Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 3,959 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead for Vredenberg Point, but you’ll want to pick your moments. The first few days are a write-off—Sunday 9th and Monday 10th are kicking up a messy, wind-blown 8ft to 10ft swell with strong cross-shore winds up to 25 mph. The combined energy is pumping between 1360 and 3182, but it’s all cross-chop and poor quality. Not worth a paddle. Tuesday 11th morning is where it starts to turn. The wind swings light offshore from the east at 6 mph, and we’ve got a clean 7ft SSW groundswell with a 13-second period. The combined energy is 1533—moderate but punchy. This is a proper session for experienced surfers, and the offshore flow will keep the wave face smooth. Wednesday 12th is even better. Both the morning and afternoon see a moderate offshore breeze from the ENE to east, dropping to 12–16 mph, with a 5ft to 6ft WSW swell and a very long 18–19 second period. The combined energy sits around 1971–1979, and the waves will be clean and lined up. That long period will make the sets consistent and the paddling easier, but it might break a bit too straight for the beach—perfect for a point like Vredenberg. The standout is Saturday 15th morning. Glassy conditions, wind from the WSW at just 3 mph, and a 6ft WSW swell with a 14-second period. The combined energy is 1384, and the morning is glassy—that’s as good as it gets. Then Sunday 16th morning is another glassy one, with a 6ft WSW swell and 13-second period, combined energy 1205. Tuesday 17th morning sees a big 12ft WSW swell with a 16-second period, but the combined energy hits 5341—that’s strong. The message says it’s predicted to be too big for this break, so only for the very experienced if you’re game. Wednesday 19th morning is glassy again with a 5ft WSW swell, 11-second period, combined energy 648, and the forecast is for very good surf—a nice mellow option. The final standout is Friday 21st morning: glassy, 7ft SSW swell, 11-second period, combined energy 1118, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no shock when you hit the water. Vredenberg Point is a fairly consistent point break, exposed to the SW swell, and when the offshore winds line up, it’s a dream. Crowds are possible—it can get busy when it’s good. Don’t sleep on the glassy mornings. Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WSW 21 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3883 | 2683 | 2688 | 2643 | 1360 | 1344 | 892 | 1465 | 857 | 1410 | 1764 | 1859 | 1977 | 3083 | 2796 | 1629 | 1145 | 1240 | 1461 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:55PM1.29m | 12:48PM1.28m | 1:05AM1.40m | 1:44PM1.43m | 2:00AM1.50m | 2:31PM1.57m | 2:47AM1.58m | 3:13PM1.67m | 3:30AM1.62m | 3:52PM1.74m | 4:10AM1.61m | 4:30PM1.74m | 4:47AM1.56m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:32AM0.35m | 6:58PM0.40m | 7:32AM0.22m | 7:56PM0.26m | 8:19AM0.11m | 8:44PM0.13m | 9:01AM0.03m | 9:27PM0.05m | 9:40AM-0.00m | 10:07PM0.02m | 10:16AM0.01m | 10:46PM0.04m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | 6:15 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 17 |
Feels °C | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 23 | 23 | 15 | 21 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WSW 21 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | 3883 | 2683 | 2688 | — | 1360 | 102 | 783 | 1465 | 857 | 1410 | 1764 | 1859 | 1977 | 3083 | 2796 | 1629 | 1145 | 1240 | 1461 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | WSW 10 | WSW 24 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 892 | 41 | 224 | 366 | 231 | 82 | 664 | — | — | — | — | 55 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | SW 26 | WSW 10 | SSE 9 | — | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 101 | 27 | 38 | 113 | — | 30 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 11 | — | SSW 11 | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | N 3 |
| kJ | — | 154 | 494 | 2643 | — | 1344 | — | — | — | 13 | — | 27 | 45 | 138 | 92 | 128 | 173 | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 122 | 422 | 1430 | 72 | 72 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 126 | 102 | 113 | 113 | 84 | 70 |
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