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, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 3,995 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 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 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 8PM (Sun 9th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for the next couple of weeks.

All eyes on Vredenberg Point. The water is about 56°F, which is nearly 4°F colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a notable chill, so don’t skimp on the wetsuit.

The first few days are a complete washout. Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are hammered by strong cross-shore winds and messy, lumpy waves. Swell on Sunday afternoon is a whopping 13ft with 50 km/h southerlies – that’s just ugly. The combined energy is huge (4142) but it’s raw and unsurfable for a point.

Things flip on Tuesday morning, 11th August. The wind drops to a light 10 km/h easterly, blowing clean offshore. Swell is a solid 7ft from the SSW with a 13-second period – proper groundswell that will wrap into the point like a dream. The energy is strong (1512) and it’s going to be clean. This is a standout window for the more experienced surfer. The afternoon gets a bit cross-on, so get out early.

Wednesday morning, 12th August, is another gem. The swell shifts to the WSW at 6ft but the period jumps to 18 seconds – that’s very long-period groundswell. The wind is light offshore from the ENE at 15 km/h. The energy is up at 2170. You’ll get long, lined-up waves, but with that long period, expect a bit of a wait between sets. The afternoon stays clean but the wind picks up a little.

Thursday afternoon, 13th August, is the real standout. The swell is 8ft from the WSW with a 17-second period, and the wind is moderate offshore from the NE at 20 km/h. The energy is pumping (3093). This is a proper point-break day – big, clean, and powerful. Only for experts at this size. Crowds are “sometimes” an issue, but it’s well worth the paddle.

Friday morning 14th August is still clean with a 6ft WSW swell, but the wind is a bit stronger. Not a top pick but surfable. The weekend is mixed – Saturday morning 15th looks good with light offshore winds and a 7ft swell, but expect a few others to have the same idea.

Sunday morning 16th August is glassy. Winds are nearly calm (ESE, 5 km/h) and the swell is 6ft from the WSW at 13 seconds. Clean, smooth, and inviting. The energy is moderate (1071). Great for intermediate surfers.

Monday 17th August is too big for the break – 10ft swell with powerful energy (4769). The wind is light, but the size is intimidating and will likely wash through the lineup. Only for the very keen.

After that, the second week fades. Thursday morning 20th August is a last little highlight – 6ft WSW swell with light cross-off winds and clean conditions. After that, the swell drops and the wind turns messy. There’s a solid 5-day stretch from the 18th to the 22nd where the surf is either small, blown out, or both. The energy drops to the 400-800 range, and the period shortens. The 22nd morning has a tiny pulse of 4ft with clean conditions, but it’s not going to get the heart racing.

Best bet: Tuesday 11th morning and Thursday 13th afternoon are the absolute standouts. Don’t sleep on Wednesday 12th morning either. The weekend of the 15th-16th is solid for a more relaxed session.

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).

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Monday
10
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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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
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cross
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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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Temp °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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