Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
12.5° C
2.8° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, WSW swell with 3,192 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 14th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 15s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 14th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 13th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Right, grab a coffee, I've had a proper look at what's coming our way over the next couple of weeks. The main feature is a solid, long-period south-west groundswell that’s going to push in from Wednesday and keep things interesting for a few days. The water is sitting at 55°F, which is a solid 5°F colder than usual for this time of year – that’s a lot colder than normal, so you’ll want a good quality 4/3 and some boots if you’re heading out.

We’re looking at Vredenberg Point for the action. This is an exposed point break, fairly consistent with the west-south-west swell, and the optimum direction is from the south-west.

It kicks off Wednesday morning, August 12th. The swell is running at 5ft from the WSW with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, showing as 1999 – moderate to strong. The wind is a gentle offshore from the east, so the waves are going to be clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. This long period will wrap nicely into the point, giving you some well-shaped walls, but the sets will be spaced out so you can pick your waves without too much hassle.

Thursday morning the 13th sees a bit of a surge in size, with the swell hitting 8ft, but the wind swings around to a strong cross-off from the north-north-east at 25 mph. That’s going to be pretty gnarly to paddle into, and the energy is massive at 3192. It’s one for the experts only, and honestly, it might be too messy to be any real fun.

Friday morning the 14th is the real standout for me. The swell drops back a touch to 6ft from the WSW with a 15-second period, and the wind is a gentle cross-off from the north. The energy is still strong at 1508, and the conditions are clean. This is your best window for a proper session before the crowds get in, though keep in mind this spot can get *sometimes* busy.

The wind does some weird stuff from Saturday onwards. Saturday and Sunday are mostly cross or onshore, making it a bit fat and bumpy. The swell stays around the 6ft to 7ft mark, but the quality drops off fast.

From Monday the 17th, the swell is actually getting bigger again, hitting 8ft, but the wind is cross-onshore and it’s getting choppy. It’s going to be a messy, powerful grind. Not recommended.

We then get a bit of a flat spell from around the 20th to the 22nd. The swell drops to 4ft and 4ft with onshore winds, so you’ll be staring at a blank ocean for a few days.

However, we get a bit of a late bonus. On Saturday morning, August 22nd, the swell picks up to 5ft from the SW with a 13-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the south-east. The energy is 756 – moderate. Expect very good surf conditions, a nice clean window.

Then again on Sunday morning, August 23rd, we have a glassy offshore from the east, a 4ft SW swell with a 12-second period, and an energy reading of 930. That’s another promising session, but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on it. It could shape up nicely.

After that, Monday and Tuesday the 24th/25th look a bit poorer, with fresh cross-off winds and a dropping swell. There’s a final flicker on the 27th with a 7ft WSW swell, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a messy one.

So, to wrap it up: Wednesday morning is a goer for the experienced crew with that long, clean groundswell. But if you want the best of the bunch, get in the water on Friday morning, August 14th – solid 6ft waves, clean, and with that point working its magic. The 22nd and 23rd are promising for second week sessions, but we’ll have to see how those forecasts hold up.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Wed night, light winds from the SSE by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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1.6
WSW
18
1.8
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18
1.9
WSW
16
2.3
WSW
17
2.2
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16
2.1
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16
1.9
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15
1.9
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15
1.8
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14
1.9
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1.9
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14
1.9
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14
1.9
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2.5
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14
2.5
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13
2.3
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13
2.2
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13
1.9
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12
1.5
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1.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1745
2024
1809
3192
2511
2028
1496
1559
1196
1306
1325
1306
1384
1690
2452
2245
1872
1594
1047
634
548
Wind (km/h)
15
E
25
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40
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40
NNE
10
NW
20
N
15
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10
WSW
5
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10
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25
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High Tide
3:13PM1.67m
3:30AM1.62m
3:52PM1.74m
4:10AM1.61m
4:30PM1.74m
4:47AM1.56m
5:05PM1.69m
5:23AM1.48m
5:40PM1.60m
5:59AM1.37m
6:14PM1.47m
6:35AM1.26m
6:50PM1.33m
Low Tide
9:01AM0.03m
9:27PM0.05m
9:40AM-0.00m
10:07PM0.02m
10:16AM0.01m
10:46PM0.04m
10:51AM0.07m
11:22PM0.10m
11:25AM0.16m
11:57PM0.20m
11:58AM0.27m
00:32AM0.31m
12:31PM0.40m
1:09AM0.44m
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7:22
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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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