Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a real mixed bag on our hands for Vredenberg Point. The good news is this spot is fairly consistent and exposed to a solid SW swell, so it’s not a total write-off. The bad news is that for most of the next 16 days, the surf is either too small, too messy, or flat-out too big. The real standout is a window of clean, glassy conditions mid-week, but if you’re a beginner, you’ll want to pick your moment carefully.

The first real chance to get wet is Tuesday afternoon, July 14th. It’s small, with a 3ft swell from the west, but the wind is glassy and the air is clear. The water is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so grab a thicker suit. The combined energy is weak (236), so it’s more of a longboard or funboard session.

Now, Wednesday morning, July 15th, is your standout. This is the pick of the forecast. The wind is dead calm, glassy, and the swell jumps to a clean 4ft from the WSW with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (1043), but for a point break like this, that long period will wrap in nicely and offer some great shape. This is an excellent session for intermediate surfers. The water is still a bit chilly.

Wednesday afternoon goes downhill fast. The swell jumps to 7ft from the SW, but the wind shifts to a cross-on 9 mph, and it gets choppy. Thursday morning through Friday stays in the 7ft to 8ft range, but the wind is cross or cross-on, making it pretty average. The combined energy is moderate to strong (up to 2494), but the quality just isn’t there for a stand-out session.

Saturday morning, July 18th, drops right off to 2ft, and the rest of the weekend and into Monday is a mix of small, weak, and cross-onshore wind. Nothing to get excited about.

Then it gets real. From Tuesday, July 21st, through to the end of the month, the swell is huge. 12ft to 15ft from the SW and WSW, with strong to very strong combined energy (up to 9534). Periods are long, 13 to 15 seconds. This is experts-only territory. The wind is often cross-offshore or even glassy on the morning of Sunday, July 26th, which would be incredible for a big wave crew. But for anyone else, it’s a pass. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during this period.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet is Wednesday morning, July 15th, for clean, glassy, long-period groundswell. After that, unless you’re a pro, the second week is a washout. Keep an eye on the 26th if you’re an expert.

Rusty.

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