Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, S swell with 4,221 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. 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 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
We’ve got one spot on the menu for the next 16 days, and it’s a classic point break that’s gonna see some serious action. The water is sitting at 55°F, which is a massive 5°F colder than normal for this time of year. That's a real shock to the system, so don't even think about ditching the thickest wetsuit you own.
The first real chance to get wet kicks off on Wednesday, September 2nd, but it’s a tough start. We’ve got a solid 10ft SW groundswell pouring in with a 14-second period, packing a huge amount of energy (3348). The wind is a cross-on S at 12 mph, which is going to mess up the face. The swell is just too big for this break, and it’s going to be a choppy, blown-out mess. The afternoon session is a write-off too.
Thursday, September 3rd morning is where it gets interesting. The swell drops to 7ft from the WSW, still with a lovely 13-second period. The energy is still strong (1389), but the wind is completely glassy. Zero. Nada. That’s the magic word. This is a prime window for experienced surfers, as 7ft of clean, long-period groundswell wrapping around a point with offshore winds is a dream. Thursday afternoon, however, turns into a total mess with 28 mph cross-shore winds and a 13ft swell; leave it well alone.
Friday, September 4th morning is a standout. We’ve got 10ft of S swell at 10 seconds, and the wind is a clean cross-off at 25 mph. The energy is strong (1586) and the conditions will be clean. This is a big, powerful swell, but the wind is playing ball. This is a session for the strong paddler.
Saturday, September 5th morning will be a welcome reprieve. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6ft from the S, with a light 3 mph cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate (548). This is a fantastic, clean session for intermediates and above. The afternoon gets a bit bumpy again.
Sunday, September 6th morning is a real treat. A 6ft SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period rolls in, packing a ton of energy (2426). The wind is a clean cross-off at 9 mph. This is a classic, powerful point break groundswell. The long period means those sets will be fat and peeling, but with good gaps between them. Only for the experienced.
The following week is a mixed bag of smaller swells, tricky winds, and questionable tides. Monday, September 7th and Tuesday, September 8th mornings offer clean, cross-off conditions with 6ft and 4ft swells, respectively, but the energy is dropping off. The best call in that stretch is Tuesday morning for a fun, clean session on a manageable 4ft SSW swell.
Looking further ahead, Saturday, September 13th morning is a monster. A 13ft SSW swell with a 12-second period shows up, and the wind is a light cross-shore. The energy is massive (4325). It’s clean, but it’s also way too big for this break. For experts only, and it’s a long way out so keep an eye on it.
The very end of the run, Wednesday, September 16th morning, has a 8ft SW swell with a 17-second period and clean cross-off winds. The energy is huge (3995). This is a promising, powerful long-period groundswell, but it’s a full two weeks away. It’s something to dream about, but don’t plan your life around it yet.
The true standout of the whole period is the Thursday, September 3rd morning session. That glassy, 7ft groundswell on a point is the best quality you’ll see. The Sunday, September 6th morning is a very close second for pure power and clean lines.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the N by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3348 | 2837 | 2078 | 1261 | 3466 | 2423 | 1446 | 1306 | 921 | 490 | 434 | 1051 | 2292 | 1718 | 1254 | 1201 | 1069 | 480 | 324 | 222 | 121 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:20PM1.45m | 6:52AM1.24m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:01PM0.30m | 00:39AM0.31m | 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 | ||||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | S 9 | WSW 10 | S 10 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 |
3348 | 2837 | 2078 | 1261 | 1234 | 237 | 140 | 93 | 64 | 490 | 39 | 494 | 2292 | 1718 | 1254 | 1201 | 1069 | 480 | 324 | 222 | 111 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 10 | SW 26 | SW 21 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | NNW 5 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
— | — | — | 128 | — | — | — | — | — | 58 | 26 | 1051 | 134 | 103 | — | — | 21 | 276 | 192 | 135 | 97 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 26 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | W 20 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 18 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 11 | 5 | 85 | 121 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | S 2 |
— | — | — | — | 3466 | 2423 | 1446 | 1306 | 921 | — | 434 | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 1156 | 1317 | 3905 | 72 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 84 | 154 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 3 |
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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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