Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watchin’ the charts for Vredenberg Point. Alright, let’s get into it.

There’s some proper, serious swell headed our way, but it’s gonna be a bit of a wild week. The standout is undeniably the Thursday 9th of July, with a solid 10ft SSW swell pumping through. The wave energy is massive (3313 – 5431), and while the wind is cross-shore, the swell is pushin’ real hard. This is a big one, though – over 8ft, so it’s strictly for the experts. The water temp is sittin’ at 59°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The build-up starts Wednesday 8th with 8ft SW swell. The wind is cross and the combined energy is strong (2472), but the conditions are a bit marginal. Later that day, it’s still cross-shore with a cross-chop, and the swell holds at 7ft. Not the cleanest, but it’s a signal of what’s coming.

Thursday 9th is the real deal – 10ft SSW swell both morning and afternoon. The morning is a bit cleaner with clouds and a moderate cross-shore, but the afternoon wind picks up to 19 mph, making it lumpy. Still, the power is enormous (5431). It’s too big for most, but if you’re a seasoned charger, this is the one.

Friday 10th, the swell drops slightly to 8-10ft, but the wind stays cross-shore. The morning has that hefty 10ft (2860), but the afternoon turns marginal. Then Saturday 11th, we get a gift: glassy conditions in the morning, with a 7ft SSW swell (1539). That’s a beautiful, clean window for experienced surfers. The period is 12 seconds, so it’s proper groundswell, and it’ll be lining up nicely. The afternoon turns cross-onshore, so get in early.

Sunday 12th sees the swell drop to 5ft, but it’s glassy all day. The wind is dead calm, and the waves are clean. The combined energy is moderate (720-628). It’s a nice, mellow session for intermediates.

From Monday 13th through to Wednesday 15th, the surf gets small and weak, with heights dropping to 2ft and the energy falling below 300. The wind is variable, and most conditions are marginal or poor. There’s a long gap of a few days where you’re better off doin’ something else.

Thursday 16th, the swell bumps back up to 5ft with a 14-second period, but the wind is moderate cross-shore. It’s not great, but there’s a bit of energy (894). Friday 17th, the swell ramps up hard again to 8ft SW (2207), but again it’s cross-shore and the conditions are marginal. Too big for beginners, and the wind won’t make it easy.

Saturday 18th, we get a clean morning with 6ft SSW swell, light offshore wind, and moderate energy (616). That’s a solid, fun session for intermediates. The swell direction (SSW) is a good match for the point. Sunday 19th also looks clean, with gentle offshore winds in the morning and 4ft waves. Good for a paddle.

Then Monday 20th, the wind howls at 22 mph, but it’s cross-offshore, so the waves are clean. The swell is 4ft with a 13-second period, and the energy is strong (1136). It’s a bit windy, but the lines could be there for the brave.

Tuesday 21st brings rain and cross-onshore winds, so it’s a write-off. Wednesday 22nd, we get another clean morning with 6ft SW swell, light offshore wind, and strong energy (1246). That’s a good one for experienced surfers. The afternoon turns onshore, so morning is the call.

The last few days, Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th, see the swell drop to 5-6ft, but the wind is moderate to fresh cross-shore, and the conditions are marginal or poor.

So, the best on offer is Thursday 9th for the big, powerful groundswell – but only for experts. The glassy Saturday 11th is the cleanest, most user-friendly session for experienced surfers, and Sunday 18th is a gem for intermediates. Get on it.

Rusty.

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