Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 5,068 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here, and I’ve been looking over the charts for the Vredenberg Point area. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, with some serious power on offer, but you’ll need to pick your moments carefully. The water is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than what we usually get this time of year, so maybe a thicker wetsuit is the call.
The outlook kicks off on Wednesday, August 5th, with a solid 8ft swell from the SW, but a 25 km/h north wind is making things a bit ragged. The combined energy is moderate (2390), but the conditions are marginal, so it’s not really a goer.
We’ve got a big few days coming from Thursday the 6th through Saturday the 8th, but this is where the chart gets a bit wild. The swell is pumping – up to 12ft on Thursday morning with a 13-second period from the WSW, and the combined energy is strong (3666). The problem is, that’s too much juice for this break. The wind is cross and the commentary says it’s just too big. This is expert territory only, and even then, it’s a risk. The afternoons turn into a mess with strong winds. Friday the 7th is the same story: a massive 10ft SW groundswell (14-second period) with a combined energy of 3728, but the morning cross-off wind from the SE is the only clean window. The light breeze (10 km/h) is a major positive, but that swell height is still a beast for all but the most experienced. The Saturday morning session on the 8th drops to 8ft, but a 20 km/h south wind messes it up.
Things get messy from Sunday the 9th through Tuesday the 11th with near-gale winds and strong breezes blowing the surf out. The swell is still solid, up to 15ft on Sunday, but the combined energy is a massive 5068, and it’s all stormy chop. Leave the board at home.
Now, the true standout of the whole window is Thursday, August 13th, in the morning. The swell drops to a manageable 6ft from the WSW, with a very long 15-second period. The combined energy is moderate (1338), but the wind is a light 10 km/h ESE cross-off, and the water is clean. The chart calls it “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers,” and I’m with that. The long period means those waves will have serious shape, and the point should hold them beautifully. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon goes to crap, so get it in the morning.
The second week looks quieter. Saturday, August 15th, has a highlight in the morning with glassy conditions, 5ft from the WSW, and a 13-second period. The combined energy is light (759), but the glassy wind is a major positive for a clean session. Sunday morning the 16th is also good with a 5ft groundswell, 12-second period, and a cross-off breeze. The combined energy is light (698), but it’s clean. Monday, August 17th, also has a glassy morning with 5ft from the WSW. These are the best bets for a fun, manageable paddle.
The window closes with a bit of a pulse on Tuesday, August 18th, with 10ft from the SW, but it’s back to being too big for the break. The final few days are a mix of small, weak swells and poor winds.
So, the best on offer is the Thursday, August 13th morning session at *Vredenberg Point* – that’s your standout. For a smaller, cleaner option, aim for the morning windows on Saturday, August 15th, or Sunday, August 16th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat night, near gales from the SSE by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WSW 21 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2325 | 3324 | 3666 | 3097 | 3643 | 3728 | 4493 | 3949 | 2504 | 2775 | 4696 | 3116 | 5068 | 2864 | 1087 | 1394 | 1161 | 1610 | 1029 | 1187 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:41PM1.36m | 8:24AM1.14m | 8:51PM1.27m | 9:55AM1.10m | 10:25PM1.24m | 11:33AM1.15m | 11:55PM1.29m | 12:48PM1.28m | 1:05AM1.40m | 1:44PM1.43m | 2:00AM1.50m | 2:31PM1.57m | 2:47AM1.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:07AM0.40m | 2:15PM0.51m | 3:28AM0.46m | 3:49PM0.57m | 5:09AM0.44m | 5:38PM0.52m | 6:32AM0.35m | 6:58PM0.40m | 7:32AM0.22m | 7:56PM0.26m | 8:19AM0.11m | 8:44PM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — |
 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 2325 | 3324 | 3666 | 3097 | 3643 | 3728 | 4493 | 3949 | 2504 | 2775 | 4696 | 3116 | — | 1389 | 743 | 368 | 1161 | 1610 | 1029 | 575 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | W 27 | WSW 10 | WSW 21 |
| kJ | 58 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 683 | 15 | 20 | 1187 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 25 | S 13 |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 157 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 29 | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 671 | 5068 | 2864 | 1087 | 1394 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 422 | 144 | 16 | 70 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 192 | 423 | 959 | 221 | 1156 | 2707 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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