Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
12.6°C
2.9° 

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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with 4,197 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vredenberg Point in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) 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 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 1st Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 1st Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 3rd Sep)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, it’s Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s on the table at Vredenberg Point over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a classic point break set-up that loves a good SW swell, and while the opening few days are going to be a write-off for most of us, there are some absolute gems hidden in the back half of the forecast if you know when to look and you’re willing to be patient.

Right now though, Wednesday 2 September is a no-go. We’re looking at a big, raw 10ft SW swell with a 14-second period. That’s a lot of water moving, and the combined swell energy is a thumping 3348. But the wind is a moderate cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. Even if the tide is favorable, this thing is just too big and blown out to be any fun for paddle surfing. Thursday morning 3 September brings a much cleaner picture: a 7ft WSW groundswell, 13-second period, and a light offshore from the ENE. The wave energy is still strong at 1471, but the wind is gentle and offshore, leaving the place clean. That said, at 7ft, this is really for experienced surfers only – beginners should sit this one out. The crowd factor here can be an issue as it’s a spot that “sometimes” gets busy.

The next real standout lands on Saturday morning 5 September. The swell drops to 6ft from the south, period 9 seconds, and the energy is a moderate 538. The wind swings light from the ESE — clean and cross-off — and the word is “very good surf conditions.” This is a much more manageable size for a wider range of surfers and should offer some fun, lined-up waves.

But the real star of the show? Look at Sunday morning 6 September. We’ve got a 6ft SW groundswell with an insanely long 18-second period. The combined energy is a very strong 2106. And here’s the kicker: the wind is dead calm — glassy. That’s the kind of morning you dream about. With those long-period waves wrapping around the point, it’ll be pure, clean perfection. The only caveat is that with a period that long, the swell can be a bit straight at some beach breaks, but for a point like Vredenberg, this is exactly what you want. Again, this is for the experienced crew given the size and power.

Don’t sleep on Tuesday morning 15 September either. The swell is a more user-friendly 5ft, 12-second period from the SSW, energy at 692, and the wind is calm and glassy again. “Expect very good surf conditions” is the call. This one is a little more forgiving for the intermediate crowd.

Beyond that, the second week gets patchy. There’s another glassy morning on Wednesday 9 September with a 4ft SW swell and 13-second period, but the energy is low at 490, so it’ll be small and clean — a good log day if that’s your thing.

Overall, there’s a stretch of messy cross-shore and cross-onshore days that will frustrate you, especially from the afternoon of the 3rd through to the end of the first week and into the second. But if you can get out for those two morning windows — Thursday 3 September (for the brave) and especially Sunday 6 September — you’ll score some of the cleanest, most powerful point waves we’ve seen in a while. The water temp anomaly is not mentioned specifically here, but for this area at this time of year, conditions are tracking about average.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed night, strong winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri night, calm by Sun morning).

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.1
WSW
13
4
SSW
11
3.5
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9
2.4
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1.7
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0.9
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1.8
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1.6
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13
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3781
3348
2837
2078
1323
4197
2393
1448
1398
921
480
484
646
1974
1486
1059
1138
919
426
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
20
S
25
SSW
5
NNW
15
ENE
40
SSE
45
SSE
35
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40
SSE
30
SE
10
ESE
15
SSW
15
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20
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:04AM1.36m
6:20PM1.45m
6:52AM1.24m
7:14PM1.31m
8:01AM1.12m
8:35PM1.19m
9:50AM1.08m
10:30PM1.16m
11:36AM1.16m
00:03AM1.25m
12:45PM1.32m
1:05AM1.37m
Low Tide
11:55PM0.20m
12:01PM0.30m
00:39AM0.31m
12:48PM0.42m
1:39AM0.43m
1:58PM0.55m
3:14AM0.52m
4:00PM0.61m
5:14AM0.49m
5:55PM0.51m
6:31AM0.37m
7:02PM0.36m
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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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