Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,922 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 1.7m 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s 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) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag on the cards. The first few days are looking pretty average, with a lot of cross-shore wind messing things up. The real standout, and the one you’ll want to circle on your calendar, is the morning of Wednesday the 26th of August. The wind is going to drop right out, leaving it totally glassy, and we’ll have a solid 6ft swell from the WSW with a nice 13-second period. The combined energy is strong (1343), so there’s decent power in the water, but it’s not too big – it’s a sweet spot for experienced surfers on a point break. That’s your best chance for a clean, lined-up session.
The week leading up to that is a bit frustrating. Sunday the 23rd has a 7ft WSW swell, but with 9 mph cross-shore winds, it’s going to be choppy and messy. Monday the 24th is even worse with stronger winds, and Tuesday the 25th has a bigger 7ft SW swell, but it’s still cross-shore and lumpy. You’ll be battling the wind more than the wave.
After that Wednesday glass-off, Thursday the 27th morning is looking clean with a light cross-off breeze from the NNE and a smaller 4ft SSW swell. The combined energy is moderate (746), but it’ll be clean and fun. Friday the 28th is also looking sweet with clean, offshore winds all day, and a 3ft to 5ft swell from the WSW. That’s a great option for a longboard or a fun little board.
Now, things get a bit wild after that. From the 1st of September through to the 7th, we are looking at some serious, heavy swell. We’re talking 10ft to 16ft from the SW. The combined energy values are massive (over 3000, and even hitting 6668). This is not for the faint of heart. The forecast notes say the swell is too big for this break, so unless you’re an absolute expert charging big waves, you’ll want to give Vredenberg Point a wide berth during that time. The winds on the 3rd of September are also going to be gale force, making it a total no-go. There’s a gap of a few days in the first week with no real quality, and then a long stretch of oversized, dangerous conditions in the second week.
So, to sum it up: lock in the morning of Wednesday the 26th of August for the best chance of a clean, classic point break session. The 27th and 28th are also solid clean options. After that, it’s one for the big-wave chargers only, and even then, it’s going to be a mission.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 594 | 1442 | 1500 | 980 | 723 | 478 | 847 | 1864 | 1824 | 1253 | 904 | 543 | 403 | 370 | 363 | 356 | 366 | 714 | 962 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | off | on |
High Tide | 00:05AM1.07m | 12:56PM1.11m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:46AM0.54m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | 6:23 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 15 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | 489 | 1442 | 1500 | 980 | 723 | 478 | 847 | 1864 | 1824 | 1253 | 904 | 466 | 403 | 370 | 363 | 356 | 274 | 714 | 962 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | — | — | SSW 14 | WSW 11 | W 11 | — | SSW 15 | S 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 594 | 171 | 66 | — | — | 129 | 249 | 61 | — | 142 | 390 | 543 | 353 | 260 | 200 | 138 | 366 | 210 | 128 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 10 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 11 | — | S 4 |
| kJ | 288 | — | — | — | — | 115 | 122 | — | — | — | 49 | 88 | 125 | 116 | 26 | 126 | 135 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | 57 | 94 | 160 | 396 | 352 | 323 | 418 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 3 | 122 | 13 | 13 | 151 | 13 | 13 | 477 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
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