Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into this one.

We’ve got a mixed bag on the horizon. The main player around here is Vredenberg Point, a fairly consistent point break that loves a good SW swell. Water temps are about average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary. The pattern starts with a big pulse that’s way too much for the spot, then settles into some cleaner windows, but there are a few days where it’s just not worth it.

Friday, July 10th is a write-off. The swell is pumping a massive 10 ft from the SSW with a solid 13-second period, but the combined energy is a massive 2625 – way too much for this break. The wind is a messy cross-shore, making it a total no-go. Afternoon is similar, just a bit smaller but still messy.

Saturday, July 11th morning is the absolute standout. The swell drops to a manageable 7 ft from the SSW, still a decent 12-second period, and the wind comes in from the ESE as a light cross-offshore breeze. The water will be clean, the energy is still strong (1683), and it’s set up perfectly for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle. The afternoon gets a bit onshore and choppy, so make the most of the morning.

Sunday, July 12th morning is another good window. The swell is 6 ft from the SSW, period dropping to 11 seconds, and the ESE cross-offshore wind is almost glassy. The energy is moderate (854), and the conditions are clean. A solid session for the intermediate crew. The afternoon turns a bit onshore again.

After that, the surf drops off. Monday, July 13th morning has a tiny 3 ft swell, but it’s clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. Tuesday morning, July 14th, is a real treat for the small-wave crew: 3 ft from the west, with a glassy surface – perfect for a longboard if you’re keen. But the swell is weak.

Then we hit a gap. From Tuesday afternoon through to mid-week, the conditions are a mix of tiny, choppy, or just marginal. The swell picks up again on Wednesday, July 15th, with a long-period 3 ft from the SW, but the wind is cross-shore, so it’s not great.

Thursday, July 16th and Friday, July 17th are poor. The swell is there, but the wind is a messy cross-shore, and the energy is high but rough. Not worth it.

Saturday, July 18th morning is a bit of a tease – 5 ft from the WSW with a long 14-second period, but the wind is cross-shore, creating a slight chop. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to a massive 12 ft, which is just too big for the point.

The following week is a story of size and wind. Sunday, July 19th morning has a clean 10 ft from the SW with a nice cross-offshore breeze, but again, it’s too big for most. The afternoon is a bit smaller but still big. The wind swings offshore for a few days, which is promising, but the swell stays too big for the point until around Tuesday, July 22nd, when it drops to 5 ft, but the wind is a fresh 30 km/h, making it messy.

The real kicker comes at the end of the forecast. Thursday, July 24th and Friday, July 25th see a massive pulse of swell – 23 ft from the WSW with an incredible 15-second period and combined energy over 20,000. That’s not surf for Vredenberg Point, that’s a washing machine. It’s only for the absolute madmen, and even then, it’s questionable.

So, bottom line: Saturday, July 11th morning is the best of the best. Clean, solid, and for the experienced crew. Sunday morning is also a good bet. The rest is either too big, too small, or too windy. Keep an eye on those long-range forecasts, but for now, get on that Saturday morning session.

Rusty.

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