Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
13.2° C
2.1° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 4,142 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period with SSW 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s 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 4.0m 12s 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 9th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your board, let's talk about what's on offer at Vredenberg Point over these next sixteen days. There's a lot going on, some good, some... not so much.

The first week is a mixed bag. We're kicking off Sunday and Monday, but the wind is howling from the SSE, well over 18 mph, making a mess of the 10 ft+ SW groundswell. It's just too blown out. That strong energy is a waste.

Now, Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th are where it gets really interesting. On Tuesday morning the wind swings around to a light easterly at 6 mph, a clean cross-offshore breeze, and we have a nice 7 ft swell from the SSW rolling in with a 13-second period. The wave energy is solid. The water is usually about 55° or more, but right now it's running a chilly 56°, which is a good 4° colder than average for this time of year, so don't forget the booties. That Tuesday morning session looks like a proper standout for the intermediate crew. Wednesday morning is even cleaner – gentle offshore from the ENE, 9 mph, with a 6 ft swell from the WSW that has some serious muscle from an 18-second pulse. The bigger, longer-period swell at Vredenberg Point, a point break, is a real treat. These are the days to be out the back.

The rest of that first week stays rideable. Thursday and Friday have windows of offshore winds and clean conditions on 6 ft to 6 ft swell, but the wind gets strong out of the NE on Thursday morning, making paddling a chore. Still, the afternoon sessions with 15 mph offshore winds on Friday are a good fallback.

We hit a bit of a lull from around the 15th through to the 16th. Winds are messy, and the swell drops off in quality.

But then, look at Monday, the 17th of August. That morning is a total wildcard for the experts. We’ve got a 10 ft swell from the WSW with a 14-second period and the wind is dead calm: glassy. The energy is massive. This is a huge, clean groundswell. For me, anything over 8 ft is expert-only territory, and this setup will be heavy and powerful on the point. It's a true standout for the brave.

The following week goes through the motions. The swell ticks down in size through the 18th to the 24th, hanging around the 4 ft to 7 ft range. The wind is often cross or cross-off, and the quality is marginal for the most part. A few sessions, like the morning of the 20th with light northerly winds and a clean 7 ft SW groundswell, will offer some clean waves for an experienced surfer. By the end of the period, we’re down to smaller, weaker SW swells.

Overall, the standout is Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th for the best mix of clean, manageable conditions. The expert-only standout is definitely that glassy, 10 ft swell on Monday the 17th. The rest of the run has some surfable windows, but nothing that will blow you away.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the NE by Thu morning).

Sun
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
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3
3
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5
1
2
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SSW
12
3.5
SSW
11
2.5
SSW
11
1.8
S
10
1.5
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
12
1.3
WSW
21
1.7
WSW
18
1.8
WSW
18
2
WSW
16
1.8
WSW
16
2.3
WSW
17
2
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
15
2
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
2
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4142
2622
1546
606
892
1465
857
1410
1939
2024
1977
1649
3093
1982
1516
1690
1373
1504
1286
1161
Wind (km/h)
50
S
35
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
20
ESE
10
E
10
SSW
25
E
15
ENE
20
ESE
25
ENE
40
NE
20
NE
40
NNE
30
NNE
15
W
10
NNW
10
N
15
WSW
5
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Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
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cross-off
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on
High Tide
1:05AM1.40m
1:44PM1.43m
2:00AM1.50m
2:31PM1.57m
2:47AM1.58m
3:13PM1.67m
3:30AM1.62m
3:52PM1.74m
4:10AM1.61m
4:30PM1.74m
4:47AM1.56m
5:05PM1.69m
Low Tide
6:58PM0.40m
7:32AM0.22m
7:56PM0.26m
8:19AM0.11m
8:44PM0.13m
9:01AM0.03m
9:27PM0.05m
9:40AM-0.00m
10:07PM0.02m
10:16AM0.01m
10:46PM0.04m
10:51AM0.07m
11:22PM0.10m
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7:26
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6:15
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6:20
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Temp °C
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13
12
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12
17
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Feels °C
3
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13
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17
14
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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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