Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming our way.

We've got a solid run of surf on offer at Vredenberg Point, starting this Monday morning. The water's a bit nippier than average for this time of year, sitting at 57°F with a negative anomaly, so you'll want a decent wetsuit. The week kicks off with a clean 6 ft SW groundswell (726 energy) and glassy conditions on Monday morning—a real treat for an intermediate surfer. The wind is dead calm, so it'll be smooth as silk.

The real standout is Tuesday morning. The swell jumps to 6 ft, but the period stretches to a very long 14 seconds, and the combined energy hits 1390. That's a proper groundswell with serious push. With a light cross-offshore breeze, the waves will be clean and well-shaped. This is a point break, so that long period will wrap in beautifully, offering long, tapering lines. It's excellent for experienced surfers, but the size is manageable for a confident intermediate, too.

Wednesday morning is another cracker, with a 7 ft SW swell at 12 seconds (1427 energy) and glassy conditions. The wind is light and variable, so expect a clean, smooth face. Thursday afternoon also looks like a gem, with a 7 ft WSW swell (1435 energy) and glassy conditions again—perfect for a late session.

Now, things get a bit heavy. Friday morning and afternoon see the swell jump to 12 ft, with a 14-second period and over 5000 energy. That's a lot of power. The wind is favorable, but the wave size is too big for this break, so it's really only for the experts. The same goes for Saturday morning, with 10 ft and 4008 energy. Saturday afternoon drops to a more manageable 7 ft, but the wind turns cross-shore.

The following week is a mixed bag. There's a big gap of poor conditions, with strong winds and choppy seas from the 27th to the 28th. The 29th offers a brief return to form with an 8 ft SW swell (2454 energy) and clean conditions on Wednesday morning. The 30th sees a smaller 6 ft swell (895 energy) and clean conditions. Then on the 31st, we get another 12 ft pulse, this time from the south (3860 energy), but again, it's too big for the break.

The forecast into early August tapers off. The 2nd has a nice clean 4 ft S swell (571 energy) with an offshore wind, but it's small. After that, the swell drops right off, and the wind turns nasty. The last solid-looking day is the 4th, but the wind is howling, making it a mess.

Overall, the best bet is to get out there on Tuesday morning, the 21st of July. That's the sweet spot. If you miss it, Wednesday morning and Thursday afternoon are also excellent. Beyond that, you're chasing the few clean windows in a stormy week.

Rusty.

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