
Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 10,821 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) 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 0.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s look at what’s on the cards for the South African coast, specifically Vredenberg Point. This is a point break that’s exposed to the SW and sucks up a fair bit of energy. The water’s at 56°, which is a good 4° colder than what’s normal for this time of year – you’ll be hunting for a thick wetsuit if you’re heading out.
The week kicks off with a slow start. Friday the 17th is a write-off – we’ve got 6ft SW swell but the wind is cross and the energy is moderate (743), and the conditions are just too messy. Saturday morning the 18th is a glimmer of hope. The swell drops to 4ft from the SW, but the wind goes glassy, dead calm. The combined energy is moderate (461), and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” It’s small, but clean, and for a point break that loves a bit of SW, it’ll be rideable. Saturday afternoon, the wind swings offshore, but the swell jumps to 5ft with a long 13-second period, and the energy ramps up to 966. But the tidal conditions are questionable, so it’s a maybe.
Now, Sunday morning the 19th is the real standout for the first week. Glassy conditions, 4ft of SW swell with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is solid at 732. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is your window. The wind is off, the waves will have shape, and that point will line up nicely. The crowds are listed as “sometimes” – so you might see a few locals, but it’s not a zoo. Don’t sleep on this one.
The rest of the week gets a bit mixed. Monday the 20th is cross-shore and choppy, decreasing energy. Tuesday the 21st morning is clean with a cross-offshore wind, 4ft of SW swell and a very long 14-second period – the energy is moderate (602), and the forecast says “very good.” But the swell is small, so it’s a fun session for a longboard or a fish. By Tuesday afternoon, it’s 6ft and cross-onshore, messy.
Then we hit the big stuff. From Wednesday the 22nd afternoon through to Tuesday the 30th, there’s heaps of energy, but it’s too big for this break. On Wednesday afternoon the 22nd, we’re looking at 10ft from the WSW, with a massive 13-second period and energy of 2588 – the wind is clean, but the swell is too big for Vredenberg Point. Thursday the 23rd morning is 7ft, energy 2145, and it’s “excellent for experienced surfers” – but only for the experts. Thursday afternoon is 12ft with an 18-second period and energy of 9773 – that’s ridiculous, but it’s too big. This pattern continues all the way through to the end of the month.
The real standout for the second week is the morning of Sunday the 26th. We’ve got 5ft of SW swell, but the wind is offshore, and the period is a very long 16 seconds. The combined energy is high (2848), and the forecast says “excellent for experienced surfers.” This is a groundswell, with a long period, so it’ll wrap nicely around the point. It’s for the experienced crew, but it’ll be a ripper.
Then we have a nice run from Tuesday the 28th afternoon through to Wednesday the 29th. On Tuesday afternoon, 5ft from the SW, 13-second period, light offshore wind, energy 925 – “very good.” Wednesday morning, 4ft, 12-second period, gentle offshore, energy 857 – “very good.” Wednesday afternoon, 3ft from the WSW, 15-second period, light offshore, energy 845 – “very good.” These are small, clean, offshore days for the loggers and fun seekers.
The last few days of the forecast, from Thursday the 30th onwards, are back to the big stuff – 10ft to 13ft, massive energy, and it’s all too big for this spot. Saturday the 1st of August is still 8ft to 10ft, cross-shore, and messy.
So, bottom line: the best of the best is Sunday morning the 19th – glassy, clean, good shape. If you’re an experienced surfer, hit Sunday morning the 26th for the offshore groundswell. Keep an eye on Tuesday the 28th afternoon and Wednesday the 29th for the small, clean, offshore windows.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
743 | 663 | 425 | 203 | 673 | 593 | 450 | 478 | 471 | 561 | 226 | 207 | 453 | 1338 | 2598 | 2108 | 2588 | 2035 | 1175 | 9429 | 7980 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:38PM1.65m | 5:57AM1.44m | 6:20PM1.57m | 6:40AM1.33m | 7:02PM1.47m | 7:26AM1.22m | 7:47PM1.35m | 8:19AM1.12m | 8:39PM1.23m | 9:26AM1.04m | 9:46PM1.15m | 10:50AM1.02m | 11:06PM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:21AM0.09m | 11:55PM0.16m | 12:00PM0.18m | 00:39AM0.24m | 12:40PM0.29m | 1:25AM0.34m | 1:22PM0.42m | 2:15AM0.44m | 2:11PM0.53m | 3:16AM0.52m | 3:19PM0.63m | 4:36AM0.56m | 4:53PM0.66m | ||||||||
7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
743 | 663 | 425 | 203 | 673 | 593 | 450 | 478 | 471 | 561 | 226 | 102 | 453 | 1338 | 2598 | 2108 | 2588 | 2035 | 1175 | 9429 | 7980 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 8 | SW 12 | SW 11 | W 9 | — | — | — | NNW 6 | SSW 12 | WSW 12 | — |
— | — | 31 | 131 | 179 | 198 | 184 | 133 | 94 | 92 | 95 | 207 | 114 | 24 | — | — | — | 24 | 598 | 344 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 16 | SW 14 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | W 10 | W 9 | SSW 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | — | — |
— | — | 10 | 127 | 114 | 128 | 98 | 49 | 18 | 6 | 87 | 56 | 35 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 372 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 87 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 158 | 144 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 15 |
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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.
Vredenberg Point is 24 km (15 miles) from the city of Saldanha. If you plan a holiday in West Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saldanha. Saldanha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










