Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way at Vredenberg Point, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The first few days have some decent waves, but the real standouts are a little further out. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

The action starts on Tuesday the 28th of July. It’s already a bit messy with a 8ft SW swell and a 14-second period, but the wind is a cross-off from the SE at 16 mph. The combined energy is strong at 2868, but the quality is just marginal. Not the best way to start.

Wednesday the 29th is where things turn on. The morning brings a glassy, offshore NE breeze at just 3 mph. The swell drops slightly to 7ft from the SW, still with a long 13-second period. The energy is still strong at 1433, and the conditions are clean and glassy. This is a serious session for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a bit choppy with a cross-on wind, so get in early.

Thursday the 30th morning is another beauty. Light ENE wind, glassy, with a 5ft SW swell and 13-second period. The energy is moderate at 864, but the quality is very good. Again, the afternoons are a write-off with a cross-on breeze.

The rest of the week into the weekend is smaller. Friday the 31st, Saturday the 1st of August, and Sunday the 2nd of August all have small 4ft to 4ft SW swells. The mornings are clean with cross-off winds, but the waves are marginal. Best for the longboard.

Now, the standout. Monday the 3rd of August is a cracker. The morning brings a 8ft WSW swell, 14-second period, and a light NE cross-off breeze at 6 mph. The energy is strong at 2346, and the conditions are clean. It’s for experienced surfers only, but it’s excellent. The afternoon gets messy again.

Then we have a bit of a lull on Tuesday the 4th before another big push. Wednesday the 5th of August morning is incredible. A 6ft SW swell, a very long 15-second period, and a light N cross-off wind. The energy is very strong at 2726, and it’s clean. This is a groundswell of the highest order, and at a point break like Vredenberg Point, it will be absolutely perfect. But get in before the afternoon, because it jumps to 12ft and becomes too big for paddle surfing.

The swell absolutely explodes from Thursday the 6th of August through Tuesday the 11th of August. We’re seeing 12ft to 13ft SW swells with massive energy readings between 4401 and 6113. The wind is favorable in the mornings, but the size is too big for this break. This is kite-surfing territory, not for paddle boards. A strong S wind on Friday the 7th makes a mess, and the conditions are poor.

The run continues with smaller, poor conditions from Saturday the 8th through Monday the 10th, with onshore winds and choppy surf. The best of the big stuff is gone by then.

The real pick of the entire 16-day window is Wednesday the 5th of August morning. The combination of a very long period SW groundswell, glassy offshore wind, and a point break setup will be world-class. The other standout is the Wednesday the 29th of July morning session. Both are for experienced surfers with clean, powerful lines.

Rusty out.

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