
Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with 3,314 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the pipe for our little slice of coast.
The next couple of weeks have a bit of a rough start, with some solid, powerful swell rolling in, but you'll need to be picky about when you paddle out. The water is sitting at 55°F which is a good 5°F colder than normal for this time of year, so a good 5/4 and booties are a must.
First up, the standout window is this Thursday morning, the 3rd of September. We've got a clean 6ft swell rolling in from the WSW, with a nice 13-second period on it. The wind is a light ESE breeze, actually a cross-offshore, which is gonna keep the surface glassy. The wave energy is moderate (1306), so there's plenty of push. This is one for the experienced crew though, as that swell is a bit too meaty for beginners. Vredenberg Point is where you want to be.
The next morning, Friday the 4th, is also a serious contender. We're looking at another 10ft swell, this time from the S with a 10-second period. The wind is clean out of the SE, a solid cross-off, but again, this is big stuff. The combined energy is strong (1923), so only the experts will be out there charging.
After that, the swell backs off a touch. Saturday the 5th has some smaller 5ft waves, but it's a bit touch-and-go with the conditions. Sunday morning the 6th, however, is a real beauty. The swell is a clean 5ft from the SW, but the period jumps to a very long 18 seconds. This is proper groundswell, and with a light N wind keeping it clean, it's going to be a good one for the experienced surfers. The energy is still strong (1757), and those long lines are going to wrap around the point beautifully.
The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. There's a lot of onshore wind and choppy conditions, making things scrappy. The standout for the second week is Tuesday morning, the 15th of September. It's a bit of a wildcard, but the forecast is for glassy conditions with a 4ft SW swell at 12 seconds. If it cleans up, that point will be a dream. Keep an eye on that one.
There is a huge pulse of energy coming in on the 16th and 17th, with swell heights over 13ft and combined energy readings over 9300 and 11000. That's very strong, heavy stuff, but the wind is junk, so it's going to be a messy, lumpy mess. That one is for the tow crew or the kite surfers, not for a standard paddle session.
So, to wrap it up: Thursday morning (3rd) and Friday morning (4th) are the best for the big-wave hunters. Sunday morning (6th) is the pick for the long-period groundswell connoisseur. And keep that Tuesday morning (15th) pinned as a potential glassy gem.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Mainly near gales. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | WSW 21 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3348 | 2959 | 2078 | 1152 | 1163 | 2170 | 1780 | 1664 | 985 | 417 | 567 | 770 | 1536 | 1255 | 1140 | 1138 | 991 | 428 | 285 | 186 | 138 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:20PM1.45m | 6:52AM1.24m | 7:14PM1.31m | 8:01AM1.12m | 8:35PM1.19m | 9:50AM1.08m | 10:30PM1.16m | 11:36AM1.16m | 00:03AM1.25m | 12:45PM1.32m | 1:05AM1.37m | 1:34PM1.48m | 1:53AM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:01PM0.30m | 00:39AM0.31m | 12:48PM0.42m | 1:39AM0.43m | 1:58PM0.55m | 3:14AM0.52m | 4:00PM0.61m | 5:14AM0.49m | 5:55PM0.51m | 6:31AM0.37m | 7:02PM0.36m | 7:23AM0.24m | 7:50PM0.21m | ||||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | S 9 | SW 10 | S 10 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | WSW 14 |
3348 | 2959 | 2078 | 1152 | 1163 | 298 | 143 | 69 | 66 | 417 | 26 | 569 | 1536 | 1255 | 1140 | 1138 | 991 | 428 | 285 | 186 | 138 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 10 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | S 11 | SW 24 | WSW 21 | S 10 | — | S 12 | S 6 | NNW 5 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 11 |
— | — | — | 154 | 173 | — | — | — | — | 198 | 23 | 770 | 190 | — | 11 | 7 | 33 | 289 | 192 | 137 | 78 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 10 | — | WSW 10 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | W 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | — | 18 | 31 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 67 | 89 | 61 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | — | S 10 | — | — | S 10 | N 4 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | WNW 4 | SSW 3 |
— | — | — | — | 452 | 2170 | 1780 | 1664 | 985 | — | 567 | — | — | 118 | 15 | 38 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 122 | 13 | 0 | 959 | 72 | 1317 | 3905 | 72 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 144 | 84 | 154 | 144 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 3 |
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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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