Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the pipe for our little slice of coast.

The next couple of weeks have a bit of a rough start, with some solid, powerful swell rolling in, but you'll need to be picky about when you paddle out. The water is sitting at 55°F which is a good 5°F colder than normal for this time of year, so a good 5/4 and booties are a must.

First up, the standout window is this Thursday morning, the 3rd of September. We've got a clean 6ft swell rolling in from the WSW, with a nice 13-second period on it. The wind is a light ESE breeze, actually a cross-offshore, which is gonna keep the surface glassy. The wave energy is moderate (1306), so there's plenty of push. This is one for the experienced crew though, as that swell is a bit too meaty for beginners. Vredenberg Point is where you want to be.

The next morning, Friday the 4th, is also a serious contender. We're looking at another 10ft swell, this time from the S with a 10-second period. The wind is clean out of the SE, a solid cross-off, but again, this is big stuff. The combined energy is strong (1923), so only the experts will be out there charging.

After that, the swell backs off a touch. Saturday the 5th has some smaller 5ft waves, but it's a bit touch-and-go with the conditions. Sunday morning the 6th, however, is a real beauty. The swell is a clean 5ft from the SW, but the period jumps to a very long 18 seconds. This is proper groundswell, and with a light N wind keeping it clean, it's going to be a good one for the experienced surfers. The energy is still strong (1757), and those long lines are going to wrap around the point beautifully.

The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. There's a lot of onshore wind and choppy conditions, making things scrappy. The standout for the second week is Tuesday morning, the 15th of September. It's a bit of a wildcard, but the forecast is for glassy conditions with a 4ft SW swell at 12 seconds. If it cleans up, that point will be a dream. Keep an eye on that one.

There is a huge pulse of energy coming in on the 16th and 17th, with swell heights over 13ft and combined energy readings over 9300 and 11000. That's very strong, heavy stuff, but the wind is junk, so it's going to be a messy, lumpy mess. That one is for the tow crew or the kite surfers, not for a standard paddle session.

So, to wrap it up: Thursday morning (3rd) and Friday morning (4th) are the best for the big-wave hunters. Sunday morning (6th) is the pick for the long-period groundswell connoisseur. And keep that Tuesday morning (15th) pinned as a potential glassy gem.

Rusty.

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