Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
14.1° C
1.2° 

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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,899 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vredenberg Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 4th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 6th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 7th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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 cards for Vredenberg Point.

First up, the water temps are running a bit colder than average for this time of year, sitting at 57°F – about a couple of degrees chillier than you’d expect. You’ll want a decent wetsuit.

The forecast is a real mixed bag, with some serious power coming through but the wind and size making it tricky. The standout window is a short one, and it’s all about timing.

The first real action that looks worth getting excited about is Thursday the 6th in the morning. There’s a solid 12ft swell from the WSW, but the key here is the wind: light and cross-offshore from the SE at just 3 mph. That’s going to be glassy and clean. The combined energy is huge at 3785, so there’s a ton of power. However, this is a big swell – over 8ft – so this is one for the experts only. The point should handle it beautifully, but it’s not a beginner day.

Thursday afternoon stays chunky at 10ft from the SW, but the wind swings cross-shore and picks up, so it’ll get a bit lumpy. The morning is the gold here.

Friday the 7th is another big day. The swell holds at 12ft from the SW, with energy pushing 4008 to 5024. The wind is cross-shore from the SSE at 12 to 16 mph, so it’s not as clean as Thursday morning. It’s still a big, powerful wave for experienced surfers only.

The rest of that first week and into the second week gets a bit messy or too small. Saturday the 8th starts clean but strong cross-shore winds, and by the afternoon the quality drops. Sunday the 9th is a write-off with onshore winds and rain – not worth paddling out.

We get a window again on Monday the 12th. Wednesday morning the 12th looks excellent. Clean cross-offshore wind from the NE at 9 mph, swell 6ft from the WSW with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. Combined energy is 1779. This is a better size for intermediates, but the long period means it’ll be peaky and powerful on the point. It’s a promising one.

Thursday the 13th morning is also a beauty. Offshore wind from the E at 6 mph, 5ft swell from the SW with an 18-second period. Clean, glassy, and that long period will give you some real juice. Energy is 2160.

Friday the 14th morning is another good call. Light offshore from the NE again, 6ft from the WSW at 13 seconds. Clean and fun.

Then we hit another big swell window around Monday the 17th. The morning looks clean with a light offshore, but the swell jumps to 10ft from the WSW. That’s back into expert territory, and the energy is 3070. Tuesday the 18th is even bigger at 12ft. The wind is light from the NW on the morning, but by the afternoon it’s onshore, so that’s a no-go.

The best of the best? I’d say Thursday morning the 6th for the big, clean, powerful stuff if you’re an expert. For the rest of us, Wednesday morning the 12th and Thursday morning the 13th are the sweet spot – clean, long-period groundswell, and manageable size. Don’t sleep on those.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the N by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, near gales from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

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WSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
332
209
989
2168
3857
3785
3263
3300
4008
4899
4062
2866
2340
3833
3184
2257
1373
782
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357
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
15
NNW
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N
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High Tide
6:50PM1.45m
7:19AM1.23m
7:41PM1.36m
8:24AM1.14m
8:51PM1.27m
9:55AM1.10m
10:25PM1.24m
11:33AM1.15m
11:55PM1.29m
12:48PM1.28m
1:05AM1.40m
1:44PM1.43m
2:00AM1.50m
Low Tide
1:09AM0.33m
1:12PM0.41m
2:07AM0.40m
2:15PM0.51m
3:28AM0.46m
3:49PM0.57m
5:09AM0.44m
5:38PM0.52m
6:32AM0.35m
6:58PM0.40m
7:32AM0.22m
7:56PM0.26m
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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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