Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
12.8°C
2.7° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with 2,954 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s 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 (Sep 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vredenberg Point in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 4th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 4th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Vredenberg Point over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the early part of the week is a bit of a write-off. Thursday the 3rd is a non-starter – we've got lumpy, crossed-up conditions and a gale-force cross-shore on the afternoon that'll have you wondering why you bothered. Friday the 4th morning looks clean enough with that cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is a big 10ft. That's expert territory only, and honestly, it's probably going to be too much for this point break to handle properly.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday the 5th morning. The swell drops to a much more manageable 5ft from the south, and with a light breeze and clean conditions, it's worth a paddle. The combined energy is moderate at 692, but it's small and tidy. Not a stand-out, but a solid session.

Now, here's the one you've been waiting for. Sunday the 6th morning is the absolute pick of the forecast. We've got a beautiful 6ft groundswell rolling in from the southwest with a very long period of 18 seconds. That much energy (2220) means proper, powerful lines. And the wind? Gloriously glassy – flat calm. For an exposed point break like this, that's a recipe for clean, peeling walls. This is the session for experienced surfers who know how to handle a long-period swell; it'll be a bit straight at a beach break, but here at the point, it'll set up beautifully. Get on it.

The next week is a bit of a mixed bag. Monday the 7th morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze, and a 6ft WSW swell with moderate energy (1420) is rideable, but the forecast is cautious about the tide. Tuesday through Thursday are pretty average – small swell, poor winds, and lumpy conditions. Not worth losing sleep over.

There's another interesting window on the morning of Saturday the 12th, but it's a no-go – the swell is a stormy 8ft with a short period, and the wind is a mess.

Then, on Sunday the 13th, the swell jumps back up to a big 10ft from the south in the morning. Again, clean conditions with a cross-offshore breeze, but that's a lot of water moving. For the experienced crew, it could be on, but it's another one that might be borderline for how the point handles the size.

The following week shows a more promising chance on Tuesday the 15th morning. The swell drops to a nice, user-friendly 5ft from the south, with a gentle cross-offshore breeze keeping it clean. Combined energy is only 642, so it’s not a powerhouse, but it’s a solid, fun-sized option for a surf.

Overall, if you're picking one day to paddle out, it's the morning of Sunday the 6th. That glassy 18-second SW groundswell at Vredenberg Point is the standout. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too big. Lock it in.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Mainly near gales.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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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Wednesday
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Period (s)
1.9
WSW
13
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WSW
13
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9
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S
10
3
S
9
2.4
S
9
1.8
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10
1.1
SW
21
1.9
SW
18
1.7
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16
1.7
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1.9
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14
1.8
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13
1.6
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13
1.1
SSW
12
1
SSW
11
0.8
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
WSW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1152
1298
2509
1552
1528
921
549
625
1031
2150
1504
1190
1491
1099
825
336
226
264
465
370
299
Wind (km/h)
5
W
60
SSE
50
SSE
40
SSE
35
SSE
30
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10
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20
S
20
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5
NE
20
SSW
10
SSE
15
NNE
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N
20
SSW
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15
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cross-on
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High Tide
7:14PM1.31m
8:01AM1.12m
8:35PM1.19m
9:50AM1.08m
10:30PM1.16m
11:36AM1.16m
00:03AM1.25m
12:45PM1.32m
1:05AM1.37m
1:34PM1.48m
1:53AM1.49m
2:14PM1.62m
2:33AM1.57m
Low Tide
12:48PM0.42m
1:39AM0.43m
1:58PM0.55m
3:14AM0.52m
4:00PM0.61m
5:14AM0.49m
5:55PM0.51m
6:31AM0.37m
7:02PM0.36m
7:23AM0.24m
7:50PM0.21m
8:04AM0.13m
8:31PM0.09m
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7:00
6:58
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6:31
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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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