
Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,009 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s 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 (Jul 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cooking for Vredenberg Point over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some solid windows if you play your cards right.
The water is sitting at 58°, which is about a degree and a half colder than average for this time of year, so you'll want a decent wetsuit. Keep that in mind when you paddle out at Vredenberg Point.
We're looking at a bit of a slow start. The early stuff on Friday (3rd July) is pretty average with a moderate cross-shore breeze and messy 5ft SW swell. It's not really worth getting wet for. Saturday morning (4th July) drops off to a tiny 3ft, but the wind turns cross-offshore, cleaning things up. By Saturday afternoon, the swell is only 2ft, but it's clean with a long 16 second period groundswell which is always a nice feeling, even if the size is small.
Sunday morning (5th July) is the first real bright spot. It's glassy, with a clean 3ft SW groundswell rolling in. That long 14 second period will make for some proper lines, and with the wind dead flat, it'll be as smooth as it gets. It's small, sure, but for a relaxed session, it's a beauty.
Now, hold onto your boards, because Monday morning (6th July) brings the first standout. We've got a 8ft WSW swell with a 12 second period and a clean offshore breeze from the SE. The combined energy is a strong 1570, and the conditions are lined up for some excellent, powerful waves. This one is for the experienced crew. It's a bit of a beast for beginners.
The rest of that week gets chunky, with waves consistently over 7ft, but the wind is often cross or cross-onshore, making it choppy. Wednesday morning (8th July) sees a massive 10ft SW swell (energy at 3013) but the forecast says it's just too big for this break. Keep that in mind.
The best of the best looks to be Friday morning (10th July). We've got a clean 8ft SSW swell with a 13 second period and a light offshore wind from the NE. The combined energy is a solid 2228. This is a proper, powerful groundswell with clean conditions. Again, this is for the experts only – over 8ft is no joke.
After that, the swell slowly winds down. We get a gem on Sunday morning (12th July) with a clean 4ft SW swell and a gentle offshore breeze. It's a good, more manageable size for a wider range of surfers. Then things get small and a bit messy again until the middle of the week.
The very end of the forecast, Saturday morning (18th July) is another one to circle on the calendar. It's absolutely glassy with a strong 8ft S swell (energy at 2005). It's a big one for experts only, but with zero wind, it will be a memorable session if you're skilled enough to handle it.
So, for the best on offer, I'm looking at Friday 10th July morning for the big, clean, expert-level groundswell, and Sunday 12th July morning for a smaller, cleaner session that's more accessible. The glassy dawn patrol on Saturday 18th July is a distant, but very promising, wildcard.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 9 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
404 | 411 | 338 | 162 | 248 | 309 | 221 | 227 | 1243 | 1570 | 1220 | 1450 | 1278 | 1280 | 2534 | 2859 | 1498 | 2391 | 1550 | 1558 | 1941 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 5:32PM1.45m | 5:39AM1.34m | 6:07PM1.44m | 6:18AM1.29m | 6:45PM1.41m | 7:02AM1.24m | 7:29PM1.38m | 7:57AM1.19m | 8:23PM1.35m | 9:05AM1.15m | 9:28PM1.33m | 10:23AM1.15m | 10:43PM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:12AM0.23m | 11:39PM0.35m | 11:44AM0.27m | 00:16AM0.36m | 12:19PM0.31m | 00:59AM0.38m | 1:00PM0.37m | 1:48AM0.40m | 1:50PM0.44m | 2:50AM0.41m | 2:54PM0.49m | 4:03AM0.40m | 4:14PM0.51m | ||||||||
7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | WSW 8 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
404 | 212 | 338 | 162 | 228 | 273 | 160 | 227 | 1243 | 1570 | 1220 | 1450 | 1278 | 1280 | 2534 | 2859 | 1498 | 2391 | 1550 | 1558 | 1941 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SW 11 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 18 | — | W 12 | — | — | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | S 8 | SSW 15 | W 16 |
198 | 411 | 140 | 103 | 248 | 309 | 221 | 202 | 31 | — | 184 | — | — | 18 | 190 | 154 | 1194 | — | 270 | 953 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 9 | S 9 | WSW 10 | SW 19 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
40 | 51 | 80 | 129 | 6 | 6 | 95 | 14 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | N 3 | — | N 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 6 | — | S 8 | S 8 |
5 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 92 | 156 | — | 213 | 223 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 70 | 18 | 0 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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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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