
Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,634 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vredenberg Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got one main spot to look at for the next couple of weeks: Vredenberg Point. It’s a point break that’s fairly consistent and loves a good SW groundswell—and we’ve got plenty of that coming. The water’s sitting at a chilly 54°F right now, which is much colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit.
The first real action kicks off Sunday the 6th of September. Morning session is the standout early pick: glassy conditions with a 6ft SW groundswell rolling in at a very long 18 seconds. That’s proper energy—combined swell energy is 2407, so decent power—and with the wind light out of the ESE, it’s gonna be clean as a whistle. This one’s for the experienced crew though; that size and period will wrap nicely around the point, making some seriously nice lines. Afternoon goes a bit messy with the wind switching onshore, so make the most of the morning.
Monday the 7th is another cracker of a morning—glassed out again, 6ft of SW swell, 14-second period, solid energy (1430). Clean and punchy. The afternoon gets a bit cross-on and choppy, so again, dawn patrol is the move.
Tuesday the 8th sees the swell drop a touch to 4ft from the SSW, period 12 seconds, energy down to 639—but the wind is a light cross-offshore out of the NE, keeping things tidy. Good for intermediate surfers wanting a fun, mellow wave. The afternoon blows out, so get on it early.
Thursday the 10th brings a bigger pulse: 8ft WSW swell at 16 seconds, huge energy spike (3594). But the wind is cross and pretty breezy—not ideal. It’s a bit lumpy and cross-chop, so it’s more “could be okay if you’re desperate” but not the pick.
Friday the 11th is a serious warning: 10ft of short-period S swell (9 seconds) with cross-onshore winds. That’s too big and ugly for this break—only for the brave or the foolish. The swell direction isn’t playing ball either.
Then we get a proper gem on Saturday the 12th. Morning: glassy, cross-offshore wind from the NNW, 6ft SW swell at 14 seconds, clean as. That’s the standout of the whole period if you ask me. Smooth, powerful, and only for the experienced—but it’ll be worth it. The afternoon gets bigger at 8ft but with onshore wind and tide issues, so morning’s the window.
The following week has a few more highlights. Monday the 14th morning: light cross-offshore wind, 5ft SW swell, clean and fun. Wednesday the 16th though—13ft of SW swell at 15 seconds, with cross wind and rain. That’s way too big for the point, and just dangerous. Skip it.
Friday the 18th morning is a beauty: light cross-offshore, 5ft SW swell at 12 seconds, clean and glassy—great for the experienced. Then Sunday the 20th morning rounds it out: glassy conditions, 5ft SW swell at 14 seconds, energy 1025. A perfect way to finish the forecast window.
All up, the best on offer? Sunday morning 6th September and Saturday morning 12th September. Both offer clean, glassy conditions, solid SW groundswell, and that point will be humming. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so get down early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu night, light winds from the SSE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2125 | 1504 | 1254 | 1418 | 1247 | 447 | 421 | 156 | 142 | 277 | 299 | 849 | 3288 | 3114 | 1875 | 1259 | 1507 | 755 | 1163 | 3634 | 2863 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross |
High Tide | 11:36AM1.16m | 00:03AM1.25m | 12:45PM1.32m | 1:05AM1.37m | 1:34PM1.48m | 1:53AM1.49m | 2:14PM1.62m | 2:33AM1.57m | 2:51PM1.71m | 3:10AM1.61m | 3:25PM1.75m | 3:45AM1.61m | 3:58PM1.73m | 4:18AM1.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:55PM0.51m | 6:31AM0.37m | 7:02PM0.36m | 7:23AM0.24m | 7:50PM0.21m | 8:04AM0.13m | 8:31PM0.09m | 8:41AM0.06m | 9:08PM0.01m | 9:16AM0.03m | 9:42PM-0.01m | 9:48AM0.04m | 10:15PM0.02m | ||||||||
7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | S 9 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
2125 | 1504 | 1254 | 1418 | 1247 | 447 | 421 | 156 | 92 | 277 | 299 | 849 | 3288 | 3114 | 1875 | 1137 | 699 | 755 | 1163 | 3634 | 2863 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 6 | — | SSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | SW 9 | W 11 | — | — | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | — | WSW 12 | S 10 | — | — |
282 | 162 | 101 | 12 | — | 380 | 192 | 140 | 142 | 43 | 21 | — | — | 66 | 120 | 37 | — | 508 | 314 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | WSW 16 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 20 | WSW 12 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 72 | 26 | 64 | 68 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 53 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | — |
— | 155 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 18 | 67 | 212 | 306 | 539 | 1594 | 1259 | 1507 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 3 | 152 | 152 | 15 | 13 | 476 | 117 | 15 | 477 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 3 |
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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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