Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,126 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Vredenberg Point.
First thing you need to know: this spot is seeing a heap of swell energy across the forecast, but the wind is the real story – and for the most part, it’s a messy one. The water is running at 56°F which is a solid 4°F colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a thicker suit. The outlook is a long haul of onshore and cross-shore winds that will chop things up, but there are a couple of very specific windows where it could come together for something special.
The first few days, from Saturday 29 August right through to early September, are pretty much a write-off for quality surfing. The swell is there – we’re seeing a big SW groundswell with periods of 13 to 14 seconds and combined energy readings well into the thousands (1302 to 3688) – but the wind is hammering it. Saturday 29 August has 22 mph cross-onshore winds from the south with a cloudy sky; the waves are 6 ft from the WSW, but it’s lumpy and poor. Sunday 30 August morning is actually the first standout: the swell jumps to 10 ft from the SW with a 13-second period, and the wind and tide are favorable – but that size is simply too big for this point break. It’s for experts only. The energy reading is 2530, so there’s plenty of power. After that, it’s back to messy conditions through Monday and Tuesday.
The next real opportunity comes on Wednesday 2 September. The morning session has a 10 ft SW swell on a 14-second period, and even though the wind is still cross-onshore at 12 mph, the conditions and energy (3688) are borderline too big again for this break. The afternoon is a no-go with 22 mph wind. Thursday and Friday, 3rd and 4th, are heavy wind days – 37 mph near gale on Thursday morning – so don’t bother.
Now, keep your eyes peeled for Monday 7 September. The morning is a true gem: glassy conditions, wind is zero, and you’ve got a small but workable 3 ft swell from the WSW with a 13-second period. It’s small, but clean glassy surf at Vredenberg Point is a rare treat. The combined energy is only 486, so it’s a smaller-scale session. That’s the best-shaped, cleanest wave of the whole run.
After that, we get another glassy window on Wednesday 9 September morning – 4 ft from the WSW, 11-second period, no wind, and clean. Again, it’s small but the conditions are perfect. From there, the second week shows consistent swell but the wind stays on it, with a few marginal mornings on the 11th and 12th where cross-shore winds and 5 ft to 8 ft SW swell might give you a few if you’re desperate, but nothing clean. The 13th ends the run with lumpy cross-shore winds and 5 ft swell.
Bottom line: the standout is Monday 7 September morning for glassy, clean small waves. Wednesday 9 September morning is another good pick if you miss the Monday. Everything else is a battle with onshore wind or oversized swell for this point. That’s the story.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun night, light winds from the SSE by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the S on Wed morning, near gales from the SSE by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | S 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | S 8 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1189 | 805 | 2530 | 1435 | 980 | 844 | 628 | 487 | 2076 | 2318 | 3674 | 3688 | 3112 | 1885 | 1012 | 703 | 392 | 323 | 235 | 351 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 4:02PM1.68m | 4:17AM1.55m | 4:32PM1.68m | 4:49AM1.52m | 5:04PM1.64m | 5:25AM1.45m | 5:39PM1.56m | 6:04AM1.36m | 6:20PM1.45m | 6:52AM1.24m | 7:14PM1.31m | 8:01AM1.12m | 8:35PM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:14PM0.08m | 10:18AM0.09m | 10:45PM0.08m | 10:49AM0.13m | 11:18PM0.12m | 11:23AM0.20m | 11:55PM0.20m | 12:01PM0.30m | 00:39AM0.31m | 12:48PM0.42m | 1:39AM0.43m | 1:58PM0.55m | 3:14AM0.52m | |||||||
— | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | — | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | S 8 | SSW 10 | S 8 |
1189 | 805 | — | 1435 | 980 | 844 | 628 | 487 | 2076 | 2318 | 3674 | 3688 | 3112 | 1885 | 1012 | 703 | 392 | 223 | 182 | 351 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 226 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | 323 | 170 | 200 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | — | SSW 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 264 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 9 | SW 13 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | S 8 | — |
113 | 671 | 2530 | 255 | 456 | 190 | 123 | 60 | — | — | — | — | 77 | 326 | 982 | 663 | 332 | — | 235 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 410 | 192 | 72 | 422 | 13 | 13 | 152 | 13 | 15 | 128 | 15 | 15 | 477 | 72 | 670 | 237 | 1287 | 117 | 3 | 72 |
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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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