Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 3,168 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11AM. 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+) | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Vredenberg Point. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, and I gotta be straight with you – for a point break that loves a good SW groundswell, the wind is going to be the main character for a lot of this run.
The water is sitting at 55°F right now, which is a whopping 4°F colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a serious chill, so don’t even think about leaving the steamer at home.
We kick off on Monday the 17th of August with some afternoon waves. The swell is a solid 8ft from the WSW with a 13-second period, so there’s real energy in the water (2318). But the wind is a cross-on from the WNW at 6 mph, making it a bit lumpy. It’s a marginal call, and the water is freezing. Not the best start.
Tuesday the 18th is a write-off. The swell is hanging around 8ft, but the wind is howling from the SSE and S, 15-18 mph, turning the ocean into a cross-chop mess. Forget it.
Wednesday the 19th is equally grim. 8ft of SW swell, but with a fresh cross-onshore wind at 18 mph, it’s just lumpy and poor. 0 out of 10 from me.
Now, Thursday the 20th is a real tease. The swell bumps up to a solid 10ft from the SW, with a 13-second period. The energy is massive (3168). The wind is moderate cross-shore, but the comment says it’s simply too big for this break. Unless you’re a total expert and love a washing machine, this is a day to watch from the rocks. The same goes for Friday the 28th of August, where we see another 10ft, 15-second monster (3456), but again, the wind is onshore and it’s just too much juice for the point.
We get a tiny window of hope on Saturday the 22nd. The morning shows a 5ft swell from the SSW with a light 6 mph cross-shore wind. The energy is in the moderate range (866). It’s marginal, but it’s the cleanest thing we’ve seen. Still, not a standout.
The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Wednesday the 26th of August. This is the best of the whole outlook. The swell is 6ft from the SW at a nice 12-second period, producing moderate energy (1211). But the wind is the key – it’s light off-shore from the E at 3 mph. The report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” and it’s clean. That’s the morning and the afternoon. The point will be groomed, the lines will be clean, and the swell direction is bang on the optimum. This is the session to aim for.
Thursday the 27th of August is also a good follow-up. The swell drops slightly to 5ft-5ft from the WSW, but the wind is still light and cross-offshore, keeping it clean. The afternoon session with a 6 mph NNE breeze looks excellent for experienced surfers (1248).
After that, we get into another messy spell. The end of August and start of September is dominated by big, strong swells (10ft to 12ft) and strong onshore winds, making it a no-go for most of us. The 30th of August sees a massive 12ft, 15-second swell (5582) but it’s just too big and cross-shore. There’s a glimmer on the 1st of September with a 6ft swell and a NW wind, but it’s still marginal.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is mostly a battle with the wind. The standout is Wednesday the 26th of August. That’s your day at Vredenberg Point. Mark it. The water is cold, the crowds are possible, but the conditions will be worth it. The rest of the time, you’re either fighting the wind or drowning in too much swell. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2187 | 2026 | 1667 | 1703 | 2665 | 2073 | 1830 | 1446 | 3168 | 2871 | 1968 | 914 | 756 | 323 | 686 | 1534 | 1969 | 1626 | 1883 | 874 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:14PM1.47m | 6:35AM1.26m | 6:50PM1.33m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:32AM0.31m | 12:31PM0.40m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 12 |
2187 | 2026 | 1667 | 1703 | 2665 | 2073 | 1830 | 1446 | 3168 | 2871 | 1968 | 914 | 756 | 323 | 686 | 1534 | 1969 | 1626 | 1883 | 874 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | — | — | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
131 | — | — | 454 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 286 | 270 | 180 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 143 | 193 | 85 | — | — | — | — | 21 | 165 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 13 | 13 | 167 | 15 | 122 | 131 | 3 | 15 | 122 | 13 | 15 | 152 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 128 | 13 |
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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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