Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 2,729 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
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 on offer down at Vredenberg Point.
First thing you’ll notice is the water is sitting at 55°F - that’s a whopping 5°F colder than normal for this time of year. Don’t forget the thickest wetsuit you’ve got, this is much colder than usual.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the real standout is shaping up for Sunday the 6th. The morning is looking absolutely magic: glassy conditions, with a clean 6ft swell rolling in from the SW. The period is a very long 18 seconds, which is proper groundswell energy. Combined swell energy is strong (2458), so you’ll feel the power. This is a point break, so that long period will wrap in beautifully with clean lines. It’s a bit big for beginners at 6ft, but for intermediates, this is a gem. Crowds are possible at this spot, so get there early.
Monday the 7th morning is another cracker – glassy again, with a 6ft SW swell and a 14-second period. The energy is still strong (1450). It’s a repeat of the same recipe: clean, powerful, and long period. You’ll want to be on it.
Now, Saturday the 12th morning is worth a mention. The wind is light and cross-off from the ESE, keeping the surface clean. We’ve got a 6ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and the energy is strong (1857). This is excellent for experienced surfers – the point will handle that long period well.
For the rest of the week, there’s a lot of onshore wind and messy conditions. The swell sticks around but the wind ruins it. From the 15th onwards, the swell actually gets too big for this break – over 10ft on several days, which is expert-only territory, and even then, the wind is often cross-on or cross-shore. The morning of the 18th of September is glassy, but with a 12ft swell, it’s a big, powerful beast (4338 energy). Only for the very brave.
Overall, the best windows are the Sunday 6th and Monday 7th mornings – those are the standouts. The second week is less consistent and more wind-affected, so keep your expectations in check.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat night, calm by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | S 9 | S 10 | WSW 21 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | S 9 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 490 | 546 | 1484 | 2125 | 1504 | 1254 | 1438 | 1162 | 551 | 421 | 156 | 142 | 277 | 265 | 607 | 2620 | 2553 | 1672 | 880 | 1520 | 1115 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 2:51PM1.71m | 3:10AM1.61m | 3:25PM1.75m | 3:45AM1.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:41AM0.06m | 9:08PM0.01m | 9:16AM0.03m | 9:42PM-0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | WSW 10 | S 10 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | S 10 |
| kJ | 490 | 39 | 738 | 2125 | 1504 | 1254 | 1438 | 1162 | 551 | 421 | 156 | 94 | 277 | 265 | 607 | 2620 | 2553 | 1672 | 880 | 569 | 1115 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 25 | WSW 21 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 6 | — | SSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | SW 10 | W 11 | W 21 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 |
| kJ | 68 | 61 | 1484 | 288 | 160 | 79 | 12 | — | 308 | 192 | 140 | 142 | 24 | 9 | 9 | 131 | — | — | — | — | 296 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 10 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 |
| kJ | — | — | 19 | 45 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 26 | 46 | 68 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 130 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | — | S 6 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 9 | — |
| kJ | — | 546 | 864 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 22 | 51 | 126 | 170 | — | 173 | 617 | 831 | 1520 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 116 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 15 | 72 | 192 | 13 | 13 | 148 | 16 | 410 | 237 | 13 |
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