Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s see what Vredenberg Point has cookin’ in the next couple of weeks.

We don’t have to wait long – small clean surf shows up on the very first Saturday morning. Water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing crazy. Saturday the 4th of July starts with a 3ft SW swell at 11 seconds, wind cross-off from the north at 9 mph. It’s clean but small, and the combined wave energy is moderate (423). The afternoon drops to 2ft but the period stretches to a very long 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy (482). Long period means better shape and more punch at this point, but the sets will be spaced out. Light north winds keep it tidy.

Sunday the 5th of July morning is dead glassy – no wind at all, 3ft of SW swell at 14 seconds. Combined energy is 475 – moderate but with that long period, it’s going to be smooth and fun. That’s a great session for an early paddle, likely uncrowded. The afternoon gets a cross-onshore breeze and the swell jumps to 4ft but with a shorter period of 9 seconds – gets a bit lumpy, not as good.

Now Monday the 6th of July – this is the one. Morning brings a solid 8ft SW groundswell at 12 seconds, combined energy up to 1375 – that’s strong. Wind is light cross-off from the SE at 6 mph, and the report says excellent for experienced surfers. That’s well over 5ft, so beginners stay on the beach. The afternoon gets a cross-chop, but that morning window is the standout of the first week.

Tuesday the 7th through Thursday the 9th, the swell stays hefty – between 7ft and 8ft – but the wind is cross or cross-shore, and the comments say marginal. Energy is still high (1497 to 3020), but it’s gonna be choppy. Not the cleanest.

Friday the 10th of July turns it around. Morning has a 5ft SW swell, light cross-off from the NNE, and clean – excellent for experienced paddlers. The afternoon goes glassy: 7ft SSW swell at 12 seconds, combined energy 1219 – strong and smooth. This is your other standout. Glassy conditions, a solid 6ft of groundswell, and light airs. Crowds might show up later.

Saturday the 11th of July keeps the quality: morning offshore from the NE at 3 mph, 6ft SSW swell at 12 seconds, energy 1133 – clean and lined up perfectly for the point. Afternoon turns onshore, but the morning is a winner.

Sunday the 12th of July fades a bit – 3ft in the morning with glassy conditions, nice but not a standout. Monday the 13th into Tuesday the 14th, the swell drops and the wind gets messy. Bit of a lull.

Wednesday the 15th of July is a washout – fresh cross-onshore wind at 18 mph and only 4ft of SW swell. Don’t bother.

Now, Thursday the 16th of July through Friday the 17th of July brings a monster – we’re talking 15ft to 13ft of SW groundswell, periods up to 15 seconds. Combined energy is massive (6893 to 7745). But the report says it’s too big for this break. A point break with that much power will be dangerous and mostly closing out. Only for absolute experts, and even then, be careful. Not recommended.

That eases down from Saturday the 18th (8ft) into Sunday the 19th (5ft), with Sunday morning looking promising again – offshore from the ENE at 6 mph, clean, energy 882. A decent end to the period.

So, the best on offer: Monday the 6th of July morning for the big clean swell, and Friday the 10th of July afternoon for the glassy 6ft conditions. The 16th–17th is way too big for this spot. Stay smart.

Rusty

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