Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
12.9° 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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, WSW swell with 2,829 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s 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 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vredenberg Point in the next 16 days are 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 12th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 12th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 13th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s break down what’s happening at Vredenberg Point. We’ve got a solid pulse of swell on the way, but the wind is going to be the deciding factor. The water is sitting at 55°F, which is about 4°F colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be wanting a thick wetsuit and some booties, no doubt.

The first real standout is on Wednesday, August 12th in the morning. It’s a beauty start. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the WSW with a long 18-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is a strong 2004. The wind is out of the East at 12 mph, which is a moderate offshore breeze, keeping the waves clean. This is going to be a quality wave, but that 5ft with that power is a solid intermediate wave. Vredenberg Point is a point break, so that long period will wrap in nicely creating some long, peeling lines. The report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers, and I’d agree. The crowd factor is "sometimes" so you might have a few others in the water, but it’s not a zoo.

The next real highlight, and the best on offer, is Sunday, August 16th in the morning. We’re looking at a 6ft swell from the WSW, still a solid 14-second period, and the combined energy is 1384. The wind is glassy – a 3 mph WSW breeze that is basically nothing. The report says "glassy", which is the best word in the surf dictionary. The waves will be clean, smooth, and absolutely perfect. It’s a 6ft wave, so it’s got some real push to it, but the conditions will be so tidy that it’s the pick of the whole run. Again, this is best for the experienced crew.

Then, Monday, August 17th morning is another ripper. We’ve got a bigger 8ft swell from the WSW, with a 13-second period, and combined energy is a massive 2345. That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is glassy again, absolutely perfect. This is a serious wave, right on that 8ft mark, so it’s purely for experts. Beginners should stay well clear. This is a heavy, powerful day.

The rest of the week is a bit of a mixed bag with the wind swinging around. We get a little bump in the morning of Saturday, August 22nd with a 5ft swell from the SW and a clean cross-offshore breeze, which is worth a look.

After that, the swell drops right off into the new week. The last 3ft to 4ft days are not worth paddling out for, given the onshore winds. It’s a proper flat spell from about the 24th onwards, so don’t hold your breath.

So, to sum it up: grab the mornings of the 16th and 17th. Those are the standouts. The 12th is a solid kick-off too. Get on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Thu morning, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
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1.6
WSW
18
1.8
WSW
18
1.9
WSW
16
2.2
WSW
17
2.2
WSW
16
2.1
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
15
1.9
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15
1.9
WSW
14
1.9
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14
1.9
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14
1.9
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
13
2
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
1.6
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1745
2024
1809
2829
2511
2028
1525
1559
1306
1306
1306
1306
1384
1559
2416
2345
2315
1619
1182
1045
663
Wind (km/h)
20
E
25
ESE
45
NE
45
NNE
10
WNW
15
N
15
NNW
15
WSW
5
S
5
SSE
25
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10
SSW
5
WSW
15
SSW
10
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5
SSW
20
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10
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Wind State
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cross
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High Tide
3:13PM1.67m
3:30AM1.62m
3:52PM1.74m
4:10AM1.61m
4:30PM1.74m
4:47AM1.56m
5:05PM1.69m
5:23AM1.48m
5:40PM1.60m
5:59AM1.37m
6:14PM1.47m
6:35AM1.26m
6:50PM1.33m
Low Tide
9:01AM0.03m
9:27PM0.05m
9:40AM-0.00m
10:07PM0.02m
10:16AM0.01m
10:46PM0.04m
10:51AM0.07m
11:22PM0.10m
11:25AM0.16m
11:57PM0.20m
11:58AM0.27m
00:32AM0.31m
12:31PM0.40m
1:09AM0.44m
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7:26
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7:22
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6:17
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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