Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s coming.

We kick off with a bit of a slow start, but there’s a gem waiting. Monday morning, 3 August, at Vredenberg Point is the real deal. The water’s at 58°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, just a degree off, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.

Monday morning, 3 August, has clear skies, a light ESE wind blowing cross-off, and a 5ft SW groundswell with a long 13-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 836, and it’s clean, well-shaped, and fun. This point break handles that long period nicely, so expect smooth lines. The spot is fairly consistent, and crowds are only sometimes, so you’ve got a good shot at a peaceful session.

After that, it goes downhill. Monday afternoon the wind picks up to 12 mph from the south, cross-on, and it gets messy. Tuesday, 4 August, is a total dud – light cross-shore wind and marginal surf. Wednesday, 5 August, has a big 5ft to 7ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period in the morning, and energy jumps to 1400 then 2298 in the afternoon. But the wind is a moderate 12 mph NNW cross-shore, putting chop on the face. It’s frustrating – the swell’s there, but it’s not clean.

Thursday, 6 August, through Sunday, 9 August, is a stretch of oversized swell. Thursday morning hits 10ft WSW swell, but the wind is light and cross, and the energy is very strong at 3056. It’s simply too big for this break – the call says it’s too big, and I’d agree. Friday, 7 August, roars in at 12ft with a 14-second period and 4183 energy – massive, but the morning cross-off wind keeps it clean. Still, unless you’re an expert, stay out. Saturday and Sunday are a mess with strong winds and dangerous conditions. From Monday afternoon through Sunday, that’s about six days of no real recommendations – a long gap of poor or too-big surf.

Then we get a reset. Monday, 10 August, morning has a 7ft S swell, 10-second period, clean ESE cross-off wind, and 1130 energy. It’s solid and excellent for experienced surfers. Tuesday, 11 August, is back to a 4ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period and 836 energy – clean again in the morning with light cross-off wind. Easy and fun.

Now, the real standout is Wednesday, 12 August, morning. Clear skies, a light NE offshore wind, and a 6ft WSW groundswell with a very long 19-second period. The energy is strong at 2318. That period is insane – deep, powerful lines that will wrap perfectly around the point. The offshore wind is glassy, so expect clean, peeling waves. It’s rated excellent for experienced surfers, and this is the pick of the whole outlook. At a point break, that long period is a blessing.

Thursday, 13 August, morning brings another 10ft WSW swell, 16-second period, and 4363 energy – too big again. Friday, 14 August, has a glassy afternoon with 8ft WSW swell and 14-second period – 2612 energy, dead calm. That’s for experts only, but it’ll be pristine. Saturday, 15 August, morning offers 7ft WSW swell with a 12-second period and clean cross-off wind – excellent conditions. And Sunday, 16 August, morning is another glassy gem: 8ft WSW swell, 14-second period, 2630 energy, and no wind. That’s a late standout for the brave.

After that, Monday, 17 August, and Tuesday, 18 August, fade into cross-on winds and choppy, poor surf. The second week has a few good windows, but nothing beats that Wednesday, 12 August, morning session. Get on it.

Rusty.

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