Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,859 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period with SSW 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 (Jul 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) 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 (Sun 12th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
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Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead at Vredenberg Point. This is a classic point break, exposed to the SW swell, and it’s fairly consistent, so we’ve got some good action to look forward to. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
The best of the best is hands down Saturday, July 18th. We’re looking at glassy conditions all day with a light breeze. The morning will see a solid 7 ft SSW groundswell (14 seconds) pushing in with strong wave energy (2190). That’s expert territory, but the light wind and long period will make for some seriously long, lined-up walls. The afternoon eases to 6 ft but stays glassy, which is still a fantastic session for anyone who can handle it.
Next up, Wednesday, July 22nd is a ripper. The morning brings in a clean 7 ft SW groundswell (13 seconds) with a light cross-offshore breeze for a clean face. The energy is strong (1588), and this is another day for the experienced crew. The period is a bit shorter than the 18th, but the quality will still be high.
We’ve got a bit of a lull mid-week. Monday, July 13th offers a small, clean 3 ft swell in the morning, best for a longboard or a fun mid-length. Then things get messy on the afternoon of the 13th and through the 14th as the wind swings onshore and the swell drops.
Thursday, July 16th is a big one but it’s a warning. The swell is predicted to hit 10 ft on the morning with a cross-shore wind, but the forecast says it’s too big for this break. The energy is very strong (2722), so unless you’re a local charger who knows the channel, give it a miss.
Friday, July 25th is a write-off. Strong onshore winds and a stormy 10 ft swell will be a total mess. Not one for the paddle surfer.
The tail end of the window on Monday, July 27th looks promising again. The morning brings a clean 6 ft SW groundswell (13 seconds) and a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is strong (1324), and it’s another excellent session for the experienced. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 858 | 634 | 460 | 260 | 209 | 166 | 216 | 167 | 154 | 133 | 610 | 2513 | 3805 | 2722 | 1972 | 1659 | 1681 | 1597 | 1570 | 1688 | 1119 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 1:04AM1.46m | 1:48PM1.41m | 2:02AM1.54m | 2:39PM1.52m | 2:55AM1.59m | 3:27PM1.61m | 3:43AM1.61m | 4:12PM1.67m | 4:29AM1.59m | 4:56PM1.68m | 5:13AM1.53m | 5:38PM1.65m | 5:57AM1.44m | 6:20PM1.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:34AM0.18m | 7:54PM0.27m | 8:26AM0.09m | 8:48PM0.17m | 9:14AM0.03m | 9:38PM0.11m | 9:58AM0.01m | 10:25PM0.08m | 10:40AM0.03m | 11:11PM0.10m | 11:21AM0.09m | 11:55PM0.16m | 12:00PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — |
 | 5:57 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 21 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 20 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 858 | 634 | 460 | 260 | 209 | 166 | 216 | 167 | 154 | 133 | 610 | 2513 | 3805 | 2722 | 1972 | 1659 | 1681 | 15 | 1570 | 1688 | 1119 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SW 12 | W 9 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 199 | 146 | 138 | 94 | 65 | 39 | 90 | 33 | 25 | 53 | 106 | 177 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 314 | 502 | 317 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 12 | SW 13 | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 18 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 37 | 41 | 38 | 33 | 33 | 78 | 46 | 23 | 56 | 79 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1597 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
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