Vredenberg Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
13.1°C
2.4° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,364 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. 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 (Sun 30th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 30th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Listen up, partner. We’re looking at Vredenberg Point for the next 16 days, and it’s a mixed bag. This is a classic point break, facing the southwest swell, and it’s pretty consistent when the juice is right. The water’s sitting at 56°F, which is a solid 4°F colder than average for this time of year – that’s a big difference, so bring the rubber.

The first week is mostly a washout. Starting Sunday, August 30th, we’ve got a big 10-foot SW groundswell with a 13-second period, pumping out some serious energy. But the wind is a messy 22 mph cross-shore, and it’s just too much swell for this spot. That pattern holds through Monday, Tuesday, and into Wednesday, September 2nd, with another 10-foot SW swell and a 14-second period cranking. Even though the tide and wind are okay Wednesday morning, the waves are just too big and wild to surf here. It’s blown out and lumpy through to the following Saturday.

We get a tiny break on Saturday, September 5th. The swell drops to about 3 feet from the WSW. The wind is a moderate cross-offshore, and the afternoon session is considered clean, but the energy is weak. It’s a marginal option if you’re just needing to get wet on a foamie.

The real gem is a long way out, on Tuesday, September 8th. The morning is looking perfect – glassy, with a 5 mph ENE wind and a 6-foot WSW groundswell with a 14-second period. The energy is solid, and the forecast calls for “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That is the one to chase. Those long period lines will wrap perfectly down the point, and it should be uncrowded. It’s a bigger day, so if you’re not a solid intermediate or better, you might be in over your head.

Thursday, September 10th is another good call. Another glassy morning with a light north wind and a 5-foot WSW swell at 13 seconds. It’s a bit smaller than Tuesday, but the “very good surf conditions” label and the clean lines make it a prime session for a log or a step-up single fin.

Bottom line: forget the first week and a half – it’s either too big, too windy, or flat. But if you’re patient, the mornings of the 8th and 10th will serve up some clean, powerful point waves. After that, it gets lumpy and messy again starting the 11th.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun afternoon, light winds from the S by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Mainly near gales.

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
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Friday
4
Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
13
2.2
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
12
2.1
SW
11
1.9
SW
11
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
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SW
13
2.5
SW
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WSW
12
1.8
WSW
12
2.1
S
9
1.3
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
SW
10
1.2
S
8
1.8
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2419
1435
980
844
1017
875
2221
2802
4247
3592
2880
2310
1299
904
653
483
553
375
341
178
1355
Wind (km/h)
35
S
40
S
30
SSE
25
SSE
30
S
20
S
20
S
35
S
25
S
20
S
25
SSW
20
NW
35
NE
35
SSE
55
SSE
45
SSE
45
SSE
35
SSE
25
SSE
25
ESE
20
SSE
Wind State
cross
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High Tide
4:32PM1.68m
4:49AM1.52m
5:04PM1.64m
5:25AM1.45m
5:39PM1.56m
6:04AM1.36m
6:20PM1.45m
6:52AM1.24m
7:14PM1.31m
8:01AM1.12m
8:35PM1.19m
9:50AM1.08m
10:30PM1.16m
Low Tide
10:18AM0.09m
10:45PM0.08m
10:49AM0.13m
11:18PM0.12m
11:23AM0.20m
11:55PM0.20m
12:01PM0.30m
00:39AM0.31m
12:48PM0.42m
1:39AM0.43m
1:58PM0.55m
3:14AM0.52m
4:00PM0.61m
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7:01
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6:29
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6:30
6:30
6:31
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Temp °C
14
14
12
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25
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Feels °C
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9
9
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12
12
11
5
12
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9
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14
21
14
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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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