Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
14.5° C
0.9° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 7,249 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 9s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 28th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 28th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 27th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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 the cards for the local stretch.

We’re looking at Vredenberg Point, a classic point break, and it’s a mixed bag of waiting and then some serious size. The water is currently sitting at 58°F, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, but nothing to really complain about. The overall pattern starts off a bit messy, but there are some genuine windows of clean surf if you're patient.

The first few days are a write-off for a decent paddle. Monday the 27th and into Tuesday the 28th are a no-go. The wind is howling cross-shore, and the ocean is just a lumpy, choppy mess, with strong wave energy (3245) but poor conditions. You’d be fighting a losing battle.

Things start to look up early on Wednesday the 29th. The morning sees a light offshore breeze from the ENE at just 3 mph, and the swell is a solid 6 ft from the SW, with a nice 13-second period. That’s a groundswell with some real push. The wave energy is still strong (1315), but the clean conditions will make it a rewarding session for experienced surfers. This is a standout moment. The afternoon shifts to a cross-on, so get in early.

Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st are smaller and more marginal, with the swell dropping to 4 ft and a choppy wind. Not worth rushing for.

Now, Saturday the 1st of August is another real highlight. The morning brings a clean offshore wind from the NE at 12 mph, and the swell holds at 5 ft from the SW with a 14-second period. The wave energy is moderate (711), and the wind is perfect for grooming the point. It’s a classic setup. Crowds are *sometimes* an issue here, so expect company, but for good reason.

The following week gets cranky. From Sunday the 2nd onwards, the swell and wind keep things marginal for a few days, but then on Tuesday the 4th of August, it really turns on. A massive 15 ft swell from the WSW hits with a short 12-second period, and the wave energy is through the roof (5378). But the wind is cross-on and choppy; it’s going to be a washing machine. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for the kite surfers than for a paddle surfer.

The second week into August has some serious, expert-only potential, but it’s a long-range call. The period from the 6th to the 10th of August sees consistent 10 ft to 13 ft SW swells, with very long 15-second periods. The wave energy is extreme (over 5000-6000). The catch is that the wind is often favorable, but the swell is simply too big for Vredenberg Point. The data says it’s too big for this break. Only the most experienced chargers should even look at it, and even then, it’s a “promising but less certain” situation this far out. The 11th of August finally sees the size start to drop back down to around 8 ft, with the wind cleaning up, but it’s still a long way off.

So, bottom line: Wednesday the 29th morning for the clean, powerful groundswell, and Saturday the 1st of August for the perfect offshore glass. That’s where you want to be.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
3.5
SSW
16
2.3
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.8
WSW
16
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.6
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3130
1808
6108
2247
2032
1482
1242
1067
1067
878
732
537
423
319
277
711
639
623
521
1033
991
Wind (km/h)
35
S
45
SSE
30
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
5
ENE
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
15
SE
5
ESE
10
SSE
20
ESE
20
NE
20
NE
25
N
25
N
20
N
25
N
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:28PM1.32m
2:33AM1.36m
3:01PM1.40m
3:07AM1.42m
3:33PM1.48m
3:39AM1.46m
4:03PM1.54m
4:10AM1.47m
4:33PM1.57m
4:42AM1.47m
5:03PM1.58m
5:15AM1.44m
5:35PM1.56m
Low Tide
8:20AM0.32m
8:36PM0.39m
8:52AM0.24m
9:10PM0.32m
9:22AM0.19m
9:41PM0.26m
9:51AM0.15m
10:12PM0.23m
10:19AM0.14m
10:42PM0.21m
10:47AM0.15m
11:14PM0.21m
11:17AM0.18m
11:47PM0.23m
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7:39
7:37
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6:07
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Temp °C
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16
13
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18
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Feels °C
12
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16
13
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12
12
16
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21
18
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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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