Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey crew, Rusty here with the lowdown on Vredenberg Point. Got a 16-day window full of ups and downs, so let’s cut through the noise.

Right off the bat, Monday afternoon on September 7th we got a solid 6ft SW swell with a long 13-second period, but the water is a chilly 54°F – that’s 6°F colder than average, so you’ll feel it. The swell energy is strong at 1247, but conditions are only marginal, so not the time to suit up.

Now, Tuesday the 8th is the real deal. Early morning is dead glassy – no wind – with a clean 4ft SSW groundswell at 12 seconds. Energy is moderate at 639, but that glassy surface is perfect. The offshore wind for this break is from the ENE, so the NW calm is a light cross-offshore – not ideal direction but that glass makes up for it. This is your first standout: clean, lined-up waves at the point. Be aware, crowds are sometimes an issue here.

Tuesday afternoon goes downhill fast as a strong S wind kicks in at 15 mph, chopping everything up. Wednesday and Thursday are blown out with onshore winds.

Thursday the 10th sees a bigger 6ft SW swell with a very long 15-second period – energy at 1916 – but the S wind at 15 mph creates a cross-shore mess. Only marginal.

Friday the 11th hits 8ft in the morning but with a short 8-second period – weak and choppy. Afternoon is a messy 10ft with strong wind, strictly for experts with a death wish.

The weekend stays lumpy. Saturday the 12th has a 6ft SW swell (15-second period, energy 3392) but cross-shore wind ruins it.

Here’s your second highlight: Sunday the 13th afternoon. Clean 6ft SW swell (14 seconds) with a light NNE cross-offshore breeze at 9 mph. Energy is strong at 1378, and it’s listed as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a quality session if you know the point. Crowds likely.

Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th drop to 4-5ft with cleaner wind but less juice – okay for a longboard.

Then the ocean goes nuts. Wednesday the 16th morning shows a massive 15ft SW swell with a 16-second period – energy is a staggering 9901 – but it’s flagged as too big for Vredenberg Point. Even with light wind, don’t bother. Thursday the 17th is even worse with 13ft and near-gale winds.

After the storm, we get a sweet reset. Saturday the 19th morning is glassy again with a light NNE breeze at 3 mph and a 4ft SW swell. Energy is weak at 450, but that glassy surface makes it fun and clean for small boards.

Sunday the 20th onward builds back to 6-8ft but with onshore or cross-shore winds, keeping it choppy.

Finally, Tuesday the 22nd morning sees another massive pulse: 12ft SW with glassy conditions – but again, too big for this break.

Your two best windows: Tuesday morning, September 8th for glassy 4ft waves, and Sunday afternoon, September 13th for a clean, powerful 6ft set for experienced surfers. Everything else is either blown out or too big. Pick your moments.

Rusty, out.

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