Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming down the pipe for Vredenberg Point. This is a classic point setup, exposed to the SW, and we’ve got a real mixed bag of a forecast over the next couple of weeks.

First things first, the water is sitting at 58°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. You’ll want the right rubber.

The week starts off a bit quiet. We’re looking at Thursday morning, the 30th of July, as our first real window. We’ve got a clean 5ft SW groundswell, with a nice long 13-second period pushing in. The wind is glassy – dead calm – so it’s going to be perfect. The combined energy is strong at (864). This is the standout of the early period. Get out there early, because the afternoon picks up a side-shore wind that messes it up.

Friday morning, the 31st, is still a decent option. The swell drops a bit to 4ft from the SW, period holds at 12 seconds, and a light offshore breeze keeps things clean. It’s a solid, fun size for the intermediates.

There’s a run of clean mornings through the weekend and into Monday the 3rd of August. Saturday the 1st, Sunday the 2nd, and Monday the 3rd all show light offshores with 4ft SW swell, good for logging some turns. The energy is moderate but consistent (589, 473, 637). These are your typical winter mornings – not epic, but you’d be a fool to sleep in.

The Big Swell Window

Now, pay attention. From the 5th of August onward, things get serious. The swell cranks up, but for Vredenberg Point, it gets too big. Wednesday afternoon the 5th sees a 10ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, generating massive energy (4106). But with a cross-shore wind and that size, it’s going to be a washing machine. This one is for experts only, and even then, it’s going to be wild.

Thursday the 6th is even bigger, with a 12ft SW swell pushing through (3323), but the wind is cross. Friday the 7th is all-time big - 12ft to 13ft, but with heavy onshore and cross-onshore winds. The energy readings are off the charts (5488), but the quality isn't there for a point break. This is kite-surf territory.

The one true standout in this whole wild stretch is Monday morning the 10th of August. We get clean, glassy conditions and a still-too-big 12ft SSW groundswell. The wind is dead calm, so the ocean will be like a lake between sets. If you’re an expert and can handle that kind of size, that’s your session. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

Right at the tail end, on the 13th of August, we see a glimmer of hope. The swell drops to 10ft from the WSW, and the wind goes offshore from the ENE, making for clean conditions (2891). Again, it’s for the experienced crew, but the quality looks right.

For the everyday surfer, your best bet is the clean, glassy Thursday morning of July 30th, or one of those light-offshore mornings in the first few days of August. The second half of the month is monster swell, high winds, and chaos.

Stay safe, respect the ocean, and pick your sessions wisely.

Rusty

Read more