Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 4,703 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with W 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vredenberg Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Vredenberg Point. This point break is a solid intermediate spot. The water’s running a bit colder than normal for the season, sitting at about 57°.
We start off slow. Tuesday morning, July 14, there’s a small 3-foot swell from the west with a 10-second period. It’s glassy—dead calm, offshore wind from the NW at 3 mph. Clean, but small. The combined energy is only 268, so it’s weak. Not a standout, but a nice quiet paddle.
The real action is Wednesday morning, July 15. That’s the pick of the first week. Swell picks up to 4 feet from the WSW, with a very long 16-second period—proper groundswell. Combined energy jumps to 1043, moderate. Wind is glassy from the ESE at 3 mph. This is going to be clean, well-shaped, and offering some nice lines. The direction is right for the optimum SW. That’s a standout.
Friday morning, July 17, is another good call. Swell at 6 feet from the SW, 11-second period, combined energy 866 (moderate). Cross-offshore wind from the SE at 9 mph will keep it clean. Solid session, but not the standout that Wednesday was.
Now, hold on for a big one. Tuesday, July 21—a full week away—the swell is predicted to be 10 feet from the SW, with a 16-second period. The combined energy is massive at 4084. But the wind is cross-onshore from the WNW at 6 mph. The forecast says it’s too big for this break. That’s for experts only, and with the wind, it’s gonna be messy.
The rest of the second week is a mixed bag. Thursday, July 23, through Saturday, July 25, sees solid 7 to 8 feet WSW swells, but the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, making it choppy. The energy is high (2366 to 3437), but the quality isn’t there for paddle surfing. Might look more interesting for kite surfing.
The real standout in the second week is Monday morning, July 27. Swell drops to 5 feet from the WSW, 14-second period, combined energy 1477 (moderate). Wind is light and cross-offshore from the ESE at 6 mph. That’s clean, nicely shaped, and much more manageable. A solid call for experienced surfers.
And that’s it. Keep your eyes on Wednesday the 15th for the best early session, and Monday the 27th for a promising late run. The long-range stuff is promising but less certain.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 167 | 154 | 133 | 897 | 2291 | 3609 | 2494 | 1791 | 1107 | 866 | 716 | 425 | 224 | 609 | 913 | 928 | 715 | 273 | 205 | 435 | 4255 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:27PM1.61m | 3:43AM1.61m | 4:12PM1.67m | 4:29AM1.59m | 4:56PM1.68m | 5:13AM1.53m | 5:38PM1.65m | 5:57AM1.44m | 6:20PM1.57m | 6:40AM1.33m | 7:02PM1.47m | 7:26AM1.22m | 7:47PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:14AM0.03m | 9:38PM0.11m | 9:58AM0.01m | 10:25PM0.08m | 10:40AM0.03m | 11:11PM0.10m | 11:21AM0.09m | 11:55PM0.16m | 12:00PM0.18m | 00:39AM0.24m | 12:40PM0.29m | 1:25AM0.34m | 1:22PM0.42m | 2:15AM0.44m | |||||||
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 | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — |
 | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 167 | 154 | 133 | 897 | 2291 | 3609 | 2494 | 1791 | 1107 | 866 | 716 | 425 | 145 | 609 | 913 | 928 | 715 | 273 | 205 | 283 | 4255 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 9 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 41 | 57 | 53 | 106 | 148 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | 110 | 225 | 314 | 242 | 181 | 218 | 131 | 41 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 18 | W 11 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | SW 14 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 11 | S 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 20 | — |
| kJ | 60 | 86 | 109 | 40 | 78 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 224 | 151 | 80 | 37 | 18 | 123 | 65 | 16 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 10 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 94 | 143 | 435 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 119 |
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