Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s cookin’ over at Vredenberg Point.

Right off the bat, the next few days are pretty grim. We’ve got southwesterly groundswell trying to push in, but the wind is just wrecking it – cross-onshore and choppy. That beautiful point is gonna look like a washing machine. The water is sitting at 55°, which is nearly 5° colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be needing a good thick wetsuit just to stay out there for a paddle. The wave energy is weak for the first couple days, and it barely improves.

Thursday the 10th sees a jump in size – up to 5 ft to 7 ft – and the energy climbs into the moderate range, but it's still paired with fresh cross-shore winds. The vibe is lumpy and messy. Not worth the gas money. This pattern basically holds through to the end of the first week.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. On Sunday morning, the 13th of September, we finally get a break in the wind. A light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE at 25 km/h cleans things right up for the morning session. The swell drops a touch to 7 ft from the SW, with a period of 14 seconds – good groundswell energy, and with that clean face, Vredenberg Point should start showing its true form. The session goes from poor to marginal, but I’d rather be out there than watching from the car park.

Fast forward another week, and the real standout is Friday morning, the 18th of September. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’re looking at 8 ft of SW swell, period holding at 13 seconds, and the wind is light and cross-offshore out of the southeast. The conditions are clean, and the forecast says excellent surf for experienced surfers – that’s because 8 ft is pushing into solid overhead territory, so it’s not a beginner’s day. The crowd factor here is listed as “sometimes,” so you might find a few mates out, but with quality like that, it’s worth sharing the peak.

After that, a special mention for Saturday morning, the 19th of September. Glassy conditions. Flat calm. 6 ft of clean SW swell. That’s a rare treat. With no wind to mess it up, Vredenberg Point will be smooth as glass. That’s a session you don’t miss.

Through the third week, be careful. On the 20th and 21st, the swell pumps up over 10 ft with very strong energy – big and powerful – expert-only territory, and even then, the point might get a bit unruly. The wind is favorable on the 21st, but at those sizes, you better know what you’re doing. The 23rd of September is also in that zone – 10 ft to 12 ft SW groundswell – so again, not for the faint of heart.

So the best bets in the whole 16-day window are Friday morning, 18th September for size and clean conditions, and Saturday morning, 19th September for that dreamy glassy vibe on a solid 6 ft wave. Everything else is either blown out or too big for a fun, carefree session.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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