Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for us.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the cards, but we need to be smart about it. The first few days are going to be pumping with serious size, way too much for the average punter. We’re talking a massive groundswell from the WSW. The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 57°F, so you’ll want a good hood and booties. The combined swell energy is massive, reading 3478 (moderate to strong) on Thursday morning, ramping up even higher.

Thursday, August 6th, is a no-go for most. The swell is 10ft from the WSW with a 13-second period, and that’s just too big for Vredenberg Point. The morning winds are a cross-off, but it’s still a beast. Afternoon gets worse with a strong cross-shore wind. Leave this one for the big-wave chargers.

Friday, August 7th, we have similar size, 10ft, but the morning is looking clean with a light offshore breeze from the east. The period stretches to 14 seconds, and the energy jumps to 3908 (strong). Again, this is expert territory. The afternoon turns into a messy onshore chop, so get it early if you’re brave enough.

Saturday, August 8th, it drops just a touch, down to 8ft in the morning, but the wind is onshore, making it choppy. The afternoon is back up to 10ft and onshore again. Not great.

Sunday, August 9th is a write-off. Near gale-force winds and a massive 13ft swell. The energy is a staggering 7048 (very strong). This is for the tow crew only, or better yet, just stay home.

From Monday, August 10th through Wednesday, August 12th the size backs off into the 5ft to 7ft range, which is much more manageable. The energy drops to more moderate levels (between 1015 and 2314). The highlight of this stretch is Tuesday, August 11th, morning. We’ve got a clean 7ft SSW swell, 13-second period, and glassy offshore winds from the east. This is when the point will start to get proper. Still a bit of size for intermediates, but the conditions will be excellent.

Wednesday, August 12th, morning is another standout. A 6ft swell from the WSW with a very long 18-second period. That’s pure groundswell energy. The wind is offshore from the NE. This is a prime time for Vredenberg Point, as the long period will wrap beautifully around the point.

Thursday, August 13th has a strong offshore wind, which keeps things clean, but the swell is 8ft, and the wind is blowing 28 mph. Paddling out will be a fight. Afternoon looks better for the chargers.

Friday, August 14th and Saturday, August 15th are smaller, in the 6ft to 6ft range. The mornings are clean with offshore winds, but the afternoons get a bit of a cross-onshore breeze. Still, plenty of fun waves to be had.

Now, for the true standout of the entire forecast. Monday, August 17th, morning. The wind is dead calm. Glassy. The swell is a solid 8ft from the WSW with a 13-second period. The energy is 2187 (moderate). This is it. Perfect conditions, a solid swell, and the point will be firing. It’s on the bigger side, so it’s for the experienced crew, but if you can handle it, this will be the best session of the run. The afternoon turns onshore, so don’t sleep in.

The final week sees a mix of onshore winds and still some size, but nothing beats that Monday morning glass-off. The 21st of August looks like another big swell event, but with onshore winds, it’s a risky one.

Stay safe, read the conditions, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty

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