Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Vredenberg Point over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th are a bit of a mixed bag. Wednesday morning has a solid 7.5ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period and the energy is pumping hard (2472). But the wind’s a 9 mph cross from the SSE, and the wave comment says marginal tide conditions – it’s just okay, not great. The afternoon gets worse: wind swings onshore and it gets choppy, score is low. Thursday the 9th sees a big jump: 9.8ft SSW swell, 14-second period, massive energy (3313 in the morning, 5056 in the arvo). But here’s the deal – it’s too big for this break. That’s expert-only territory, and with a 15-19 mph cross breeze, it’ll be gnarly and lumpy. Not your average day out.

Friday the 10th holds that 9.8ft SSW swell again in the morning, energy at 2796, but again the forecast warns the swell is too big for the point. Wind is lighter, 9 mph cross from the SSE, so it’s a bit cleaner than Thursday but still a beast. By afternoon it drops to 8.2ft and the energy backs off to 2502, but the tide conditions are marginal again. Not the best window.

Now, Saturday the 11th morning is where it starts to get interesting. Swell drops to a more manageable 7.2ft from the SSW, period 12 seconds, energy 1637. The wind is a light 6 mph cross-off from the east – that means clean faces. The comment says excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is your best early call. Crowds are possible here so get in early. Afternoon drops off a bit with cross-on wind.

Sunday the 12th morning is glassy. 3 mph from the ESE, flat calm. Swell is 5.2ft SSW, 11-second period, energy at 772. That’s a nice, clean, user-friendly size. Good for a lot of folks, not just the experienced crew.

Monday the 13th morning is clean again with a light cross-off, but the swell is dropping to 3.3ft – still rideable but fading.

There’s a real dry spell from Monday afternoon through to Wednesday the 15th. Swell drops below 3ft, winds turn onshore or cross-shore, and the comments say poor conditions. A few days of flatness, basically.

Thursday the 16th morning sees a pulse of 5.2ft WSW swell with a 15-second period – that’s proper groundswell, energy 1484. Wind is light cross-on, so a little bump but the long period will make for some nice lines. Not a standout, but a sign of life. Thursday afternoon however... 9.8ft SW, 14 seconds, energy 4691, and the comment says it’s too big again. Big swell returns.

Friday the 17th is another day of 9.8ft SSW, 12-second period, with strong 19-22 mph cross winds. Too big and blown out for most.

Saturday the 18th morning has a 5.6ft S swell, clean cross-off from the east, but the energy is moderate (958). Afternoon gets even better: 4.9ft S, 11 seconds, clean offshore breeze. That’s a nice little window for a fun session.

Sunday the 19th morning is a gem. 3.6ft W swell with a 14-second period, energy 1183, and the wind is offshore from the ENE at 9 mph. Clean, lined-up waves. The comment says excellent for experienced surfers – the long period will make it grind nicely down the point. This is a real standout session. Afternoon picks up to 5.6ft SSW with a 16-second period, energy 2119, still clean cross-off. That’s a serious afternoon if you’ve got the skills.

Monday the 20th is another solid day: 4.9-5.2ft SW swell, 13-14 seconds, energy around 1000-1200, and clean cross-off winds all day. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers in the afternoon.

Tuesday the 21st fades back to small 3.3ft stuff with cross winds – nothing special.

Now, Wednesday the 22nd morning – circle this one. 7.9ft WSW swell, 14-second period, energy 4590, and the wind is glass. Dead calm. That’s a big, clean, powerful swell at a point break. This is the best session of the whole forecast, hands down. The afternoon goes ballistic: 13.1ft WSW, 17-second period, energy 9688. That’s huge and very long-period – only for the most experienced and will be a proper challenge even then. Thursday the 23rd holds 9.8ft WSW with cross winds, too big again.

So the long and short of it: you’ve got two proper standouts – Saturday the 11th morning for a solid, clean session, and Wednesday the 22nd morning for what looks like the best glassy

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