
Surf Forecasts:
Vredenberg Point surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 3,460 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s 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 (Sep 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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 (Sun 6th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vredenberg Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's get straight into it. The forecast for Vredenberg Point is a bit of a mixed bag, with some quality windows hidden amongst a lot of noise. The water is sitting at 54°F, which is a solid 6°F colder than average for this time of year, so you're going to want the thickest wetsuit you own. It's properly cold out there.
The first real highlight is Sunday morning. After a clean but modest Saturday morning, Sunday dawns with light ENE winds and the ocean goes glassy. There's a proper SW groundswell pushing 6ft at 18 seconds, and the combined energy is strong at 2452. This is a quality, powerful swell that will have the point working nicely. It's a standout for sure.
Then we get a couple of clean mornings to keep things rolling. Monday morning looks great with the wind dropping to calm and the ocean glassy again. Swell is still 6ft from the SW, but the period has dropped to 14 seconds. Still solid and the energy remains strong at 1451. Tuesday morning backs off a touch in size to 4ft but stays clean with an ESE breeze, and there's still moderate energy at 639. Expect clean, lined-up waves.
The mid-week period turns ugly. From Wednesday through to Thursday, the wind swings onshore and blows hard, chopping everything up. It's going to be a mess.
The next window worth getting excited about is the following Sunday afternoon. A week away now, this is a long-range call but it looks promising. A clean, cross-offshore N wind and a 7ft SW swell at 14 seconds. The energy is strong at 1560, and the conditions are forecast to be clean. This is another standout, a real gem in the rough.
The following Thursday morning is also worth circling on the calendar. It's more than a week out, so treat it with caution, but the forecast shows a 7ft SW groundswell with light ESE winds. The energy is very strong at 4008, the biggest reading in the whole window. If it lines up, this could be the pick of the bunch, but we'll have to see.
From Friday onwards, things get messy again with onshore winds and a building swell that gets too big. We're looking at 10ft plus, which is well beyond the comfort zone for most and really only for the experts if it wasn't for the wind. There's also a stretch where the gap between good surf is a few days, so you'll need to pick your moments.
Keep an eye on that long-range Sunday and the following Thursday. Could be special.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 10 | WSW 21 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | S 9 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
444 | 474 | 1484 | 2125 | 1611 | 1254 | 1438 | 1247 | 447 | 421 | 156 | 142 | 277 | 269 | 582 | 3460 | 2878 | 2031 | 1363 | 2132 | 1075 | |
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 | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
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 | ||||||||
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 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 21 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
444 | 39 | 1484 | 2125 | 1611 | 1254 | 1438 | 1247 | 447 | 421 | 156 | 92 | 277 | 269 | 582 | 3460 | 2878 | 2031 | 1207 | 715 | 399 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 25 | WSW 10 | S 9 | — | S 9 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | SSW 10 | W 11 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 |
68 | 61 | 19 | 327 | — | 104 | 13 | 6 | 361 | 192 | 140 | 142 | 36 | 21 | 219 | — | — | — | — | — | 251 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | WSW 16 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | — | — | WSW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 72 | 26 | 46 | 68 | — | — | 251 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 |
— | 474 | 797 | — | 155 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 22 | 33 | 88 | 149 | 176 | 239 | 1188 | 1363 | 2132 | 1075 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 116 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 125 | 374 | 13 | 13 | 477 | 72 | 15 | 456 | 15 |
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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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