Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Vredenberg Point. We’ve got a solid run of swell ahead, but it’s a game of two halves – clean and manageable early, then a proper big-swell window that’s not for everyone.

The week kicks off on Monday morning, 3rd August, with a beautiful window. The water is sitting at 58°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget the booties. We’ve got a clean 5ft SW groundswell rolling in with a nice 13-second period, and a light E breeze keeping it cross-off. The combined energy is moderate (836), and it’s looking like very good surf. This is your standout session for the early part of the week – clean, fun, head-high waves.

Later that afternoon, the wind swings S and picks up to 12 mph, turning it onshore and choppy. It gets messy, so I’d be wrapping up by lunch. Tuesday the 4th stays small and choppy, with a cross-on breeze and only marginal surf. Wednesday the 5th sees a big jump in energy – that 16-second SW groundswell bumps the combined energy into the strong range (1513), but it’s a cross-shore wind and messy. The waves are there, but the quality is rough.

Now, from Thursday 6th August through to Saturday 15th August, we’re looking at a serious push of swell. Thursday morning hits 10ft from the WSW with a combined energy of 3233 – that’s strong, and the wind is cross-shore. The problem is, the forecast says the swell is too big for this break. At 10ft, this is strictly for experts only, and even then, the cross-shore conditions will make it a battle. That trend continues into Friday and Saturday, with the swell holding at 10ft and even touching 12ft on the 13th and 15th (combined energy hitting 5798). For a point break, these long-period groundswells (14-17 seconds) should wrap in nicely, but the size is intimidating. If you’re not a seasoned charger, sit this one out.

We get a break in the wind on Monday 10th August morning, with a smaller 5ft SW swell and a clean cross-off breeze. It’s a nice reset, but the energy is moderate (1046). The real gem comes Tuesday 11th August morning: a 5ft SSW groundswell with a 13-second period, light NE wind, clean conditions, and the combined energy is moderate (860). That’s a very good, fun morning session.

The end of the run looks promising too. On Tuesday 18th August morning, we get an 8ft SW swell with a 12-second period, and for the first time in a while, the wind is offshore – light ENE at 3 mph. The combined energy is moderate-strong (1952), and the water is clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers. It’s still a big swell, so beginners should stay ashore, but if you’ve got the skills, that’s a standout morning.

Overall, the best call is Monday morning 3rd August for a clean, fun session, and then Tuesday 18th August morning for the bigger, cleaner, experienced-level surf. The rest of the period is either too big, too windy, or too choppy.

Stay safe, keep your wits about you when it’s big.

Rusty.

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