Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s break down what’s happening at Vredenberg Point. We’ve got a solid pulse of swell on the way, but the wind is going to be the deciding factor. The water is sitting at 55°F, which is about 4°F colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be wanting a thick wetsuit and some booties, no doubt.

The first real standout is on Wednesday, August 12th in the morning. It’s a beauty start. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the WSW with a long 18-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is a strong 2004. The wind is out of the East at 12 mph, which is a moderate offshore breeze, keeping the waves clean. This is going to be a quality wave, but that 5ft with that power is a solid intermediate wave. Vredenberg Point is a point break, so that long period will wrap in nicely creating some long, peeling lines. The report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers, and I’d agree. The crowd factor is "sometimes" so you might have a few others in the water, but it’s not a zoo.

The next real highlight, and the best on offer, is Sunday, August 16th in the morning. We’re looking at a 6ft swell from the WSW, still a solid 14-second period, and the combined energy is 1384. The wind is glassy – a 3 mph WSW breeze that is basically nothing. The report says "glassy", which is the best word in the surf dictionary. The waves will be clean, smooth, and absolutely perfect. It’s a 6ft wave, so it’s got some real push to it, but the conditions will be so tidy that it’s the pick of the whole run. Again, this is best for the experienced crew.

Then, Monday, August 17th morning is another ripper. We’ve got a bigger 8ft swell from the WSW, with a 13-second period, and combined energy is a massive 2345. That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is glassy again, absolutely perfect. This is a serious wave, right on that 8ft mark, so it’s purely for experts. Beginners should stay well clear. This is a heavy, powerful day.

The rest of the week is a bit of a mixed bag with the wind swinging around. We get a little bump in the morning of Saturday, August 22nd with a 5ft swell from the SW and a clean cross-offshore breeze, which is worth a look.

After that, the swell drops right off into the new week. The last 3ft to 4ft days are not worth paddling out for, given the onshore winds. It’s a proper flat spell from about the 24th onwards, so don’t hold your breath.

So, to sum it up: grab the mornings of the 16th and 17th. Those are the standouts. The 12th is a solid kick-off too. Get on it.

Rusty.

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