
Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 9,903 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s 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 (Jun 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vredenberg Point in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 11PM. 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 24th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 24th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 28th Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, near gales from the WSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tue 30 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
7026 | 8179 | 7832 | 5161 | 2917 | 2000 | 1415 | 4070 | 3853 | 2457 | 1537 | 1568 | 1952 | 1679 | 4856 | 9227 | 7721 | 6057 | 3765 | 2744 | 2281 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:49PM1.25m | 11:40AM1.11m | 11:48PM1.24m | 12:36PM1.16m | 00:40AM1.26m | 1:22PM1.21m | 1:25AM1.29m | 2:02PM1.27m | 2:06AM1.33m | 2:40PM1.32m | 2:44AM1.37m | 3:15PM1.37m | 3:21AM1.40m | 3:50PM1.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:33AM0.46m | 5:40PM0.57m | 6:27AM0.42m | 6:39PM0.53m | 7:13AM0.38m | 7:27PM0.49m | 7:54AM0.33m | 8:08PM0.43m | 8:31AM0.29m | 8:46PM0.38m | 9:05AM0.25m | 9:21PM0.35m | 9:39AM0.22m | ||||||||
— | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | |
5:50 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
7026 | 8179 | 7832 | 5161 | 2917 | 2000 | 1415 | 4070 | 3853 | 2457 | 1537 | 1568 | 1952 | 1679 | 4856 | 9227 | 7721 | 6057 | 3765 | 2744 | 2281 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 22 | SW 20 | SW 16 | — | — | S 6 | W 24 | SW 22 | WSW 20 | SW 21 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 9 | 61 | 1367 | — | — | 48 | 11 | 18 | 298 | 1418 | 2165 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 553 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 84 | 215 | 369 | 493 | 846 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
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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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