Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the cards for Vredenberg Point, so let’s get into it.

We’re starting off this Sunday morning, July 5th, with a bit of a slow cooker. The swell is a modest 3ft from the SW, but the wind is dead glassy from the west. That’s the kind of clean surface you dream about, and the water is sitting at 58°, which is a touch colder than usual for this time of year, so don’t forget the booties. The wave energy is moderate (467) and it’s a point break, so those long period lines (14 seconds) will wrap in nicely. Not a standout for size, but for a Sunday morning cruise, it’s a beautiful start.

The real action kicks off on Monday morning, July 6th. The swell jumps to 7ft from the WSW, the period drops a touch to 11 seconds, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the ESE. This is proper groundswell with moderate-to-strong energy (1195). This is the pick of the first week – experienced surfers are going to have a field day. The wave state is clean, and the size is in that sweet spot for a point break. Monday afternoon gets a bit messy with the cross-on wind, so get it while it’s good.

Tuesday morning, July 7th, is another cracker. The swell holds at 6ft from the SW, period is 12 seconds, and we’re back to clean cross-off wind from the SE. The energy is strong (1380). This is a solid, consistent option. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have some company, but it’s worth it.

Wednesday, July 8th, the swell stays solid at 7ft, but the wind gets funkier. It’s a straight cross-shore from the south, which will put a bit of a chop on the surface. The energy is strong (2214), but the quality drops. Thursday, July 9th, is a weird one. The swell is a proper 10ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the energy is very strong (3988). But the forecast says it’s too big for this break. For a point, that much juice can make it a washing machine. That’s big-wave territory, not for the faint of heart.

Friday, July 10th, we get a reprieve. The swell drops to 8ft from the SSW, but the wind is a light cross-off from the east in the morning. The energy is still strong (2326). That’s a clean, big-day session for the experienced crew. Saturday, July 11th, is a total standout. The swell is 7ft from the SSW, the wind is a clean cross-off from the north, and the energy is strong (1210). The period is 12 seconds, and the wave state is clean. This is a proper, well-shaped groundswell. If you can only pick one day in the first week, this is it.

The second week starts to mellow out. Sunday, July 12th, has a smaller 5ft swell with clean cross-off wind, and the water is still glassy in the afternoon. Monday, July 13th, is tiny (2ft), and the energy is weak (308). We’ve got a real gap here from mid-week. Tuesday, July 14th, and Wednesday, July 15th, are both small and weak. The energy drops below 300, and the swell is under 3ft. Not worth paddling out for.

Then, on Thursday, July 16th, we see a spike again. 8ft from the SW with a 12-second period and very strong energy (3099), but it’s a cross-shore wind. The afternoon sees it hit 10ft again, which is back into the “too big” zone for the break. Friday, July 17th, is blown out with 22 mph winds, so leave it.

The last real highlight is Saturday, July 18th, in the afternoon. The swell is a clean 4ft from the SSW, the wind is dead calm, and the wave state is glassy. The energy is moderate (302). It’s a small, clean, mellow session to close out the weekend. Then Sunday, July 19th, morning has a nice 4ft swell with a 12-second period and clean cross-off wind. That’s a sneaky good one.

So, to wrap it up: The best on offer is the morning of Saturday, July 11th – clean, strong, and consistent. The backup is Monday morning, July 6th.

Rusty.

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