Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Vredenberg Point.

First things first, the water’s mighty cold—way colder than normal for this time of year, at 55°. That’s a solid 5° chillier than average, so a good 5/4 steamer is the go. Don’t even think about a spring suit.

Okay, the outlook starts slow. We’ve got some swell, but the conditions are all over the place. The first real chance to get excited about is Saturday morning, August 15th. We’ve got a clean 6ft swell coming from the WSW with a 14-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, and with the SE offshore wind at just 3 mph, it’ll be glassy with some nice lines. The wave energy is moderate (1328), so it’s got enough push for a fun session. This is an exposed point, so that long-period swell will wrap in nicely.

Then, Monday morning, August 17th, is a standout. The swell picks up to a solid 8ft from the WSW, and the wind goes completely glassy. That’s the magic word. The period is still a solid 13 seconds, and the energy jumps to strong (2412). This is excellent for experienced surfers—anything over 8ft at a point break with that kind of period and no wind? *Chef’s kiss.* Expect some long, grinding walls, but it’ll be a heavy one, so not for the faint-hearted. The morning is your window, as the afternoon gets chopped up by a 12 mph SSW cross-onshore.

If you miss that, there’s another promising window on Friday morning, August 21st. The swell drops to 5ft from the SW, 12-second period, with a light N cross-off breeze at 6 mph. It’ll be clean again, and while the energy is a bit lower (749), it’s still a good, manageable size for an intermediate. A nice, cruisy session before the weekend mess arrives.

The last real highlight is Monday morning, August 24th. The swell is smaller, 5ft from the WSW, 12-second period, but the wind goes glassy again. The energy is moderate (1030), and the conditions will be clean and fun. Perfect for a few hours of solo waves if you can get out before the afternoon wind kicks up. Keep in mind crowds are possible here sometimes, so an early paddle is your best bet.

The second week gets a bit messy. The 22nd has a solid 8ft swell, but the cross-shore wind will chop it up. The 28th sees a huge 12ft and 10ft swell, but the energy is through the roof (over 4400), and the wind is a mess. That’s a washout for a point break—too big and too windy. Looks more like a kite day than a paddle day.

All in, the best bets are Saturday the 15th morning, Monday the 17th morning, Friday the 21st morning, and Monday the 24th morning. Get in the water when the wind is light or offshore, and you’ll be rewarded.

Rusty.

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