
Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 3,108 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 3s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 14) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on offer at Vredenberg Point.
First off, the water is running much colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 56°F, which is a fair bit below average.
The general pattern for the next couple of weeks is a bit of a tease. There's plenty of swell on the way, but the wind just won't play ball for most of it. We've got a rocky start with no surf worth paddling out for through the first few days, with messy cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions making it a no-go. The surf kicks in from the 13th, but it's a frustrating wait until we get a proper window.
The real standout here is Saturday morning, the 19th of September. The swell is a solid 6ft out of the SW with a period around 12 seconds, and the wind is dead calm. Absolutely glassy. This is your window for the cleanest, most lined-up waves of the whole run. The wave energy is moderate at 1049, but the quality will be off the charts because of those perfect conditions. Expect some good, clean sets peeling down the point. It's rated for experienced surfers at that size – 6ft on a point break keeps it fun without being a washing machine.
If you miss that Saturday morning, the next best bet is Tuesday morning, the 22nd of September. Again, glassy conditions with an ESE light breeze, and a smaller but still fun 5ft SW swell. It's a decent pulse of energy (748), and that clean, glassy surface will make it a much better session than anything else around it. That same morning also sees a good push from the S on the 28th of September (Monday) with 7ft and another glassy window. That's a bigger swell size, but still a clean, glassy setup.
Towards the very end of the run, on Thursday the 24th of September, the swell picks up to a serious 8ft from the S, with a short period of 9 seconds. The wave energy is strong at 2641, and the winds are light and cross-offshore, making it clean. That size is for experts only, and the shorter period won't give it the top-to-bottom power you'd get from a bigger groundswell.
For the rest of the period, you're looking at a lot of marginal conditions with lumpy cross-chop, cross-onshore winds, or just poor quality surf. The consistent theme is that while the swell keeps coming from the SW, the wind is mostly cross or cross-off but often too strong to make it worthwhile.
Keep an eye on that Saturday the 19th. That's the one to circle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 7 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 8 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1429 | 892 | 496 | 355 | 318 | 164 | 834 | 3108 | 2005 | 905 | 710 | 819 | 710 | 526 | 455 | 991 | 864 | 940 | 689 | 680 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 8:54AM0.96m | 9:42PM0.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:04PM0.75m | 4:50AM0.67m | |||||||
— | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | |
mm | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
1429 | 892 | 496 | 355 | 259 | 162 | 834 | 3108 | 2005 | 905 | 710 | 819 | 710 | 521 | 299 | 991 | 864 | 940 | 689 | 680 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 7 | — | — | — | SW 18 | WSW 7 | NW 6 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | — | SW 11 | — | — | — | SW 15 | S 8 |
— | 24 | — | — | — | 108 | 70 | 37 | 605 | 738 | 334 | 144 | 73 | — | 455 | — | — | — | 314 | 181 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 255 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | — | — | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | — | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | — |
5 | 32 | 108 | 346 | 318 | 164 | 80 | — | — | 475 | 671 | 367 | 672 | 526 | — | 232 | 280 | 109 | 107 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 144 | 84 | 208 | 300 | 158 | 303 | 331 | 124 | 177 | 422 | 72 | 16 | 72 | 70 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 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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