Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
13.2°C
2.4° 

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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 3,108 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 19th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 19th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 16th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the next few weeks at Vredenberg Point. We've got a classic run of South West groundswells on the cards, but the wind is gonna be the big talking point for a while. A lot of the time, we're looking at cross and cross-off breezes that are just gonna mess up the face of that beautiful point. There's a big window of marginal to poor conditions from now right through until the end of the third week of September, but hang tight, because the last few days of the month look absolutely firing if you're an experienced surfer.

Let's start with what's happening now. For Sunday the 13th, we've got a solid 7.5ft SW swell with a long 14-second period rolling in. The wave energy is strong at 2061. But the wind is a NNW cross-off at 12 mph, which is just okay. It’s rideable, but not the gem we're after. The water is a chilly 55.8°, which is a whopping 4.3° colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want the 5/4 and booties for sure.

Moving into Monday the 14th, the swell drops back to 4.3ft, still from the SW with a 12-second period. The energy is moderate at 630. The wind picks up to a fresh N at 19 mph, cross-off, so the wave faces will be clean, but it's gonna be a bit of a battle to get out. It’s a session for the dedicated, not a standout.

Tuesday the 15th sees a weird mix. The morning is a poor 4.3ft from the NW with a short, weak 7-second period. That’s a dud. The afternoon improves as a SW groundswell builds to 4.3ft with a very long 16-second period, kicking the energy up to a moderate 1047. But the wind goes back to a fresh NNW cross at 19 mph, creating a lumpy cross-chop. Not the clean conditions that long-period swell needs to really shine.

Wednesday the 16th is a write-off. Strong S/SSE winds at 28 mph and lumpy cross-chop make the 7.2ft and 4.9ft swells a complete mess. Thursday the 17th is much the same story, with moderate to fresh cross-shore winds ruining the 5.6ft SW groundswell.

Friday the 18th is the first glimmer of hope. The morning brings a 4.9ft SW swell with an 11-second period and a gentle SSE cross-off breeze at 9 mph. The wave energy is moderate at 1063. It's clean, but only a 3 out of 10 for quality—still, it's the best we've seen in a while. The crowd factor is a "sometimes" here, so you might have some company for these clean-ish waves.

Saturday the 19th morning is similar: 4.6ft SW at 12 seconds, almost glassy with a slight SSE air at 3 mph. Light cross-shore ripples, but it’s clean. The energy is moderate at 1145. A good morning session if you can get it.

Then we hit a dry spell again. From Sunday the 20th through to Thursday the 24th of September, it’s a mix of onshore winds, fresh breezes, and lumpy conditions. The swells are there, 4.9ft to 6.6ft from the SW and WSW, but the wind just won't play ball. This is a gap of about 5 days with nothing to really recommend.

Now, for the standout. Mark your calendars for Friday the 25th of September. The morning is something special. An 8.2ft W swell with an 11-second period rolls in, and it's glassy. Zero wind. The combined energy is a very strong 1657. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The only problem is it might be a touch big for beginners, but if you know what you're doing on a point break, this is your window. The afternoon gets bigger, up to 11.5ft, but the wind swings onshore and the lump comes back, so the morning is the pick.

Saturday the 26th of September morning is also pumping for the experienced crew. A 9.8ft WSW swell with an 11-second period and light SSE air at 3 mph. Again, near-glassy conditions and a strong energy reading of 2198. The afternoon holds the same size and a light NW breeze, but it's still big and powerful. These two days are the only real standouts in the whole run, and they are for experts only.

After that, we’re back to messy onshores and dropping swell through the 27th and 28th. Monday the 28th afternoon actually sees a massive 13.1ft SSW swell with a 12-second period and a massive energy reading of 5779, but the fresh S onshore at 19 mph makes it a washing machine. Not for paddling.

So, bottom line: there are a lot of days with swell but poor wind. The best bet is the morning of Friday the 25th of September. Get out there for that glassy, 8.2ft W swell at Vredenberg Point. Saturday the 26th morning is a close second with 9.8ft WSW, but only if you're an experienced surfer. The rest of the time, keep an eye on the forecast for

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun morning, strong winds from the S by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Period (s)
2.3
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
1.3
NW
7
1.3
SW
16
2.5
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
2.2
S
8
1.5
SW
11
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2061
1233
892
555
355
281
164
834
3108
1585
755
784
805
644
582
553
976
837
580
1167
734
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
15
NNW
25
N
30
N
30
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
30
NNW
20
NNW
45
S
45
SSE
35
SSE
25
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSE
15
SSE
25
S
10
ESE
5
SSE
20
SSW
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
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High Tide
4:30PM1.67m
4:49AM1.50m
5:00PM1.57m
5:20AM1.40m
5:31PM1.44m
5:52AM1.29m
6:02PM1.30m
6:27AM1.16m
6:39PM1.16m
7:15AM1.04m
7:36PM1.03m
8:54AM0.96m
9:42PM0.97m
Low Tide
10:20AM0.09m
10:46PM0.08m
10:50AM0.18m
11:15PM0.18m
11:20AM0.28m
11:45PM0.30m
11:50AM0.40m
00:16AM0.42m
12:22PM0.53m
00:55AM0.55m
1:07PM0.65m
2:05AM0.66m
3:04PM0.75m
4:50AM0.67m
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6:48
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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