Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 3,313 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vredenberg Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11AM. 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+) | 11AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
Right, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
This is a proper South West swell machine we’re dealing with here, but the first week is a real mixed bag. The swell is going to be big, really big, and for a lot of that time it’s just too much for a clean, enjoyable paddle. The wave energy is massive, sitting at (3553) on Thursday morning, and it only gets bigger from there. The water temp is 59°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing freaky there.
The standout window is the morning of Saturday, 11 July. That’s when it all comes together. The swell drops to a solid 7ft from the SSW, with a period of 12 seconds, and the wind is light offshore from the ESE. That’s clean, lined-up waves with plenty of punch. The energy is still strong (1561), but it’s manageable for experienced surfers. This is the best on offer, no doubt.
Then Sunday morning, 12 July, is a real treat. The swell drops to 5ft from the SSW, and the wind goes totally glassy. That’s a rare moment of absolute calm. The energy is down to 819, but the quality will be there. If you want a smaller, more relaxed session, this is it.
After that, Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th are small and messy. The swell drops right off, and the wind is iffy. There’s a flicker of hope on Wednesday morning, 15 July, with a long-period 3ft groundswell from the WSW at 16 seconds, and clean cross-off winds. The sets will be long and clean, but it’s a small wave. The energy is only 602.
Then it gets big again. From the 16th onwards, we’re back into big, powerful SSW and SW swells, often over 8ft and sometimes 12ft. The wind is often cross or cross-on, making it lumpy. This is expert territory, and honestly, for the average bloke, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The 22nd of July evening has a glimmer of hope with a 7ft SW swell and glassy conditions, which is a nice window for experienced surfers, but it’s deep in the forecast.
So, the plan is clear: if you’re keen, be on the water Saturday morning, 11 July, at Vredenberg Point. That’s the one. The spot is fairly consistent, and crowds are possible, but with that size and quality, it’ll be worth it.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3313 | 3024 | 2887 | 2631 | 2349 | 1866 | 1376 | 1158 | 772 | 593 | 476 | 260 | 173 | 111 | 141 | 198 | 154 | 139 | 436 | 2021 | 2655 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:23AM1.15m | 10:43PM1.33m | 11:41AM1.20m | 11:58PM1.38m | 12:49PM1.30m | 1:04AM1.46m | 1:48PM1.41m | 2:02AM1.54m | 2:39PM1.52m | 2:55AM1.59m | 3:27PM1.61m | 3:43AM1.61m | 4:12PM1.67m | 4:29AM1.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:14PM0.51m | 5:22AM0.36m | 5:39PM0.47m | 6:33AM0.27m | 6:52PM0.38m | 7:34AM0.18m | 7:54PM0.27m | 8:26AM0.09m | 8:48PM0.17m | 9:14AM0.03m | 9:38PM0.11m | 9:58AM0.01m | 10:25PM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — |
 | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | 3313 | 2168 | 2887 | 2631 | 2349 | 1866 | 1376 | 1158 | 772 | 593 | 476 | 260 | 173 | 111 | 141 | 198 | 154 | 139 | 436 | 2021 | 2655 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | W 9 | S 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 37 | 80 | 175 | 152 | 221 | 199 | 185 | 138 | 94 | 65 | 39 | 90 | 58 | 74 | 73 | 103 | 5 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 9 | WSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | W 11 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | 13 | 57 | 41 | 38 | 33 | 33 | 39 | 48 | 25 | 39 | 25 | 63 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 240 | 3024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 422 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 |
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