Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s lined up for Vredenberg Point.

The overall pattern is a classic early winter run. We’ve got a solid stretch of SW groundswell coming through, but the wind is going to be the main character in this story. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a couple of absolute gems hidden in the middle of the period that are well worth circling on the calendar.

First up, we’re looking at Tuesday, July 28th. The swell is already pushing 8ft from the SW with a solid 14-second period, carrying a lot of energy (2808). The problem is the SE wind is blowing cross-off at 16 mph, which keeps it clean but the quality is only marginal. The water temps are sitting at 58°, which is about 2° colder than normal for this time of year – nothing crazy, just a bit nippy for a morning session.

Wednesday, July 29th is where things start to turn. The morning session is the pick of the early days. The swell drops slightly to 6ft from the SW, but the wind swings around to the ENE at a light 6 mph, making it true offshore. That’s clean, lined-up surf with still decent energy (1119). The afternoon gets messy with a cross-onshore, so get out early.

Thursday, July 30th morning is another beauty. The swell is 5ft from the SW, but the wind is practically nothing – just a slight air from the NE at 3 mph. That’s glassy, clean conditions. The energy is dropping to 791, but for a point break, that’s still plenty of push for a fun session.

The real standout, the one you’re waiting for, is Monday, August 3rd. The morning is glassy. Absolutely dead flat calm with a 3 mph easterly breeze. The swell jumps back up to 8ft from the WSW, and the period is a deep 14 seconds. The energy is screaming at 2212. This is a serious groundswell, and for a point break like Vredenberg, that long period is going to open up the lines, making for some long, rippable walls. This is the best on offer in the whole window – clean, powerful, and well-shaped. It’s getting a bit big for beginners at 5ft+, but for an intermediate, this is the session to aim for.

Tuesday, August 4th morning is still decent, with a 6ft SW swell and light cross-shore wind, but it’s not quite as clean as the previous days.

Now, looking further out, we’ve got some big, powerful pulses coming through. Wednesday, August 5th afternoon sees the swell hit 10ft from the SW, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-shore, making it lumpy and messy. This is getting into expert-only territory in terms of size, and the wind is going to ruin it. Similarly, Thursday, August 6th brings a 12ft SW swell with a strong cross-onshore wind – that’s a write-off. The energy is massive (5696), but it’s just too big and blown out for a point break.

Friday, August 7th morning is a bit of a wild card. The swell is still 12ft from the SW, but the wind is a light cross-off from the ESE. It’s clean, but the size is intimidating. For expert surfers only.

Saturday, August 8th is a mess. Near-gale force winds from the NNW at 31 mph with rain showers. Don’t bother.

Sunday, August 9th morning has a 13ft SSW swell on the cards, but it’s onshore from the west. That’s a washing machine. Too big and blown out.

The final highlight is Monday, August 10th morning. The swell drops to a more manageable 8ft from the S, but the period is a short 8 seconds. The wind is light and cross-off from the NE. It’s a clean, fun session, but the short period means it’ll be a bit walled-up and less lined up than the long-period groundswells. Still a good option.

Tuesday, August 11th morning is another cracker – 8ft SW swell, 12-second period, and a light cross-off from the NE. Clean, powerful, and a solid 1984 energy. That’s a great session for experienced surfers.

After that, the pattern gets too big and windy again, with 12ft swells and strong cross-shore winds, so it’s time to sit it out.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Monday, August 3rd morning – glassy, 8ft WSW groundswell, long period, and clean. The second best is Tuesday, August 11th morning – also clean with 8ft SW swell. Get out there for those windows.

Rusty.

Read more