Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Vredenberg Point.

First thing you need to know: this spot is seeing a heap of swell energy across the forecast, but the wind is the real story – and for the most part, it’s a messy one. The water is running at 56°F which is a solid 4°F colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a thicker suit. The outlook is a long haul of onshore and cross-shore winds that will chop things up, but there are a couple of very specific windows where it could come together for something special.

The first few days, from Saturday 29 August right through to early September, are pretty much a write-off for quality surfing. The swell is there – we’re seeing a big SW groundswell with periods of 13 to 14 seconds and combined energy readings well into the thousands (1302 to 3688) – but the wind is hammering it. Saturday 29 August has 22 mph cross-onshore winds from the south with a cloudy sky; the waves are 6 ft from the WSW, but it’s lumpy and poor. Sunday 30 August morning is actually the first standout: the swell jumps to 10 ft from the SW with a 13-second period, and the wind and tide are favorable – but that size is simply too big for this point break. It’s for experts only. The energy reading is 2530, so there’s plenty of power. After that, it’s back to messy conditions through Monday and Tuesday.

The next real opportunity comes on Wednesday 2 September. The morning session has a 10 ft SW swell on a 14-second period, and even though the wind is still cross-onshore at 12 mph, the conditions and energy (3688) are borderline too big again for this break. The afternoon is a no-go with 22 mph wind. Thursday and Friday, 3rd and 4th, are heavy wind days – 37 mph near gale on Thursday morning – so don’t bother.

Now, keep your eyes peeled for Monday 7 September. The morning is a true gem: glassy conditions, wind is zero, and you’ve got a small but workable 3 ft swell from the WSW with a 13-second period. It’s small, but clean glassy surf at Vredenberg Point is a rare treat. The combined energy is only 486, so it’s a smaller-scale session. That’s the best-shaped, cleanest wave of the whole run.

After that, we get another glassy window on Wednesday 9 September morning – 4 ft from the WSW, 11-second period, no wind, and clean. Again, it’s small but the conditions are perfect. From there, the second week shows consistent swell but the wind stays on it, with a few marginal mornings on the 11th and 12th where cross-shore winds and 5 ft to 8 ft SW swell might give you a few if you’re desperate, but nothing clean. The 13th ends the run with lumpy cross-shore winds and 5 ft swell.

Bottom line: the standout is Monday 7 September morning for glassy, clean small waves. Wednesday 9 September morning is another good pick if you miss the Monday. Everything else is a battle with onshore wind or oversized swell for this point. That’s the story.

Rusty.

Read more