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Lat Long: 32.82° S 17.85° E

Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 27 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vredenberg Point sea temperature is
14.5°C
1.3° 

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 27 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 3 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, WSW swell with 1,597 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s 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 Monday (Sep 28) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 01) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 28th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 28th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 3rd Oct)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun night, light winds from the NNE by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri morning, strong winds from the S by Sat afternoon).

Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
3
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3
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2
2
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2
2
0
0
0
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1
1
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
8
1.8
S
8
1.7
S
8
1.7
S
8
0.8
WSW
12
0.8
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.8
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
11
1.9
SW
11
2.2
WSW
12
2
WSW
12
1.8
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
919
454
405
409
171
215
321
234
342
336
223
209
161
161
419
944
1450
1106
757
Wind (km/h)
35
SSE
10
SE
20
SSW
20
ESE
10
NNE
20
SSW
20
ESE
15
NNE
10
W
30
N
30
NNW
15
W
10
NNW
10
NNW
35
S
40
S
45
S
45
S
15
ESE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:52AM1.60m
4:03PM1.72m
4:27AM1.56m
4:39PM1.66m
5:05AM1.49m
5:18PM1.55m
5:48AM1.38m
6:05PM1.41m
6:41AM1.25m
7:06PM1.25m
8:00AM1.14m
8:41PM1.13m
Low Tide
9:45PM-0.01m
9:52AM0.07m
10:19PM0.01m
10:27AM0.12m
10:55PM0.07m
11:04AM0.20m
11:35PM0.18m
11:48AM0.31m
00:23AM0.32m
12:43PM0.45m
1:29AM0.46m
2:10PM0.57m
3:15AM0.54m
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Feels °C
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12
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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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