
Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 3,273 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down what’s cooking at Vredenberg Point. This is a point break that loves a good SW swell, and it’s fairly consistent, so there’s always hope. The forecast starts Monday the 14th, but the first week is mostly a bust. Winds are messy, the swell is short-period junk, and conditions are poor. Water temp is about normal for this time of year.
Monday the 14th is cloudy with a stiff N wind at 22 mph, cross-off, and a 4ft SW swell at 12 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (600), but it’s marginal and tide might be off. Not worth it. Monday afternoon is 6ft from the NW at 7 seconds—weak and choppy. Tuesday the 15th is worse—cross-shore winds at 16 mph, poor. Tuesday afternoon has a 3ft SW swell at 16 seconds (long period), but the wind is cross and moderate. Energy is 895, but the call is poor. Wednesday the 16th through Thursday the 17th is all cross-shore, strong breezes, and messy chop. Wednesday morning has 7ft from the WSW at 13 seconds, but wind is 28 mph cross-shore. Energy is 2455 (strong), but it’s a mess. Thursday afternoon sees 10ft from the S at 8 seconds—too big for beginners, short period, and strong cross-shore. Kite surfers might like it.
Friday the 18th improves a bit: clear, SE wind 16 mph cross-off, 5ft SW swell at 11 seconds. Energy 921 (moderate), clean but marginal. Friday afternoon gets lumpy.
Saturday the 19th morning is the first standout. Clear, gentle SE breeze at 9 mph, cross-off, and 6ft SW swell at 12 seconds. Energy 1609 (strong), and the report says excellent for experienced surfers. Clean conditions, light wind, and a point break handling the period well. Crowds are possible.
Sunday the 20th is a letdown—cross-on winds, 5ft to 6ft SW swell, energy around 1000, but lumpy and choppy.
Monday the 21st morning is another standout. Some clouds, light NNE breeze at 6 mph, cross-off, and 6ft from the WSW at 14 seconds. Energy 1237 (strong). Clean, excellent for experienced surfers. Monday afternoon is marginal.
Tuesday the 22nd through Wednesday the 23rd is mostly poor. Wednesday afternoon has 7ft from the SW at 11 seconds, but wind is 28 mph cross-shore. Energy 1045, but messy.
Thursday the 24th morning is the best of the bunch. Cloudy, light E breeze at 3 mph, offshore. 6ft SW swell at 10 seconds. Energy 1104 (strong). Excellent for experienced surfers, offshore wind, clean. Crowds possible.
Friday the 25th is marginal but clean in the morning with a 5ft SW swell and cross-off wind. Saturday the 26th morning jumps to 8ft from the SW at 15 seconds, energy 3160 (very strong), but onshore wind and marginal. Too big for beginners. Sunday the 27th is 10ft to 12ft—cross-shore and strong winds. Kite territory.
Monday the 28th morning is glassy, no wind, 12ft from the SSW at 14 seconds. Energy a massive 4671. The report says wind and tide are good, but the swell is too big for this break. Only for experts. Tuesday the 29th is similar, 10ft SSW, glassy morning, but huge.
So, the standout sessions are Saturday the 19th morning, Monday the 21st morning, and especially Thursday the 24th morning with that offshore wind. The long-range stuff at the end of September looks promising but is very big and less certain. Pick your days wisely.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 12 | NW 7 | SW 12 | NW 7 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | S 8 | SW 12 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
892 | 496 | 396 | 289 | 187 | 508 | 3273 | 1538 | 919 | 784 | 895 | 1075 | 513 | 544 | 1021 | 1144 | 956 | 1049 | 680 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:49AM1.50m | 5:00PM1.57m | 5:20AM1.40m | 5:31PM1.44m | 5:52AM1.29m | 6:02PM1.30m | 6:27AM1.16m | 6:39PM1.16m | 7:15AM1.04m | 7:36PM1.03m | 8:54AM0.96m | 9:42PM0.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:46PM0.08m | 10:50AM0.18m | 11:15PM0.18m | 11:20AM0.28m | 11:45PM0.30m | 11:50AM0.40m | 00:16AM0.42m | 12:22PM0.53m | 00:55AM0.55m | 1:07PM0.65m | 2:05AM0.66m | 3:04PM0.75m | 4:50AM0.67m | ||||||
— | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
6:37 | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 |
Feels °C | 11 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 7 | SW 11 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
892 | 496 | 355 | 289 | 162 | 508 | 3273 | 1538 | 919 | 721 | 895 | 710 | 512 | 544 | 1021 | 1144 | 956 | 1049 | 680 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | S 6 | SW 12 | SW 17 | WSW 7 | — | SW 14 | WSW 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | — |
24 | — | 1 | 259 | 103 | 76 | — | 716 | 811 | 402 | 144 | 73 | — | — | — | — | 472 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 183 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
22 | 104 | 396 | — | 187 | 128 | — | 200 | 508 | 784 | 387 | 1075 | 513 | 377 | 385 | 350 | 181 | 319 | 275 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 200 | 300 | 208 | 303 | 331 | 119 | 177 | 72 | 72 | 18 | 72 | 72 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 116 | 13 |
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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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