Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
12.8°C
2.7° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, S swell with 3,013 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with S 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 (Sep 04) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. 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+)11AM (Fri 4th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 4th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, checkin’ in with the local outlook for Vredenberg Point. We’ve got a mixed bag ahead, so let's get into it.

The big story for this spot is that the ocean’s got plenty of grunt, but the wind’s going to wreck a lot of it. The water is a chilly 55° right now, a massive 5° colder than what’s normal for this time of year—that’s a deep cold snap that’ll have you reaching for the thickest rubber you own.

The first real window that’s worth paddling out for hits on Saturday, September 5th. Saturday morning kicks off with clean surf. Swell is a solid 6ft from the S, period around 9 seconds, giving us some moderate wave energy (617). Wind is a light, cross-off breeze from the SE, so the face should be tidy. Crowds can be a thing here sometimes, so get in early. Saturday afternoon turns messy with a cross-shore picking up, so the morning is the clear winner.

Now, hold on to your boardshorts, because Sunday, September 6th is the standout. Sunday morning we’ve got clean conditions with a light offshore breeze from the NE. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SW, and the period stretches out to 18 seconds. That’s very long-period groundswell, mates, packing a punch with strong wave energy (2389). This is going to wrap beautifully around Vredenberg Point. It’s excellent, but that size (6ft) and power is really for the experienced crew; beginners will want to sit this one out.

Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th have some cleaner moments with lighter winds, but the swell drops off a bit—down to around 4ft to 6ft. It’s rideable but not a patch on Sunday. Keep an eye on Tuesday morning (September 8th) for a clean, smaller session.

Beyond that, it gets dirty. From the 9th of September right through the 16th, we’re looking at a long stretch of cross-shore and cross-onshore winds, mostly from the SSE and S. Swell energy stays moderate to strong, but the wind keeps it lumpy, choppy, and generally poor for a paddle board. The conditions get especially ugly on the 12th of September Saturday when that swell pushes 8ft with a short, weak 8-second period and messy wind. Not recommended.

Then, out of nowhere, we get a monstrous pulse. The 17th of September Thursday and the 18th of September Friday both see very strong wave energy (8452 to 11391) with swell heights from 10ft up to a huge 16ft. However, the wind is a strong cross-shore gale, turning it into a washing machine. Unless you’re on a tow-in sled or a kite, steer clear. For those into kiting, those massive cross-shore days on the 17th and 18th might be your jam.

So, to wrap it up: your best bet is the Sunday morning session on September 6th. That’s the one you want to call in sick for. Saturday morning the 5th is a solid backup. After that, it’s mostly a battle with the wind until the big, messy swell at the end.

Stay warm out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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9
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1.9
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1.8
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1541
2756
1812
1528
901
619
696
1176
2150
1611
1271
1491
1179
458
336
226
211
465
382
378
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:14PM1.31m
8:01AM1.12m
8:35PM1.19m
9:50AM1.08m
10:30PM1.16m
11:36AM1.16m
00:03AM1.25m
12:45PM1.32m
1:05AM1.37m
1:34PM1.48m
1:53AM1.49m
2:14PM1.62m
2:33AM1.57m
Low Tide
1:39AM0.43m
1:58PM0.55m
3:14AM0.52m
4:00PM0.61m
5:14AM0.49m
5:55PM0.51m
6:31AM0.37m
7:02PM0.36m
7:23AM0.24m
7:50PM0.21m
8:04AM0.13m
8:31PM0.09m
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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.

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