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Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
13.9°C
1.9° 

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 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,249 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with WSW 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 Friday (Oct 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 2PM. 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 (Fri 9th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 9th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 15th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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WSW
12
2.5
WSW
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2.5
SW
12
2.2
SW
14
2.2
SW
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12
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14
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2656
1920
1678
1814
1607
1319
1131
865
766
791
612
681
575
431
1462
2239
2456
4135
3875
2605
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
30
SSW
20
S
10
WSW
20
SSW
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SW
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
W
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WSW
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SW
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S
10
NNW
15
W
5
N
10
NNW
15
WSW
10
SW
Wind State
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High Tide
2:24PM1.67m
2:47AM1.56m
2:56PM1.69m
3:19AM1.57m
3:27PM1.66m
3:50AM1.54m
3:57PM1.60m
4:19AM1.48m
4:27PM1.51m
4:50AM1.40m
4:58PM1.40m
5:21AM1.30m
5:30PM1.28m
Low Tide
8:44PM0.03m
8:50AM0.11m
9:15PM0.02m
9:21AM0.12m
9:44PM0.04m
9:51AM0.16m
10:13PM0.10m
10:21AM0.22m
10:41PM0.19m
10:51AM0.31m
11:10PM0.29m
11:22AM0.41m
11:42PM0.41m
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Temp °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.

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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