Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 7,911 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. 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+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, breaking down the numbers for Vredenberg Point.
The next two weeks are a mixed bag of massive power and tricky winds. The water is 57°, which is a bit chilly for the season, so don't forget the booties.
The first real window opens on Monday morning, July 20th. It’s glassy, dead calm, with a 6ft southwest swell. The energy is moderate (780), and with a 10-second period, it’s a clean, fun wave for the intermediate crowd.
Tuesday the 21st brings more size—a 6ft SW swell with a 14-second groundswell period. The combined energy is strong (1406), but the wind is a cross-shore from the SSE, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. The afternoon gets bigger at 8ft, but the wind cranks up to 15 mph from the south, turning it into a messy cross-chop. That’s expert territory.
The big one is Friday, July 24th. The morning brings a solid 12ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a massive combined energy of 4951. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the north. The report says it’s too big for this break, and honestly, unless you’re on a big-wave board, it’s a spectator sport. The afternoon is similar at 10ft.
After that, the wind turns nasty for a few days. The next good one is Sunday morning, July 26th. The swell drops to a clean 7ft from the SW, the period is a solid 12 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the ESE. The energy is moderate (1285), and the conditions are clean. It’s a great session for experienced surfers.
The end of the run is spotty. Try Saturday morning, August 1st, for a small, clean 4ft southwest swell and a light cross-offshore breeze. It’ll be small but fun.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 450 | 563 | 1087 | 652 | 427 | 310 | 1321 | 2226 | 2000 | 1427 | 1249 | 1112 | 977 | 722 | 7911 | 4951 | 3606 | 2412 | 2494 | 1857 | 1404 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:02PM1.47m | 7:26AM1.22m | 7:47PM1.35m | 8:19AM1.12m | 8:39PM1.23m | 9:26AM1.04m | 9:46PM1.15m | 10:50AM1.02m | 11:06PM1.12m | 12:10PM1.06m | 00:19AM1.15m | 1:09PM1.14m | 1:13AM1.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:40PM0.29m | 1:25AM0.34m | 1:22PM0.42m | 2:15AM0.44m | 2:11PM0.53m | 3:16AM0.52m | 3:19PM0.63m | 4:36AM0.56m | 4:53PM0.66m | 5:58AM0.54m | 6:19PM0.62m | 6:59AM0.48m | 7:17PM0.55m | ||||||||
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 | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — |
 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 20 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 450 | 563 | 1087 | 652 | 427 | 106 | 1321 | 2226 | 2000 | 1427 | 1249 | 1112 | 977 | 722 | 7911 | 4951 | 3606 | 2412 | 2494 | 1857 | 1404 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 16 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 |
| kJ | 184 | 133 | 94 | 118 | 89 | 310 | 38 | 24 | 5 | — | 21 | 61 | 173 | 550 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 51 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 54 | 34 | 17 | 10 | 32 | 147 | 47 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 137 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 189 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | 71 | 48 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 70 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 158 | 70 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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