Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about Vredenberg Point.

The first few days are a bit of a mess. The water's a chilly 56°, which is a few degrees colder than usual, so don't forget your booties. The wind is all over the place, making for lumpy, unattractive conditions.

Saturday, the 18th of July, is where it starts to get interesting. The swell drops to about 4ft out of the southwest, and the wind goes glassy. That's the key. It's going to be clean and small, with a combined energy reading of 427, which is moderate. It's not going to be a world-beater, but it'll be a fun, small-wave day.

Now, the real one to watch is the morning of the 28th of July. For the experienced guys, this is looking like a proper session. We've got a solid 8ft west-southwest swell, with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the northeast. The combined wave energy is reading a strong 3042, and with a period of 15 seconds, that's a long-period groundswell. For a point break like this one, that's a recipe for long, clean lines. The forecast is calling it 'excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers'. It's a ways out, so don't take it to the bank, but it's the one to get excited about.

There's a massive pulse of energy from the 22nd to the 25th of July, with swell heights hitting 13ft and combined energy readings up to 8515. That's a lot of water. But the forecast is clear: it's predicted to be too big for this break. Unless you're towing in, that's a hard pass.

The morning of the 29th of July is another solid option for more experienced surfers, with a 6ft west-southwest swell and clean cross-offshore winds. Good, but not as good as the 28th.

So, here's the takeaway: the next few days are a bit of a dud. Saturday the 18th morning is your best bet for a clean, small-wave session. The big one to keep an eye on is the morning of the 28th of July. That's the one with the most potential.

Rusty.

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