Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, W swell with 6,387 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s 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 (Aug 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m 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 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Vredenberg Point over the next couple of weeks. It’s a real mixed bag, so pay attention.
The early part is pretty average. We’ve got a few days of lumpy, cross-shore wind and middling swell, but nothing to get fired up about. The real standout window is shaping up for Wednesday, August 26th, and then we’ve got some solid, but tricky, bigger swells rolling in later on.
Let’s start with the first decent window. Wednesday morning, August 26th, is the clear winner early on. The wind is glassy – that’s a huge plus – and we’ve got a clean 6ft swell from the SW with a 13-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, giving the waves some shape and power. The combined swell energy is a solid 1286 (moderate), so there’s some push behind it. The water’s running at 57°, which is about 3° colder than normal for this time of year, so it’s a bit nippy. This is going to be excellent for experienced surfers. Vredenberg Point is a point break, and with that long-period SW groundswell and glassy conditions, it’ll be peeling nicely.
After that, the wind turns a bit messy, and the surf drops off through the end of August and into the first week of September. There’s a bit of a gap in quality, with mostly cross and onshore winds, and the swell hanging around 3ft to 5ft. Nothing worth rushing for.
Now, looking further out, things get big. From Sunday, August 30th, into the first week of September, we’re looking at some serious size. Sunday afternoon, August 30th, sees a 13ft swell from the W with 13-second periods, and the combined energy is 4683 – that’s strong. The wind is cross-on, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, and the surf is predicted to be too big for this break. This is expert territory only, and even then, it’s going to be a handful.
The biggest pulse looks to be on Thursday, September 3rd, with an 18ft SW swell and a combined energy of 9842 (very strong), but with onshore wind. That’s a washing machine. There is another standout early on Saturday, September 5th, with a 15ft SW groundswell, a 15-second period, and glassy wind. That’s a very long-period groundswell, and while it’s clean, that size at Vredenberg Point is again only for experts. The waves will have a ton of energy, and with a long period at a point break, it could be epic for those with the skill and the nerve, but it’s not a day for the average punter. The combined energy is 9071, so you can feel the power just looking at it.
In summary, if you’re an experienced surfer, set your alarm for Wednesday morning, August 26th – that’s your best bet for clean, quality waves. The rest of the period is either too small and windy, or way too big and messy. Keep an eye on the forecasts for the big swells in early September, but know that’s a game for the brave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon night, calm by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 |
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1500 | 980 | 723 | 517 | 847 | 1657 | 1712 | 1235 | 951 | 543 | 412 | 463 | 430 | 422 | 291 | 512 | 633 | 560 | 614 | 1231 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:01AM1.17m | 1:35PM1.23m | 1:40AM1.28m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:08PM0.57m | 7:27AM0.43m | 7:46PM0.46m | 7:59AM0.32m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 16 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 11 | 9 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 |
1500 | 980 | 723 | 517 | 847 | 1657 | 1712 | 1235 | 951 | 543 | 345 | 463 | 430 | 422 | 291 | 512 | 633 | 560 | 614 | 1231 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | — | — | SW 14 | WSW 11 | W 11 | — | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | WSW 16 | SSE 11 |
66 | — | — | 95 | 249 | 85 | — | 113 | 335 | 239 | 412 | 260 | 243 | 138 | 133 | 218 | 128 | 66 | 211 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | W 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | — | S 5 | W 17 | S 10 | — |
— | — | — | 127 | 142 | — | — | — | — | 157 | 188 | 6 | 25 | 86 | 163 | — | 20 | 153 | 56 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
9 | 74 | 118 | 149 | 366 | 320 | 510 | 341 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 30 | — | 148 | 151 | 48 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 122 | 13 | 13 | 237 | 13 | 13 | 477 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 63 | 208 | 374 | 158 |
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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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