Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for the next couple of weeks.

All eyes on Vredenberg Point. The water is about 56°F, which is nearly 4°F colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a notable chill, so don’t skimp on the wetsuit.

The first few days are a complete washout. Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are hammered by strong cross-shore winds and messy, lumpy waves. Swell on Sunday afternoon is a whopping 13ft with 50 km/h southerlies – that’s just ugly. The combined energy is huge (4142) but it’s raw and unsurfable for a point.

Things flip on Tuesday morning, 11th August. The wind drops to a light 10 km/h easterly, blowing clean offshore. Swell is a solid 7ft from the SSW with a 13-second period – proper groundswell that will wrap into the point like a dream. The energy is strong (1512) and it’s going to be clean. This is a standout window for the more experienced surfer. The afternoon gets a bit cross-on, so get out early.

Wednesday morning, 12th August, is another gem. The swell shifts to the WSW at 6ft but the period jumps to 18 seconds – that’s very long-period groundswell. The wind is light offshore from the ENE at 15 km/h. The energy is up at 2170. You’ll get long, lined-up waves, but with that long period, expect a bit of a wait between sets. The afternoon stays clean but the wind picks up a little.

Thursday afternoon, 13th August, is the real standout. The swell is 8ft from the WSW with a 17-second period, and the wind is moderate offshore from the NE at 20 km/h. The energy is pumping (3093). This is a proper point-break day – big, clean, and powerful. Only for experts at this size. Crowds are “sometimes” an issue, but it’s well worth the paddle.

Friday morning 14th August is still clean with a 6ft WSW swell, but the wind is a bit stronger. Not a top pick but surfable. The weekend is mixed – Saturday morning 15th looks good with light offshore winds and a 7ft swell, but expect a few others to have the same idea.

Sunday morning 16th August is glassy. Winds are nearly calm (ESE, 5 km/h) and the swell is 6ft from the WSW at 13 seconds. Clean, smooth, and inviting. The energy is moderate (1071). Great for intermediate surfers.

Monday 17th August is too big for the break – 10ft swell with powerful energy (4769). The wind is light, but the size is intimidating and will likely wash through the lineup. Only for the very keen.

After that, the second week fades. Thursday morning 20th August is a last little highlight – 6ft WSW swell with light cross-off winds and clean conditions. After that, the swell drops and the wind turns messy. There’s a solid 5-day stretch from the 18th to the 22nd where the surf is either small, blown out, or both. The energy drops to the 400-800 range, and the period shortens. The 22nd morning has a tiny pulse of 4ft with clean conditions, but it’s not going to get the heart racing.

Best bet: Tuesday 11th morning and Thursday 13th afternoon are the absolute standouts. Don’t sleep on Wednesday 12th morning either. The weekend of the 15th-16th is solid for a more relaxed session.

Rusty.

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