Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of swell lining up for Vredenberg Point, but it’s not all smooth sailing. This is a spot that loves a good SW groundswell, and we’re getting plenty of it, but the size is going to be the big talking point.

The week kicks off on Thursday, 23 July, but honestly, it’s a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a 5ft SW swell with a 12-second period, but the wind is messy. Thursday morning is a cross-off, but that northerly is blowing 30 km/h, making it a battle. The wave energy is strong (1006), but the conditions are marginal. Thursday afternoon goes cross-on with a light breeze, but it’s still not clean. The water is a bit colder than normal at 57°F – about 3°F colder than average, so you’ll want a good wetsuit.

Now, Friday the 24th is where it gets interesting, but you need to be experienced. We’re looking at a massive 12ft SW swell with a 14-second period, pumping out huge energy (4951). Friday morning is clean with a light SE cross-off, which is a dream for the lineup. But this swell is too big for this point break – it’s going to be a big, powerful, expert-only situation. The same goes for Friday afternoon, though the wind goes cross-shore and it gets a bit lumpy. If you’re not charging, give it a miss.

Saturday the 25th is still big at 8ft in the morning, with clean cross-off winds from the SE. The swell is packing 2855 energy, and it’s an excellent session for experienced surfers. The period is 13 seconds, which is a nice, solid groundswell. By Saturday afternoon, it’s dropping to 8ft, but the wind goes cross-shore and the quality drops off.

Sunday the 26th morning is a good call. The swell is still a solid 7ft from the SW, with a 12-second period, and a light ESE cross-off wind. The energy is still moderate (1167). It’s clean, and the swell is manageable for a strong intermediate. Sunday afternoon gets messy with a strong cross-on wind.

The start of the next week on Monday the 27th sees a long-period (16 seconds) but small 4ft swell. The energy is low (2061), but the period is long. That long period will make for some nice lines at the point, but it’s a cross-shore wind. Not the best.

Then we get another big shot on Tuesday the 28th. The morning is a clean 10ft SW swell with a 15-second period and massive energy (5014). Again, this is too big for the break, only for the absolute big-wave crew. Tuesday afternoon goes to 8ft but the wind is fresh and lumpy from the SSE.

Wednesday the 29th is a real gem. A 7ft SW swell, dropping to 7ft, but the wind goes glassy. That’s right, perfect glass conditions. The swell is 14 seconds, and the energy is good (1747). This is an excellent, clean session for experienced surfers. The swell is still a bit meaty at 7ft, so it’s not for beginners, but the conditions are prime.

Thursday the 30th morning is glassy again with a 5ft SW swell, but the energy is lower (855). It’s a very good, clean session. By the afternoon, the wind goes cross-on and it’s poor.

The end of the month and start of August sees the swell drop right off. Friday the 31st is clean with a cross-off, but only 4ft swell. The following days from the 1st to the 3rd of August are small, in the 3ft to 5ft range, with mostly ordinary conditions. The surf gets poor on the 3rd with a messy cross-on wind.

We get another pulse on the 4th of August, but similar story – the 10ft swell in the morning is too big for the break. The session on the 6th of August is a monster: 12ft from the WSW with a 17-second period and a massive 7626 energy. The wind is a clean cross-off, but again, it’s only for the elite. The following days are smaller and prone to onshore winds.

The best on offer: The standout is undeniably Wednesday the 29th of July. The glassy conditions with a solid 7ft SW groundswell will be magic. The water is a bit colder than average, so get the thick rubber on. For the experienced crew, Friday the 24th of July morning offers the biggest, cleanest swell, but it’s a serious beast.

Signing off, Rusty.

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