Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

We’ve got one spot on the menu for the next 16 days, and it’s a classic point break that’s gonna see some serious action. The water is sitting at 55°F, which is a massive 5°F colder than normal for this time of year. That's a real shock to the system, so don't even think about ditching the thickest wetsuit you own.

The first real chance to get wet kicks off on Wednesday, September 2nd, but it’s a tough start. We’ve got a solid 10ft SW groundswell pouring in with a 14-second period, packing a huge amount of energy (3348). The wind is a cross-on S at 12 mph, which is going to mess up the face. The swell is just too big for this break, and it’s going to be a choppy, blown-out mess. The afternoon session is a write-off too.

Thursday, September 3rd morning is where it gets interesting. The swell drops to 7ft from the WSW, still with a lovely 13-second period. The energy is still strong (1389), but the wind is completely glassy. Zero. Nada. That’s the magic word. This is a prime window for experienced surfers, as 7ft of clean, long-period groundswell wrapping around a point with offshore winds is a dream. Thursday afternoon, however, turns into a total mess with 28 mph cross-shore winds and a 13ft swell; leave it well alone.

Friday, September 4th morning is a standout. We’ve got 10ft of S swell at 10 seconds, and the wind is a clean cross-off at 25 mph. The energy is strong (1586) and the conditions will be clean. This is a big, powerful swell, but the wind is playing ball. This is a session for the strong paddler.

Saturday, September 5th morning will be a welcome reprieve. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6ft from the S, with a light 3 mph cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate (548). This is a fantastic, clean session for intermediates and above. The afternoon gets a bit bumpy again.

Sunday, September 6th morning is a real treat. A 6ft SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period rolls in, packing a ton of energy (2426). The wind is a clean cross-off at 9 mph. This is a classic, powerful point break groundswell. The long period means those sets will be fat and peeling, but with good gaps between them. Only for the experienced.

The following week is a mixed bag of smaller swells, tricky winds, and questionable tides. Monday, September 7th and Tuesday, September 8th mornings offer clean, cross-off conditions with 6ft and 4ft swells, respectively, but the energy is dropping off. The best call in that stretch is Tuesday morning for a fun, clean session on a manageable 4ft SSW swell.

Looking further ahead, Saturday, September 13th morning is a monster. A 13ft SSW swell with a 12-second period shows up, and the wind is a light cross-shore. The energy is massive (4325). It’s clean, but it’s also way too big for this break. For experts only, and it’s a long way out so keep an eye on it.

The very end of the run, Wednesday, September 16th morning, has a 8ft SW swell with a 17-second period and clean cross-off winds. The energy is huge (3995). This is a promising, powerful long-period groundswell, but it’s a full two weeks away. It’s something to dream about, but don’t plan your life around it yet.

The true standout of the whole period is the Thursday, September 3rd morning session. That glassy, 7ft groundswell on a point is the best quality you’ll see. The Sunday, September 6th morning is a very close second for pure power and clean lines.

Rusty.

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