Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,253 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM. 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+) | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it.
The start of this run is a bit of a mess. We’ve got a solid push of southwest groundswell, but the wind is going to tear it apart. There’s a lot of waiting before we get any clean ridable waves. The key is to be patient, because there are a few proper moments to get excited about.
Wednesday, August 19th and Thursday, August 20th are a bust. The swell is 10ft plus, way too big for this spot, and the cross-shore wind is making it lumpy and onshore. The wave energy is strong (2185 and then 2914), but you’d be out there for a beating, not a surf. Friday is similar, just a bit smaller but still onshore and messy. No good.
The wait ends on Saturday morning, August 22nd. The swell drops to a clean 4ft from the SSW, but the real story is the light northerly breeze. That’s going to be glassy, clean surf. The total energy is weak (593), so it’s not a grinder, but for a point like Vredenberg Point, that could be a really fun, clean session. That’s your first decent chance.
Sunday the 23rd is a letdown. Morning has 8ft of WSW groundswell, but the light wind is cross and it’s just not coming together. The wind swings onshore and fresh in the afternoon, so it’s a choppy mess. Monday and Tuesday are write-offs with stronger winds and poor conditions.
Now, here’s the big one to watch. Saturday, August 29th is a monster. The swell goes to 11-13ft with a 14-second period. The wave energy is strong to very strong (4329 and 6251). But again, it’s just too big for this break, even with favorable wind. This is strictly for experts, and even then, it will be chaotic. It's a standout for size, not for quality.
The true gem is tucked away a few days later. Monday morning, August 31st. The swell drops to a comfortable 5ft from the WSW, with a gentle southeast breeze keeping things clean. The wave energy is moderate (1080), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the pack. A proper point break wave with clean winds. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
The start of September also looks promising. Wednesday morning, September 2nd, has 8ft of WSW swell under a light offshore northerly. That’s going to be clean and powerful, a great way to kick off the new month. It’s a bit further out, so treat it as a solid possibility, but one worth keeping an eye on.
Water temp is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
So, the plan is simple: sit tight through the big, messy stuff, and save your energy for Monday, August 31st for the cleanest waves, and maybe Wednesday, September 2nd for a bigger, more powerful session. The big weekend swell is for the brave, but that last day of August is the one for the rest of us.
See you out there.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2536 | 2185 | 1830 | 1470 | 2914 | 2904 | 1765 | 1256 | 743 | 396 | 304 | 392 | 3253 | 2422 | 1792 | 1495 | 1193 | 622 | 535 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:16AM1.14m | 7:33PM1.19m | 8:12AM1.03m | 8:37PM1.07m | 9:52AM0.96m | 10:27PM1.02m | 11:51AM1.00m | 00:05AM1.07m | 12:56PM1.11m | 1:01AM1.17m | 1:35PM1.23m | 1:40AM1.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:09AM0.44m | 1:09PM0.53m | 1:57AM0.56m | 2:01PM0.65m | 3:22AM0.64m | 4:00PM0.73m | 5:34AM0.63m | 6:10PM0.67m | 6:46AM0.54m | 7:08PM0.57m | 7:27AM0.43m | 7:46PM0.46m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | 6:22 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 2536 | 2185 | 1830 | 1470 | 2914 | 2904 | 1765 | 1256 | 743 | 396 | 304 | 392 | 3253 | 2422 | 1792 | 1495 | 1193 | 534 | 535 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 366 | 218 | 69 | — | — | — | — | 46 | 70 | 245 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | WSW 17 | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | — | SW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 71 | 28 | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | 151 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | S 5 | SSW 10 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 131 | 89 | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | 45 | 622 | 293 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 122 | 128 | 13 | 15 | 167 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 16 | 3 | 122 | 13 | 13 | 124 | 13 |
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