Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, WSW swell with 1,726 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM. 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+) | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a long outlook ahead, stretching all the way to Wednesday the 9th of September, but don’t get too excited – there’s a fair bit of dross to wade through before any real standouts show their face.
The first surf to consider is at Vredenberg Point from early Wednesday morning, the 26th of August. Tuesday is a write-off: messy, cross-shore junk with swell energy around 2100 (moderate-strong) but that’s all it’s got going for it – the wind is a dog. Wednesday morning though, the glass lifts. We’ve got a clean 6 ft of WSWSW groundswell, a period of 13 seconds, and an offshore breeze out of the east-nor-east at only 3 mph. The water is just about average for this time of year – no major anomaly to speak of. The break itself is a point, so that long period should wrap in nicely, and the combined energy is a solid 1286 (moderate-strong). It’s a top pick for experienced surfers – clean, clean, clean. It is fairly consistent here, but crowds are possible so get in early.
Thursday and Friday slide downhill fast. Thursday morning (27th) has a cross-on breeze and smaller 5 ft swell from the SSW, energy down to 775 (moderate), and the conditions are average at best. By the afternoon, it’s a choppy mess with a 0 score. Friday is equally ordinary – bumpy cross-shore slop.
Now, here’s a gem hiding in the gloom. Saturday morning, the 29th of August. Glassy conditions – absolute magic – with a 4 ft swell from the WSW rolling in at 13 seconds. The combined energy is 857 (moderate), but that glassy wind is the real story. It’s a rare moment of calm, and it’s expected to deliver very good surf conditions. Get on it early, because by the afternoon the seabreeze kicks up to 12 mph cross-on and it’s game over.
Sunday the 30th is a write-off – strong cross-on wind and poor surf. Monday is worse, with a strong breeze making a total mess. Tuesday the 1st of September is small at 3 ft, but that swell has a very long period of 16 seconds – groundswell. It’s a point break though, so it might still offer a few racetrack lines if you’re patient. Crowds are possible.
Wednesday the 2nd of September sees a big jump in size – 12 ft of WSW swell – but it’s accompanied by onshore wind and rain. That’s expert-only, and even then, it’s poor quality. With that much wind and size on a point, it’s looking more like a kiter’s playground than a surfer’s dream. Thursday and Friday are similar: big, powerful swell (energy around 3000-2500, strong) but messy, onshore or cross-shore winds. Not worth the paddle.
The real standout lands on Sunday the 6th of September. This is the one to circle on your calendar. The afternoon session is looking absolutely prime: 6 ft of clean WSW groundswell, a very long period of 16 seconds, glassy conditions – that’s right, dead calm – and combined energy of 3081 (strong). The forecast says “excellent surf conditions” with a top score. A point break like Vredenberg Point with that much period and glass? That’s the kind of session you remember all winter. It is a bit on the bigger side for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’s the clear king of the forecast. The morning of the same day is also excellent with a gentle offshore, so you’ve got a full day of quality.
The final few days – Monday the 7th to Wednesday the 9th – drop back to average, with cross-shore winds and smaller swell. A bit of a fade-out after that peak.
So, to wrap it up: the two real standouts are Wednesday morning the 26th of August for clean, solid surf, and Sunday the 6th of September for what looks like a near-perfect afternoon. Everything else is either waiting or working around the wind. Stay patient, check the charts, and be ready when the glass hits.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon night, calm by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
847 | 1680 | 1712 | 1235 | 904 | 543 | 412 | 463 | 463 | 422 | 286 | 631 | 551 | 577 | 947 | 1469 | 1726 | 986 | 701 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:40AM1.28m | 2:07PM1.36m | 2:13AM1.38m | 2:36PM1.47m | 2:44AM1.46m | 3:04PM1.57m | 3:15AM1.52m | 3:33PM1.64m | 3:45AM1.55m | 4:02PM1.68m | 4:17AM1.55m | 4:32PM1.68m | 4:49AM1.52m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:59AM0.32m | 8:18PM0.35m | 8:27AM0.23m | 8:47PM0.25m | 8:55AM0.15m | 9:16PM0.17m | 9:22AM0.10m | 9:44PM0.11m | 9:49AM0.08m | 10:14PM0.08m | 10:18AM0.09m | 10:45PM0.08m | |||||||
— | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
6:24 | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 7 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
847 | 1680 | 1712 | 1235 | 904 | 543 | 363 | 463 | 463 | 422 | 286 | 631 | 551 | 577 | 947 | 1469 | 1726 | 986 | 701 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | W 11 | — | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | WSW 16 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | — | — |
249 | 86 | — | 113 | 299 | 403 | 412 | 306 | 239 | 173 | 284 | 214 | 128 | 211 | 57 | 22 | 9 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 11 | — | WSW 18 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
122 | — | — | — | 83 | 215 | 193 | 6 | 26 | 126 | 133 | — | 64 | 69 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 3 | S 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | SSE 11 | SSW 7 | S 7 |
360 | 333 | 392 | 350 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 8 | 6 | — | — | — | 22 | 327 | 290 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 13 | 131 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 116 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 15 | 152 | 422 |
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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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