
Surf Forecasts:
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-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 3,975 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-offshore 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (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 folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming up for Vredenberg Point.
We’re starting off pretty rough. Sunday and Monday are a write-off with howling cross-shore winds and lumpy, messy conditions. The water is sitting at 56°F – that's noticeably cooler than usual for this time of year. You’d be fighting a gale for no reward. The combined swell energy is massive, hitting 6180 on Sunday morning, but with that wind it’s just a churned-up mess. Don’t bother.
Things finally turn around on Tuesday morning, August 11th. That’s our first real standout. The wind swings light and cross-off from the east at just 6 mph, cleaning up a 7ft SSW swell. The period is a solid 13 seconds, giving it some proper shape and push. This is going to be clean, lined-up, and very surfable for anyone who knows what they’re doing. The water is still colder than average but it’s worth the rubber.
Wednesday, August 12th, early, is another cracker. Offshore wind from the ENE at 6 mph, 5ft of swell from the WSW and a period of 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. This long period stuff at a point break like Vredenberg Point is a treat. Will be steep, punchy, and clean. The combined energy reads 2004 – moderate to strong – so there’s plenty of grunt. Later in the day it stays clean but sideshore.
Thursday, August 13th afternoon is also good if you can time it. A 7ft WSW swell with a strong offshore from the NE at 16 mph. It’ll be clean but that offshore could make it a bit tricky to get into, especially if you’re not charging. This is for the crew who are keen.
Friday the 14th onwards the wind gets a bit more messy, but there are still fun windows. Saturday morning, August 15th, has a 6ft WSW groundswell with light cross-off winds from the north. Clean lines, good for a session. The energy sits at 1196 – moderate, nothing too hectic.
Now, watch out for Monday, August 17th. We’ve got a 10ft WSW swell rolling in with a 16-second period, and light offshore wind. That sounds epic, but the combined energy is 4318 – very strong. That’s expert-only territory at Vredenberg Point. The swell is simply too big for most. Same goes for August 21st and August 24th – these days are pumping with solid SW swells but way oversized for this break unless you’re an absolute charger.
The start of the second week, from the 18th, is mostly messy with strong winds again till we get a small clean-up on August 20th – Thursday morning – with 4ft WSW swell and light cross-off breeze. It’s small, but it’ll be clean and fun for a longboard or a fish. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so you might have company.
So, overall: The standout is undeniably Tuesday morning, August 11th. Clean, solid, and offshore. Wednesday morning, August 12th, is the other standout with that long period groundswell and glassy wind. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the NE by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WSW 21 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3497 | 2813 | 2669 | 1465 | 1344 | 892 | 1465 | 857 | 1397 | 1745 | 1837 | 1809 | 1615 | 2829 | 1788 | 1145 | 1257 | 1161 | 1196 | 1127 | 1043 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy |
High Tide | 12:48PM1.28m | 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 | ||||||||
7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 23 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WSW 21 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 |
2683 | 2813 | — | 1465 | 104 | 830 | 1465 | 857 | 1397 | 1745 | 1837 | 1809 | 1460 | 2829 | 1788 | 1145 | 1257 | 1161 | 1196 | 1127 | 1043 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | WSW 10 | WSW 24 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SW 10 | SW 21 | WSW 19 | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 892 | 20 | 224 | 297 | 259 | 82 | 658 | 1615 | — | — | — | 40 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | SW 26 | WSW 10 | SSW 11 | — | S 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 121 | 27 | 38 | 247 | — | 30 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | S 7 | SSW 11 | — | SSW 11 | — | — | — | SSE 9 | — | NE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
3497 | 494 | 2669 | — | 1344 | — | — | — | 161 | — | 15 | 47 | 87 | 61 | 86 | 156 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 456 | 984 | 72 | 70 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 63 | 84 | 0 | 84 | 113 | 63 | 63 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
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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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