Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We've got a solid window of swell heading our way, but it's gonna take a bit of patience. The first few days are a write-off, but once we get past that, there are some absolute crackers in the mix.

The standout of the whole period is Vredenberg Point. It's a point break that's fairly consistent, and it's exposed to the swell. The best of the best looks like it's shaping up for Sunday, the 6th of September. The forecast is for a clean 6 ft swell from the southwest, and the wind is due to be glassy. That's about as good as it gets for a point break. The swell period is a very long 18 seconds, which means it'll be a proper groundswell with heaps of energy. The combined energy of all swells directed here is strong (2384), so expect some proper power. The water temperature is 55°F, which is 5°F colder than normal for this time of year, so a thick wetsuit is a must. The wind is forecast to be glassy, so it'll be clean as a whistle for the morning session.

The other real standout is the following Monday morning, the 7th of September. Again, a clean 6 ft swell from the southwest, but this time with a 14-second period and a light offshore wind from the north. That's a recipe for some beautiful, clean waves. The combined energy is still strong (1504). This is a top-notch option.

The 6th of September is the best on offer.

Now, for the rest of the run. Thursday the 3rd of September is a complete no-go. The wind is howling at 37 mph from the SSE, making it a near gale, and the wave conditions are described as "poor surf conditions". The swell is 10 ft, but it's a total mess. Avoid it.

Friday the 4th of September has a 10 ft swell, but the wind is still strong and the surf is too big for this break. It's a pass for the afternoon as well.

Saturday the 5th of September morning offers a smaller 6 ft swell with a light cross-offshore wind, making it clean. It's a good option for experienced surfers, but the swell is still a bit big for beginners. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-shore wind.

After the highlights on Sunday and Monday, the setup drops off. Tuesday the 8th of September is small and onshore, and the rest of the week is a mix of onshore winds and messy conditions. The swell drops right off, and the wind doesn't help.

The following weekend there's a window of opportunity. Saturday the 12th of September is blown out, but Sunday the 13th of September morning looks promising. We have a 5 ft swell from the southwest with a 12-second period and a gentle offshore wind from the ENE. That's clean and should be fun. The combined energy is moderate (1076). The afternoon turns a bit messy with an 8 ft short-period swell.

Monday the 14th of September morning has a decent 6 ft swell from the southwest with a 14-second period and a cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is strong (2969), so there's plenty of power. The afternoon is a bit onshore, but still rideable.

The final week sees a lot of onshore wind and messy conditions, with only the morning of Friday the 18th of September looking like a potential last chance for a clean 6 ft swell from the southwest with a cross-offshore wind.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a slow start, but the 6th and 7th of September are the clear winners. After that, there are a few more windows, but nothing beats that Sunday morning glass-off.

Rusty.

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