Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
13.1°C
2.5° 

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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 3,682 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 13th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good hard look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks. We’ve only got one spot on the radar worth talking about, and that’s Vredenberg Point.

First thing you need to know – the water is sitting at 56°, which is a whopping 5° colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a big deal. You’ll be feeling that bite, so don’t be shy with the thick rubber.

Alright, the pattern. This week gets off to a frustrating start. Saturday the 12th is a write-off – we’ve got a solid 7ft SW groundswell (very long 16-second period) pumping in, and the combined energy is absolutely thumping at 4589, but the wind is a messy SSE cross-shore at 19 mph. It’s going to be lumpy and chopped. A real shame because there's plenty of power there. The good news is that cleaner conditions are just around the corner.

Sunday the 13th morning is your first real standout. We’ve got a 7ft SW groundswell (14 seconds) with a light N cross-off breeze at 9 mph. That is going to set up some beautifully clean lines. This is excellent for experienced surfers – it’s punchy, but the wind will make it smooth. The wave energy is still hefty at 1941. This is the best of the first week, no question.

Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th see the swell drop off a cliff, with energy falling away to around 500-900, and the wind stays messy. Not worth paddling out for.

We get a big spike in size on Wednesday the 16th – 10ft from the SW – but the wind is a brutal S cross-shore at 25 mph. That’s just a washing machine out there. Leave it for the kiters, seriously. That setup looks far more interesting for a kite than a paddle board.

The rest of that week and into the next is a whole lot of marginal looking wind and chop. We’ve got a gap of several poor days before things get interesting again.

The next real highlight is Saturday the 19th morning. This is a special window. 8ft of SW groundswell (14 seconds) with glassy conditions – that’s a 3 mph SE wind, barely a breath. The combined energy is a powerful 1996, and it’s just you and the ocean. Again, 8ft is getting into expert-only territory for a point break, but the lines will be long, clean, and perfect. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

After that we see another drop in size and a return to cross-onshore winds for Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st. Not worth it.

Then we get a proper, promising long-range standout on Wednesday the 23rd morning. We’ve got a 5ft SW groundswell with a light NE offshore breeze at 6 mph. Clean as a whistle. The energy is solid at 1086. This is a more manageable size than the 19th, so it opens things up for strong intermediate surfers too. A great, clean option.

Thursday the 24th morning is another glassy gem. 8ft of SW swell (14 seconds) and a 3 mph S wind – again, perfectly clean. Energy is high at 2563. This is expert territory for sure, but the quality is undeniable.

We end the run on Friday the 25th afternoon with a massive 10ft SSW groundswell (16 seconds) and a gentle NW wind. The energy is a staggering 4180. However, and this is a big one, the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. It’ll be a sight to behold, but not a day to paddle out unless you’re a local charger who knows the swell limits. For most of us, it’s a spectator day.

So, to boil it down: your best bets are Sunday the 13th morning for the first punch of clean swell, and then keep your eyes peeled for the glassy standouts on Saturday the 19th morning and Thursday the 24th morning.

Keep your wetsuit zipped and your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat afternoon, light winds from the W by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue night, strong winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Period (s)
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SW
16
2.4
SW
15
2.1
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14
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.3
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12
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12
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1.7
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13
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11
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2589
2525
1812
1233
814
496
355
259
191
875
3682
2614
892
903
928
739
648
573
1367
1408
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
15
NE
15
N
10
W
20
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25
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30
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25
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25
NNW
25
NNW
25
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40
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30
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30
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High Tide
3:58PM1.73m
4:18AM1.57m
4:30PM1.67m
4:49AM1.50m
5:00PM1.57m
5:20AM1.40m
5:31PM1.44m
5:52AM1.29m
6:02PM1.30m
6:27AM1.16m
6:39PM1.16m
7:15AM1.04m
7:36PM1.03m
Low Tide
10:15PM0.02m
10:20AM0.09m
10:46PM0.08m
10:50AM0.18m
11:15PM0.18m
11:20AM0.28m
11:45PM0.30m
11:50AM0.40m
00:16AM0.42m
12:22PM0.53m
00:55AM0.55m
1:07PM0.65m
2:05AM0.66m
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Temp °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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