Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, but I’ll switch to feet and Fahrenheit for you.

Let’s talk about Vredenberg Point. This is a southwest-facing point break that’s fairly consistent, and it loves a SW swell.

The water is 57°, which is 2° colder than usual for this time of year—so you’ll be wanting a thick wetsuit, it’s a bit chillier than normal.

The week starts off a bit average. Sunday morning (19 July) has some clouds and a light cross breeze, with a 4ft SW swell and a 12-second period. The energy is moderate (688), but it’s marginal, so don’t get too excited. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 5ft, but the wind swings cross-on, and it’s still marginal.

Monday morning (20 July) is the first real gem. It’s clear, the wind is glassy, and you’ve got a 6ft SW swell. The period is 10 seconds, so not super long, but that glassy surface will make it feel like butter. The combined energy is moderate (728). This is a solid morning for an intermediate surfer.

Then Tuesday morning (21 July) is a standout. Clean conditions with a light cross-off breeze, a 5ft SW swell, and a long 14-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and the energy is strong (1183). The long period means the waves will have shape and power, and on a point break like this, it’s going to line up nicely. The afternoon, though, gets blown out by a 15 mph cross-on wind and the swell jumps to 8ft, so only the morning is worth it.

Wednesday (22 July) is a bit messy with onshore winds, but the swell holds around 7ft to 7ft from the SW. Not great for a paddle, but if you’re feeling brave, the morning has a clean-ish look.

Thursday morning (23 July) is another beauty. Clean conditions with a 7ft SW swell, a 12-second period, and solid energy (1076). The afternoon drops to 4ft but the period jumps to 16 seconds—very long period. That’s a classic point-break day, but the swell is smaller so it’ll be more mellow.

Friday (24 July) is where things get serious. The swell pumps up to 12ft in the morning and 10ft in the afternoon, both from the SW with a 14-second period. The energy is massive (4951 and 3450). This is expert territory only. It’s too big for most, and the wind is cross, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. Not for the faint-hearted.

Saturday (25 July) stays big, with 10ft in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon. Still expert-only, and the wind stays cross. The energy is still very strong (3413 / 2631).

The next standout is Sunday morning (26 July). Clean cross-off wind, a solid 6ft swell from the WSW, and a 12-second period. The energy is strong (1180). This is a top-tier session for intermediates.

Monday (27 July) gets messy with strong cross winds, but the swell is there. Not recommended.

Tuesday morning (28 July) is a cracker. Clean conditions, a 8ft SW swell, and a 14-second period. Energy is strong (2271). This is excellent for experienced surfers.

Wednesday (29 July) is back to marginal, with cloudy skies and a 5ft SW swell. The wind is cross-off in the morning, so it’s clean, but not a standout.

Thursday (30 July) is similar, with a 5ft to 6ft SW swell, but rain showers and onshore winds in the afternoon spoil it.

Friday (31 July) sees a slight drop in size to 4ft to 4ft, from the S. The morning is clean with cross-off wind, and a 11-second period. Energy is moderate (642). A small, clean day for the longboard.

Saturday (1 August) is another clean morning with a 5ft S swell and cross-off wind. Energy is moderate (782). Not huge, but clean.

Sunday (2 August) is small—3ft in the morning with a glassy surface. That’s a lazy morning cruiser. The afternoon gets choppy.

Monday (3 August) is poor, with cross winds and small swell.

So, the best of the whole period? Tuesday morning (21 July) and Sunday morning (26 July) are the true standouts. Both have clean wind, good-sized SW swell, and strong energy. For the experts, Friday (24 July) is a beast, but it’s for the brave only.

Rusty.

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