Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
13.9°C
1.6° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,945 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 26th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 26th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 30th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here.

Right now Vredenberg Point is the only game in town, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got some serious size potential late in the run, but the wind and timing will be the deciding factors. There’s a bit of a gap before we get any really clean conditions, so bear with me.

The first few days are a write-off, honestly. Tuesday the 25th has a solid 7 ft SW swell rolling in, but with a 15–18 mph southerly throwing a cross-chop over it, it’s messy and marginal. The water’s a bit colder than normal at 56°, sitting about 4° below average for this time of year. Wednesday the 26th is where things start looking interesting. The swell drops to 6 ft from the WSW, period 13 seconds, but the real story is the glassy 3 mph offshore ENE wind on Wednesday morning. That’s clean, that’s what you want. The combined energy is still hefty at 1302, and it’s a standout for the early part of the forecast. The afternoon sees a 4 ft cross-on breeze, so make the most of that morning session.

Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are ordinary – small, choppy, cross-onshore winds. Not worth paddling out for. Saturday the 29th has a 5–6 ft swell but again, messy winds. Skip it.

Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st are rough. The wind picks up to 25 mph from the south on Sunday afternoon, with a cross-onshore mess, and the swell sits around 6–7 ft. This is more kite-surf territory than paddle surfing, honestly.

Tuesday the 1st of September is a real gem if you can get on it. Early morning glassy conditions, barely a breath of wind, and a clean 3 ft SW swell with a 14-second period giving it real push. Combined energy is 652, moderate but well-shaped. The afternoon gets blown out with a 8 ft swell and strong cross-onshore, but that morning window is the best on offer in the first week.

Now, from Wednesday the 2nd of September through Friday the 4th, the swell goes big. 10 ft on Wednesday morning, 16 ft on Thursday and Friday, all from the SW/SSW. The winds are favorable – light offshore or cross-off – but the size is too big for this break. Combined energy hits 8825 on Thursday morning, which is extreme. This is only for absolute experts, and even then, you’d want a bigger, more open setup. Saturday the 5th drops back to 4–5 ft but the wind is cross and lumpy.

Sunday the 6th of September is another standout. Glassy calm early, a 5 ft WSW swell with a 15-second period, very clean. Combined energy is 1095, moderate to strong. That’s a morning to mark on the calendar, but keep in mind the long period – it’ll break a bit straight at the point, but at Vredenberg it should offer nice lines.

After that, from Monday the 7th through to the end of the forecast, we’re back to small, marginal conditions with variable wind. Nothing to get excited about.

So, if I had to pick the absolute best, it’s Wednesday morning the 26th of August for clean 6 ft WSW swell, and Tuesday morning the 1st of September for glassy 3 ft SW. Sunday the 6th of September is a solid third option. The rest is either blown out or too big for this spot.

Stay safe, check the tides, and don’t trust the long-range forecasts too hard. Catch you next time.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
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SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
1.5
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
0.8
WSW
16
1.3
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14
1.3
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13
1.5
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
11
1.3
WSW
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1680
1712
1235
904
543
412
531
531
422
291
631
577
829
1122
905
1011
1914
1645
1130
963
412
Wind (km/h)
25
S
25
S
20
SSE
5
ENE
10
SSW
5
WSW
10
SW
20
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20
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15
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25
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15
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10
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25
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25
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High Tide
2:07PM1.36m
2:13AM1.38m
2:36PM1.47m
2:44AM1.46m
3:04PM1.57m
3:15AM1.52m
3:33PM1.64m
3:45AM1.55m
4:02PM1.68m
4:17AM1.55m
4:32PM1.68m
4:49AM1.52m
5:04PM1.64m
Low Tide
8:18PM0.35m
8:27AM0.23m
8:47PM0.25m
8:55AM0.15m
9:16PM0.17m
9:22AM0.10m
9:44PM0.11m
9:49AM0.08m
10:14PM0.08m
10:18AM0.09m
10:45PM0.08m
10:49AM0.13m
11:18PM0.12m
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Feels °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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