Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’re starting off pretty rough. Sunday and Monday are a write-off with howling cross-shore winds and lumpy, messy conditions. The water is sitting at 56°F – that's noticeably cooler than usual for this time of year. You’d be fighting a gale for no reward. The combined swell energy is massive, hitting 6180 on Sunday morning, but with that wind it’s just a churned-up mess. Don’t bother.

Things finally turn around on Tuesday morning, August 11th. That’s our first real standout. The wind swings light and cross-off from the east at just 6 mph, cleaning up a 7ft SSW swell. The period is a solid 13 seconds, giving it some proper shape and push. This is going to be clean, lined-up, and very surfable for anyone who knows what they’re doing. The water is still colder than average but it’s worth the rubber.

Wednesday, August 12th, early, is another cracker. Offshore wind from the ENE at 6 mph, 5ft of swell from the WSW and a period of 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. This long period stuff at a point break like Vredenberg Point is a treat. Will be steep, punchy, and clean. The combined energy reads 2004 – moderate to strong – so there’s plenty of grunt. Later in the day it stays clean but sideshore.

Thursday, August 13th afternoon is also good if you can time it. A 7ft WSW swell with a strong offshore from the NE at 16 mph. It’ll be clean but that offshore could make it a bit tricky to get into, especially if you’re not charging. This is for the crew who are keen.

Friday the 14th onwards the wind gets a bit more messy, but there are still fun windows. Saturday morning, August 15th, has a 6ft WSW groundswell with light cross-off winds from the north. Clean lines, good for a session. The energy sits at 1196 – moderate, nothing too hectic.

Now, watch out for Monday, August 17th. We’ve got a 10ft WSW swell rolling in with a 16-second period, and light offshore wind. That sounds epic, but the combined energy is 4318 – very strong. That’s expert-only territory at Vredenberg Point. The swell is simply too big for most. Same goes for August 21st and August 24th – these days are pumping with solid SW swells but way oversized for this break unless you’re an absolute charger.

The start of the second week, from the 18th, is mostly messy with strong winds again till we get a small clean-up on August 20th – Thursday morning – with 4ft WSW swell and light cross-off breeze. It’s small, but it’ll be clean and fun for a longboard or a fish. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so you might have company.

So, overall: The standout is undeniably Tuesday morning, August 11th. Clean, solid, and offshore. Wednesday morning, August 12th, is the other standout with that long period groundswell and glassy wind. Get on it.

Rusty.

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