Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got one main spot to look at for the next couple of weeks: Vredenberg Point. It’s a point break that’s fairly consistent and loves a good SW groundswell—and we’ve got plenty of that coming. The water’s sitting at a chilly 54°F right now, which is much colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit.

The first real action kicks off Sunday the 6th of September. Morning session is the standout early pick: glassy conditions with a 6ft SW groundswell rolling in at a very long 18 seconds. That’s proper energy—combined swell energy is 2407, so decent power—and with the wind light out of the ESE, it’s gonna be clean as a whistle. This one’s for the experienced crew though; that size and period will wrap nicely around the point, making some seriously nice lines. Afternoon goes a bit messy with the wind switching onshore, so make the most of the morning.

Monday the 7th is another cracker of a morning—glassed out again, 6ft of SW swell, 14-second period, solid energy (1430). Clean and punchy. The afternoon gets a bit cross-on and choppy, so again, dawn patrol is the move.

Tuesday the 8th sees the swell drop a touch to 4ft from the SSW, period 12 seconds, energy down to 639—but the wind is a light cross-offshore out of the NE, keeping things tidy. Good for intermediate surfers wanting a fun, mellow wave. The afternoon blows out, so get on it early.

Thursday the 10th brings a bigger pulse: 8ft WSW swell at 16 seconds, huge energy spike (3594). But the wind is cross and pretty breezy—not ideal. It’s a bit lumpy and cross-chop, so it’s more “could be okay if you’re desperate” but not the pick.

Friday the 11th is a serious warning: 10ft of short-period S swell (9 seconds) with cross-onshore winds. That’s too big and ugly for this break—only for the brave or the foolish. The swell direction isn’t playing ball either.

Then we get a proper gem on Saturday the 12th. Morning: glassy, cross-offshore wind from the NNW, 6ft SW swell at 14 seconds, clean as. That’s the standout of the whole period if you ask me. Smooth, powerful, and only for the experienced—but it’ll be worth it. The afternoon gets bigger at 8ft but with onshore wind and tide issues, so morning’s the window.

The following week has a few more highlights. Monday the 14th morning: light cross-offshore wind, 5ft SW swell, clean and fun. Wednesday the 16th though—13ft of SW swell at 15 seconds, with cross wind and rain. That’s way too big for the point, and just dangerous. Skip it.

Friday the 18th morning is a beauty: light cross-offshore, 5ft SW swell at 12 seconds, clean and glassy—great for the experienced. Then Sunday the 20th morning rounds it out: glassy conditions, 5ft SW swell at 14 seconds, energy 1025. A perfect way to finish the forecast window.

All up, the best on offer? Sunday morning 6th September and Saturday morning 12th September. Both offer clean, glassy conditions, solid SW groundswell, and that point will be humming. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so get down early.

Rusty.

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