Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
13.0°C
2.6° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 3,869 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I've been staring at the charts for Vredenberg Point for the next couple of weeks. Let's break it down.

The overall pattern is a bit of a rough start with some strong winds and big, messy swell, but there are a few windows of clean, surfable waves if you're patient. The water is sitting at 55°, which is 5° colder than normal for this time of year – that's a notable chill, so you'll want a good hood and gloves right off the bat.

We kick things off on Monday the 14th with a bit of a dud. There’s a NW windswell of 7ft at a short 7 seconds, churned up by a fresh 19 mph cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is weak (774), and the report says it's marginal at best. Tuesday the 15th doesn't look much better, with a messy cross-shore wind messing up a dropping NW swell.

Things get interesting on Tuesday afternoon, though. A new long-period SW groundswell rolls in, 4ft at a juicy 16 seconds. The combined energy jumps up to a moderate 1096, but the wind is still a moderate cross-shore, leaving a lumpy chop on the surface. It's a tease of what’s to come.

Wednesday the 16th is a write-off. A huge 10ft SW swell hits, but with a strong 28 mph cross-shore wind, it's an absolute washing machine. The energy is pumping at 3680, but it's only for the hardcore or the kite crew. Thursday the 17th morning is the first real standout. We've got a 10ft SW groundswell at 12 seconds with a clean SSE wind. The combined energy is a powerful 2463. The catch? The call is that this swell might be too big for this break, making it a big-wave spot for experts only. The afternoon gets hammered by near-gale force winds again.

Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th offer some windows of cleaner, smaller surf as the swell drops to 5ft and 5ft, but the winds are still a factor, leaving conditions lumpy.

Now, mark your calendar for the real highlights. Thursday morning, September 24th is one of those magic moments. There's a clean 4ft SW groundswell at 13 seconds and the wind goes absolutely glassy from the ESE – zero wind. The combined energy is a light 581, but the quality will be perfect. Vredenberg Point is a fairly consistent point break, so it should be offering some long, clean lines. This is the one for logging or a smooth longboard session.

Then, Sunday morning, September 27th is another beauty. The wind swings light offshore from the East at just 3 mph, cleaning up a 5ft SW groundswell (13 seconds, 755 combined energy). It's described as "expect very good surf conditions", and with that period, the waves will have real push. This spot can get crowds sometimes, so get in early for the cleanest sets.

Finally, Monday morning, September 28th is glassy again with a light 4ft WSW swell, but the period is a long 12 seconds. With the wind from the NW at 3 mph, it's going to be another clean, user-friendly day.

The second week has its moments, but these mornings on the 24th, 27th, and 28th are the standouts. The long-period SW swells will favour this point break, giving well-shaped waves and longer lulls between sets. Don't sleep on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNW on Mon night, strong winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Thu afternoon, moderate winds from the SE by Fri night).

Mon
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NW
7
1
SW
12
1.5
NW
7
1.3
SW
16
3
WSW
14
3
SW
13
3
SSW
8
1.9
SW
13
3
SSW
12
2
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12
1.6
SW
11
1.5
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11
1.6
SW
13
1.7
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13
1.5
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12
2
S
9
1.2
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
2.2
S
7
1.4
WSW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
418
311
200
834
3273
3160
1006
1228
2357
1076
673
553
892
961
657
580
486
669
453
630
Wind (km/h)
30
N
25
WNW
30
NNW
25
NNW
25
SSW
45
SSE
45
S
35
SSE
30
SSE
50
S
30
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30
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30
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25
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High Tide
5:00PM1.57m
5:20AM1.40m
5:31PM1.44m
5:52AM1.29m
6:02PM1.30m
6:27AM1.16m
6:39PM1.16m
7:15AM1.04m
7:36PM1.03m
8:54AM0.96m
9:42PM0.97m
11:17AM1.00m
11:38PM1.03m
Low Tide
11:15PM0.18m
11:20AM0.28m
11:45PM0.30m
11:50AM0.40m
00:16AM0.42m
12:22PM0.53m
00:55AM0.55m
1:07PM0.65m
2:05AM0.66m
3:04PM0.75m
4:50AM0.67m
5:49PM0.69m
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6:38
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 mm
9
Temp °C
14
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14
14
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14
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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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