Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s cooking at Vredenberg Point.

First things first, the water’s sitting at 55°F, which is a solid 4°F colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a big jump – you’ll want a thick wetsuit, no doubt about it.

The good news is there’s a solid run of surf coming through, but it’s not all clean. The standout period kicks off on Tuesday afternoon, 11 August. We’ve got a 6ft SSW swell at 12 seconds, with a light SE cross-offshore breeze. The wave energy is strong (1121), and the conditions are clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The 6ft size is a bit much for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of time in the water, it’s a go.

Wednesday morning, 12 August, is also a top pick. The swell drops slightly to 5ft, but it’s coming from the WSW with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the wave energy is very strong (1936). The wind is offshore from the east at 12 mph, keeping things clean. This is a classy morning, best for intermediate to experienced crew. The long period will mean longer lulls between sets, so paddle out when you can.

The energy builds through Wednesday afternoon and Thursday, but the wind turns cross-off or cross, and the conditions get rougher. The swell holds around 6ft to 7ft, but the quality drops. By Thursday, 13 August, morning winds are up to 22 mph, which is too strong for clean surf. Not the best for paddling.

There’s a short gap of average conditions from Thursday afternoon through Friday, but then Saturday morning, 15 August, looks promising again. The swell is 6ft from the WSW, still a solid 14-second period, and the wind goes glassy from the east at just 3 mph. That’s clean, lined-up surf. The energy is strong (1346). Another good session for the experienced crew.

Sunday morning, 16 August, is light and clean-ish, but by the afternoon the wind turns cross-onshore, so get it early.

The next real standout is Monday morning, 17 August. The swell jumps to 8ft from the WSW, still a 13-second period, and the wind is glassy. That’s big, powerful surf, only for experts. The wave energy is very strong (2245). This is a session for the chargers, no doubt.

After that, conditions drop off quickly. From Tuesday, 18 August, through to Friday, 21 August, the wind is strong and cross or cross-onshore, making the surf choppy and messy. There’s a gap of poor conditions here, with no good windows.

Saturday morning, 22 August, shows a little hope with a 5ft SW swell and glassy wind, but it’s smaller. A decent window for a quiet session, but not a standout.

Then, Sunday morning, 23 August, is another good one. The swell is 7ft from the WSW, 13 seconds, with a light SE cross-offshore breeze. Clean and powerful. Wave energy is strong (1490). Good for experienced surfers.

Finally, Tuesday morning, 25 August, looks promising. The swell is 7ft from the SW, 14 seconds, with a light NE cross-offshore breeze. Clean again. Wave energy is strong (1722). Another session for the experienced crew.

Overall, the best of the best are Wednesday morning, 12 August, and Monday morning, 17 August, with the glassy Monday being the biggest and most powerful. But remember, the long-range stuff is a bit less certain. For now, the first week has the cleanest windows.

Rusty out.

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