Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,408 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) 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+) | 5AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s talk about Vredenberg Point.
This 16-day run starts off ugly. The first real quality window doesn’t open until Monday, September 21st. Before that? Forget it. Cross-shore winds, lumpy chop, and poor conditions are the story from Thursday the 16th through the weekend.
Monday morning the 21st is our first green light. The wind goes glassy, and we get a 4ft swell from the WSW with a 12-second period. Water temp is a brutal 52°F, which is 8°F colder than normal – that’s very unusual, so suit up. The combined energy is moderate (553). This is a small, clean, cold morning for the dedicated crew. Crowds are *sometimes* a factor here, so expect a few heads.
Tuesday the 22nd morning is another glassy gem. Swell drops to 4ft from the SW, but the period stretches to 13 seconds. Energy is moderate (574). Clean, long-period groundswell wrapping into the point. This is a quality low-key session.
Wednesday afternoon the 23rd gets big. Swell hits 10ft from the SSW with a stiff cross-shore. The combined energy is huge (3393). But the call is clear: this break can’t handle that much size. It’s too big. Skip it unless you’re a local expert.
Now, the standout. Friday morning the 25th. We’ve got 7ft of SSW groundswell with a 12-second period, and glassy, calm winds. The energy is solid (1474). Conditions are rated excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best session of the window. Size pushes it into expert territory, but the power and cleanliness will be unmatched.
After that, it fades. Sunday the 27th offers a clean cross-off breeze and 7ft from the WSW, a decent option, but the final week is mostly onshore wind and short, weak S swell. Not much to write home about from the 28th onward.
Best bet: Friday morning the 25th. Big, clean, and powerful. That's your moment.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed afternoon, moderate winds from the SSE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat night, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 8 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3041 | 1193 | 1109 | 944 | 891 | 612 | 600 | 784 | 784 | 646 | 438 | 1408 | 1182 | 904 | 582 | 488 | 464 | 403 | 388 | 287 | 240 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:02PM1.30m | 6:27AM1.16m | 6:39PM1.16m | 7:15AM1.04m | 7:36PM1.03m | 8:54AM0.96m | 9:42PM0.97m | 11:17AM1.00m | 11:38PM1.03m | 12:23PM1.12m | 00:33AM1.14m | 1:00PM1.26m | 1:11AM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:50AM0.40m | 00:16AM0.42m | 12:22PM0.53m | 00:55AM0.55m | 1:07PM0.65m | 2:05AM0.66m | 3:04PM0.75m | 4:50AM0.67m | 5:49PM0.69m | 6:12AM0.57m | 6:43PM0.57m | 6:53AM0.46m | 7:17PM0.44m | ||||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 21 |
Feels °C | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 8 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | S 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 520 | 1193 | 1109 | 944 | 865 | 573 | 600 | 784 | 784 | 409 | 355 | 1408 | 1182 | 904 | 222 | 488 | 464 | 403 | 388 | 287 | 240 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 14 | — | S 8 | — | WSW 12 | S 6 | S 6 | SW 14 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | — |
| kJ | 641 | 694 | 329 | 106 | — | — | — | — | — | 646 | 301 | — | 246 | — | 582 | 65 | 24 | 99 | 186 | 128 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | S 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 8 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 3041 | 595 | 908 | 896 | 891 | 612 | 277 | 407 | 396 | 476 | 438 | 409 | — | 168 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 100 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 422 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 1043 | 70 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 70 | 3 | 456 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 84 |
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