Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
11.8°C
3.8° 

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 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,144 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 8AM (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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 20th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 26th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 26th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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0
1
2
0
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2
1
1
1
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3
2
0
1
2
0
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.3
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.4
SW
7
1.8
SSW
7
1.2
SW
10
0.7
SSW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.7
SSW
12
1.6
SW
11
1.4
SW
12
2.3
SW
15
2.4
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1182
918
573
443
359
320
444
392
384
258
217
349
262
178
778
821
615
488
2381
2350
1733
Wind (km/h)
5
S
25
S
15
SSE
5
SSW
15
S
10
SE
20
NNE
10
NW
20
N
20
N
15
N
10
ENE
5
W
20
SSW
15
S
10
S
15
SSW
10
NW
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
11:17AM1.00m
11:38PM1.03m
12:23PM1.12m
00:33AM1.14m
1:00PM1.26m
1:11AM1.26m
1:31PM1.39m
1:43AM1.38m
1:59PM1.52m
2:15AM1.48m
2:28PM1.62m
2:46AM1.55m
2:58PM1.70m
3:19AM1.60m
Low Tide
5:49PM0.69m
6:12AM0.57m
6:43PM0.57m
6:53AM0.46m
7:17PM0.44m
7:24AM0.35m
7:47PM0.31m
7:52AM0.25m
8:15PM0.19m
8:20AM0.16m
8:44PM0.09m
8:49AM0.10m
9:14PM0.02m
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6:41
6:39
6:39
6:37
6:35
6:33
6:33
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6:43
6:43
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 mm
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Temp °C
26
25
24
25
26
26
26
23
14
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14
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19
14
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14
Feels °C
25
22
20
25
25
24
23
20
11
11
11
13
16
15
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16
17
20
12
10
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.

Vredenberg Point is 24 km (15 miles) from the city of Saldanha. If you plan a holiday in West Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saldanha. Saldanha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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