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Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 01 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
13.6°C
2.2° 

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 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 6,375 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Thursday (Oct 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 1st Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 7th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 7th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the S by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Tue night).

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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SW
12
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12
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12
0.8
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2.2
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11
1.9
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15
3.5
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15
3.5
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3.5
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14
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14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
223
209
137
184
1198
720
488
843
256
245
946
1286
860
565
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1496
4451
6161
5350
5225
4838
Wind (km/h)
30
N
15
W
10
NW
10
S
35
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40
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40
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50
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15
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5
WSW
25
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10
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15
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25
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20
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25
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20
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:05PM1.41m
6:41AM1.25m
7:06PM1.25m
8:00AM1.14m
8:41PM1.13m
9:53AM1.13m
10:37PM1.13m
11:27AM1.24m
11:59PM1.23m
12:27PM1.38m
00:54AM1.35m
1:12PM1.51m
1:37AM1.45m
Low Tide
11:48AM0.31m
00:23AM0.32m
12:43PM0.45m
1:29AM0.46m
2:10PM0.57m
3:15AM0.54m
4:23PM0.57m
5:06AM0.49m
5:55PM0.45m
6:15AM0.39m
6:51PM0.30m
7:03AM0.28m
7:34PM0.17m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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10
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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.

Vredenberg Point is 24 km (15 miles) from the city of Saldanha. If you plan a holiday in West Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saldanha. Saldanha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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