Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,824 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m lookin’ at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks, and we’ve got one main spot: Vredenberg Point. It’s a point break that’s pretty consistent, and it loves the southwest swell. The water temp is about 57°—colder than usual for this time of year, so you’re gonna need a good thick suit.
The next 16 days start off slow but have a couple of gems. The real stand-out is the Saturday morning of the 22nd. Swell is 4ft from the SSW, with a 10-second period. Wind is glassy from the NNW at just 3 mph. The surface will be buttery. Combined wave energy is moderate (657). It’s a clean, fun-sized point break—perfect for intermediate surfers. Crowds can show up sometimes, so get in early.
After that, it gets a little messy for a few days. But then on Wednesday the 26th in the morning, we get dead calm winds again. Swell is 6ft from the SW, period of 13 seconds. Combined energy is strong (1315). The zero wind makes for perfect conditions. This one’s for the experienced crew only—those waves have some power.
Then on Friday the 28th in the afternoon, it’s glassy again with the wind from the NNE at just 3 mph. Swell is 5ft from the WSW with a 14-second period. Combined energy is strong (1113). That long period swell will wrap around the point beautifully, giving long, clean lines.
For the big-wave hunters, Monday the 31st morning is glassy with a 8ft swell from the SW, and Tuesday the 1st of September morning has an 8ft swell from the SW, also glassy. Those are expert-level sessions with strong energy (1492 and 1860).
But be careful—from the 30th of August into early September, the swell gets huge (over 16ft) with strong winds and big chop. That’s way too big and messy for this break, with combined energy going over 7000. The only clean window after that is Sunday the 6th of September morning, with a 6ft swell from the WSW, a very long 20-second period, and a fresh offshore wind from the ENE at 22 mph. The energy is massive (4782). That’s a powerful groundswell, but only for the best surfers on the right board.
The best bets for clean, fun rides are Saturday the 22nd, Wednesday the 26th, and Friday the 28th. For the big-wave crew, circle Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st. After that, it’s a bit of a washout.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the S by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 292 | 389 | 594 | 1442 | 1500 | 980 | 763 | 486 | 696 | 1785 | 1824 | 1291 | 966 | 1082 | 466 | 345 | 356 | 345 | 310 | 899 | 1106 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:51AM1.00m | 00:05AM1.07m | 12:56PM1.11m | 1:01AM1.17m | 1:35PM1.23m | 1:40AM1.28m | 2:07PM1.36m | 2:13AM1.38m | 2:36PM1.47m | 2:44AM1.46m | 3:04PM1.57m | 3:15AM1.52m | 3:33PM1.64m | 3:45AM1.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:10PM0.67m | 6:46AM0.54m | 7:08PM0.57m | 7:27AM0.43m | 7:46PM0.46m | 7:59AM0.32m | 8:18PM0.35m | 8:27AM0.23m | 8:47PM0.25m | 8:55AM0.15m | 9:16PM0.17m | 9:22AM0.10m | 9:44PM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 28 | 32 | 27 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 28 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | 292 | 389 | 433 | 1442 | 1500 | 980 | 763 | 486 | 696 | 1785 | 1824 | 1291 | 966 | 1082 | 466 | 345 | 356 | 345 | 279 | 899 | 1106 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | — | SSW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 11 | W 11 | — | — | S 9 | SSW 15 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 242 | 135 | 288 | 171 | 66 | — | 31 | 92 | 202 | 61 | — | — | 299 | 47 | 353 | 289 | 247 | 173 | 310 | 214 | 165 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | SW 10 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | — | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 123 | 28 | 594 | — | — | — | — | 36 | 127 | — | — | — | 50 | 78 | 86 | 106 | 26 | 172 | 210 | — | 58 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 57 | 86 | 160 | 403 | 349 | 328 | 418 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 122 | 13 | 13 | 192 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
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