimmer of hope. The swell drops to 10ft from the WSW, and the wind goes offshore from the ENE, making for clean conditions (2891). Again, it’s for the experienced crew, but the quality looks right.
For the everyday surfer, your best bet is the clean, glassy Thursday morning of July 30th, or one of those light-offshore mornings in the first few days of August. The second half of the month is monster swell, high winds, and chaos.
Stay safe, respect the ocean, and pick your sessions wisely.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1164 | 784 | 669 | 609 | 423 | 403 | 217 | 672 | 494 | 479 | 486 | 494 | 361 | 746 | 419 | 347 | 429 | 375 | 309 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross |
High Tide | 3:39AM1.46m | 4:03PM1.54m | 4:10AM1.47m | 4:33PM1.57m | 4:42AM1.47m | 5:03PM1.58m | 5:15AM1.44m | 5:35PM1.56m | 5:50AM1.39m | 6:09PM1.52m | 6:30AM1.31m | 6:50PM1.45m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:41PM0.26m | 9:51AM0.15m | 10:12PM0.23m | 10:19AM0.14m | 10:42PM0.21m | 10:47AM0.15m | 11:14PM0.21m | 11:17AM0.18m | 11:47PM0.23m | 11:49AM0.24m | 00:25AM0.27m | 12:26PM0.31m | 1:09AM0.33m | ||||||
— | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 |
1164 | 784 | 669 | 609 | 423 | 403 | 213 | 672 | 494 | 479 | 486 | 494 | 361 | 746 | 419 | 347 | 429 | 375 | 309 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | NNE 5 | WSW 16 | — | N 4 | — | S 9 | S 9 | SW 14 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 10 |
— | — | — | 9 | 6 | 8 | 217 | — | 5 | — | 7 | 6 | 248 | — | 301 | 303 | 61 | 58 | 141 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 19 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | S 8 | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 10 |
— | — | — | — | 7 | 60 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 12 | 41 | 136 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 144 | 70 |
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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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