Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Vredenberg Point over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of swell energy coming through, but the wind is going to be the main character in this story. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some clear windows of opportunity if you time it right.

Monday the 7th kicks off with a real treat. The morning is looking glassy with a light NNE breeze at 3 mph, and we’ve got a clean 6 ft swell rolling in from the southwest with a 14-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 1430 (moderate), and the conditions are set for some excellent surf for experienced surfers. That’s a standout morning. The afternoon turns ugly though, as the wind swings to a cross-on S at 9 mph, chopping things up.

Tuesday the 8th morning is another beauty. Glassy conditions again with a SW wind at 3 mph, and a 4 ft SSW swell with 12-second period. The energy drops to 639 (weak), but the waves will be clean and well-shaped, perfect for intermediate fun. The afternoon goes downhill fast with a strong cross-on wind.

The rest of the week is a write-off for quality surfing. Wednesday (9th) and Thursday (10th) are dominated by strong cross and cross-on winds, turning the ocean into a lumpy mess. Thursday morning actually has a big 8 ft WSW swell with a 16-second period and energy at 3383 (strong), but that cross-shore wind at 6 mph is a buzzkill. It’s a big, powerful, long-period groundswell that would be incredible at a point break like this, but the wind just won’t cooperate. For the rest of the week, it’s mostly poor.

The standout window, and the best bet of the whole outlook, is Saturday the 12th. The morning is absolutely glassy – zero wind, calm conditions. You’re looking at a 5 ft SW swell with a lovely 14-second period and energy at 1389 (moderate). The surface will be like a mirror. It’s excellent surf for experienced surfers, but the waves are manageable for a strong intermediate too. Keep in mind the crowds can be present at Vredenberg Point at times, so get there early.

The following Sunday the 13th morning has a chance too. A cross-off N wind at 16 mph will keep the surface clean, with a 7 ft SW swell (14s period, 1875 energy – moderate). It’s a bit more size, still clean, but the wind is a touch stronger. It’s a good option if you miss Saturday.

Looking further out, Monday the 15th of September morning sees a monster 10 ft WSW swell with a 16-second period and energy at 4422 (strong). The wind is offshore and clean, but the forecast notes this is too big for this break. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s a heavy, powerful wave. The afternoon is even bigger at 13 ft, same story. For the rest of the second week, the wind is mostly a problem, with only a few brief windows of clean conditions. Friday the 18th morning is another glassy, calm morning with a 7 ft S swell, but the period is a short 10 seconds, so it won’t have the same punch as the earlier swells. The energy is 1216 (moderate).

The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no need to worry about a wetsuit change.

To sum it up: Saturday morning the 12th is your absolute best call. Get on it. Monday the 7th morning is also a cracker if you can get out early. The rest of the time, you’re fighting the wind.

Rusty.

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