Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, let's get straight into it. We've got a solid run of surf coming up for Vredenberg Point, so let's break it down.

The standout session of the whole 16-day window is hands down Saturday morning, August 22nd. Glassy conditions, clean lines, with a 4-foot SSW swell rolling in on a 10-second period. The water is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want a decent spring suit. The combined energy is a solid 657, and with that WNW wind at just 3 mph, it's gonna be silky smooth. This is the one to paddle out for.

After that, the swell builds but the wind turns messy. Sunday the 23rd sees a 7-foot WSW swell with a longer 13-second period, but a cross-shore SSE wind at 9 mph will put a bit of chop on it. The combined energy jumps to 1613, showing a lot more power in the water. Sunday afternoon gets worse with a 16 mph southerly. Monday and Tuesday are mostly blown out by strong cross-shore winds, making it a tough paddle.

We do get a bit of a reprieve on Thursday morning, August 27th. It's not big, with a 4-foot SSW swell and an 11-second period, but the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the north at 6 mph, cleaning it right up. The combined energy is 634. A good option if you want some smaller, cleaner waves.

Then we hit a really promising run starting Friday, August 28th. The morning is clean with a 3-foot WSW groundswell from a very long 16-second period and a gentle offshore easterly at 9 mph. The energy is 844. But the real highlight of this stretch is Friday afternoon: a 5-foot WSW swell, 14-second period, and completely glassy conditions with a light northerly. The combined energy is 1133, and it's touted as excellent for experienced surfers. This is your second big call.

The following week gets consistent but largely average. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are clean but with a building 8-foot swell that will be too much for beginners. The morning of Monday, August 31st is a good one, with a 8-foot SW swell, 11-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE. The energy is 1223, and it's marked as excellent for experienced surfers.

Looking further out, the first week of September sees some monster swell. Wednesday, September 2nd morning is glassy with a 8-foot SW swell and a 13-second period (energy 2232), which is excellent for experienced surfers. But by the afternoon, a 15-foot WSW swell with an 18-second period rolls in, and the energy skyrockets to 11512. That's too big and powerful for Vredenberg Point, pushing it into expert-only territory, and even then, it might be a white-knuckle session. The same goes for the 13-foot+ swells on September 3rd and 5th. The setup is more interesting for tow-in or kite surfing than paddle surfing on those days.

So, to sum it up: your absolute best bets are Saturday morning, August 22nd, and Friday afternoon, August 28th. The first week of September has huge potential but is for the brave and the very experienced only.

Rusty.

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