Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s take a look at Vredenberg Point over the next couple of weeks. The forecast is a bit of a mixed bag, with some serious size on the way, but the wind is going to be a major player. We’ve got a solid run of SW groundswell energy coming through, but finding a clean window will be the challenge.

It’s a slow start. The morning of the 18th (Tuesday) has a 8ft SW swell (12-second period) on offer, but a strong cross-shore wind out of the SSE is going to mess it up with chop. The water temperature is sitting at 55°, which is 4° colder than normal for this time of year - that’s a very chilly dip, so a thick wetsuit is a must.

Wednesday the 19th is a write-off. The swell jumps to 10ft, but it’s cross-on with a fresh breeze making it lumpy and poor. Not where you want to be.

Now, Thursday the 20th gets interesting. The swell is pumping at 10ft from the SW with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is strong (3201). The morning has a moderate cross-shore, but this is a lot of power. At 10ft, this is expert territory only. The afternoon remains big, but the wind freshens and gets lumpy.

Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd are mostly a mess with cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions. Saturday afternoon does see a spike to 12ft, but again, it’s cross-on and choppy.

Sunday the 23rd morning offers a brief hope. A 10ft SW swell with a gentle cross-shore wind (9 mph) and a slight chop. The combined energy is strong (2449), but the size is still on the big side. The afternoon goes back to poor with a fresh cross-onshore.

The middle of next week is a better bet. Monday the 24th is small and poor. But Tuesday morning the 25th has a 8ft SW groundswell with a very long 15-second period (combined energy of 3177). The wind is a gentle cross-shore. That’s a lot of energy, but with that long period, the sets will be fat and waiting between them. It’s a marginal call with the size.

The real standout comes on Wednesday the 26th. This is the pick of the window. The morning brings some clouds, a 7ft SW swell (13-second period), combined energy of 1413, and most importantly, glassy conditions with the wind out of the WSW at just 3 mph. That’s a clean, lined-up swell. It’s solid intermediate size, but the clean faces will make it worth it. Crowds are possible here, but on a Wednesday, you might get a bit of space.

Thursday the 27th morning is another glassy one (5ft, 12-second period), but the size drops off. A nice clean fun wave if you’re after a relaxed session.

The very end of the run brings more big, wild energy. Sunday the 30th has a massive 12ft SW swell (14-second period) and the combined energy is huge (5711). It’s glassy in the morning, but that’s a lot of water moving. Experts only, and with this much size, it might be more of a spectacle than a paddle.

Looking further out, Monday the 31st morning has a promising 8ft SW swell with glassy conditions, which is another excellent window for experienced surfers. Tuesday the 1st of September has a smaller 6ft SW swell with a clean cross-offshore breeze, which could be a nice longboard day.

After that, the first week of September gets real sloppy with strong winds and heavy rain, making it a no-go.

So overall, your best bet is locked in for the morning of Wednesday the 26th of August. That glassy 7ft SW groundswell at Vredenberg Point is the cleanest we’ll see. If you’re after a bit more size and can handle the power, the glassy morning of Sunday the 30th is a beast of a wave, but that one is purely for the brave. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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