Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks up at Vredenberg Point. We’ve got a solid run of south-west groundswell, but the timing of the wind and the size of the waves is going to decide where the good sessions are.

The first couple of days are a bit rough. Monday the 27th is a write-off with a strong cross-breeze and a lumpy mess, so just give that one a miss. Tuesday the 28th looks cleaner, with a 8 ft SW swell and a cross-offshore breeze, but the energy is still moderate. It’s a bit average, but you could get some fun ones if you’re keen.

Now, Wednesday the 29th morning is where it starts to get interesting. We’ve got a 6 ft SW swell with a nice 13-second period, and a whisper-light north-east breeze making it glassy. The water temp is about 58°, which is a touch cooler than average for this time of year – not dramatic, but you’ll feel it. The energy is moderate, but the conditions are clean and the point should be running nicely. This is a standout for intermediate surfers, not too big, and the offshore wind is a major positive.

Thursday the 30th morning is another good call. It’s dropped a little to 5 ft, but the wind is light and cross-offshore, giving you clean lines. The energy is moderate. This is a solid, cruisy session for a weekday.

The waves start to fade into the weekend. Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August have smaller 4-5 ft SW swell, but the wind stays decent. It’s not going to blow you away, but the point will have some peelers for a groove.

Then we hit a lull on Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd, but wait – Monday the 3rd morning is a sneaky good one. A 6 ft SW groundswell, with glassy conditions and a 13-second period. The energy is moderate, and it’s got that clean, smooth feel. This is an excellent session for experienced surfers.

Now, the second week gets heavy. From Tuesday the 4th of August onwards, the swell pumps up big time – 10 ft to 13 ft SW, with periods of 12 to 15 seconds. The energy readings go ballistic. But here’s the thing – the forecast explicitly says the swell is too big for this break. This is expert territory only, and even then, the sets will be meaty and the rip will be strong. The morning of Wednesday the 5th is glassy with an 12 ft SW swell, but that size is just too much for a normal paddle session. If you’re a charger, you know what you’re doing, but for most of us, this is a look-at-it-from-the-cliff day.

By Thursday the 8th, the swell settles back to 8 ft, but the wind turns a bit messy. The period is still long at 14-15 seconds, which can make the waves a bit walled-up, but the point should handle it better than a beach. Energy is still very strong. It’s marginal, but there could be a window if the wind cooperates.

The very end of the run, from the 9th to the 11th, gets hammered by strong winds and even a bit of rain. The swell is big and short-period, with lumpy, choppy conditions. Honestly, it looks more like a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.

Bottom line: the best windows are Wednesday the 29th morning and Monday the 3rd of August morning. For the experienced crew, the glassy morning of the 5th has the size, but it’s a beast. The rest of the second week is either too big or too windy for a good time.

Stay safe, pick your moments.

Rusty

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