Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,951 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period with WSW 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 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 check out what’s on the menu for Vredenberg Point over the next couple of weeks.
It’s a pretty active stretch, but this one’s for the experienced crew for sure. Water temp is sitting at 56°F, which is a touch chillier than normal for the season, so booties might be a good call.
The weekend kicks off with a solid, long-period SW groundswell. Saturday morning (29th August) delivers waves around 5ft from the WSW with a 14-second period and a light SE cross-off breeze. The wave energy is strong (924), and it’s looking clean and well-shaped. This is the pick of the first few days – a proper session for the intermediate surfer. Heads up, though: the crowds can show up here sometimes. By Saturday afternoon, the wind swings S and picks up to 35 km/h (22 mph), turning it into a messy cross-on, so that morning window is the one.
Sunday (30th August) starts with a bigger punch: 10ft of SW swell with a 13-second period and massive energy (2570), but a 35 km/h (22 mph) cross-shore wind will have it lumpy. That’s too much size for most – this is expert-only stuff.
Monday (31st) drops back to a still-chunky 6ft, but the S wind at 30 km/h (19 mph) keeps it lumpy and marginal. Tuesday (1st September) brings another jump to 8ft SW in the morning, but the wind is messy again. Tuesday afternoon hits 10ft, and that’s just too big for the point with that wind.
There’s a real standout later in the week. Thursday morning (3rd September) is a beauty: 6ft of WSW groundswell (13-second period, energy 1752) with absolute glassy conditions – a light SSE breeze makes it nearly perfect. This one is for experienced surfers only due to size and power. If you’re keen and skilled, this is the session to aim for. The wave quality will be excellent.
Friday (4th September) is a bit of a letdown. The swell is still solid at 8ft, but it’s a shorter-period S groundswell (9 seconds), and SE winds make it hard to link up. Saturday morning (5th September) offers a better shot: 6ft of S swell (10 seconds) with a light E offshore breeze. It’ll be clean, but the energy is moderate (778) – still a decent option.
After that, the middle of the second week (6th-9th September) gets quieter and a bit average. Swell drops to 4ft or less, with long periods (15-16 seconds), but winds are all over the place. It’s marginal at best.
A promising return pops up Saturday morning (12th September) with 8ft WSW swell and a 14-second period, light NNW winds making it clean. Strong energy (2394) but it’s big for the point – read it on the day.
Then the forecast caps off with a real standout on Sunday morning (13th September): 8ft of WSW groundswell (13-second period, energy 2323) and glassy conditions with a slight W breeze. Another excellent, powerful session for experienced surfers only – a proper reward at the end of a long period.
Overall, the best bets are Saturday morning (29th August) for a clean, solid session, and Thursday morning (3rd September) for that perfect glassy, powerful swell. The final Sunday (13th September) also looks special if you’ve got the skills. Be patient, pick your windows, and respect the size.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat morning, strong winds from the S by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 813 | 1189 | 950 | 2570 | 1435 | 980 | 844 | 698 | 354 | 1982 | 2760 | 3951 | 3469 | 3567 | 1803 | 996 | 692 | 1089 | 1263 | 1198 | 715 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:02PM1.68m | 4:17AM1.55m | 4:32PM1.68m | 4:49AM1.52m | 5:04PM1.64m | 5:25AM1.45m | 5:39PM1.56m | 6:04AM1.36m | 6:20PM1.45m | 6:52AM1.24m | 7:14PM1.31m | 8:01AM1.12m | 8:35PM1.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:49AM0.08m | 10:14PM0.08m | 10:18AM0.09m | 10:45PM0.08m | 10:49AM0.13m | 11:18PM0.12m | 11:23AM0.20m | 11:55PM0.20m | 12:01PM0.30m | 00:39AM0.31m | 12:48PM0.42m | 1:39AM0.43m | 1:58PM0.55m | 3:14AM0.52m | |||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 813 | 1189 | 950 | 2570 | 1435 | 980 | 844 | 698 | 354 | 1982 | 2760 | 3951 | 3469 | 2605 | 1803 | 996 | 692 | 392 | 97 | 95 | 515 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WSW 10 |
| kJ | 47 | 59 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 334 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 53 | 191 | 120 | 175 | 63 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | — |
| kJ | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 147 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 70 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSW 5 | SW 8 | — | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 18 | 117 | 567 | — | 219 | 399 | 161 | 99 | 62 | — | — | — | — | 3567 | 349 | 756 | 562 | 1089 | 1263 | 1198 | 715 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 152 | 152 | 72 | 422 | 13 | 13 | 122 | 13 | 15 | 131 | 15 | 15 | 477 | 13 | 0 | 477 | 1043 | 1256 | 72 | 3 |
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