Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, listen up. Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Vredenberg Point. This is a fairly consistent point break that likes swell from the SW, and it's an intermediate-level wave. The water's sitting at 54°F right now, which is a whopping 6°F colder than normal for this time of year – that’s seriously unusual, so you’ll want a thick steamer.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the first real window of opportunity comes on Tuesday, September 8th. The morning is a beauty. We’re looking at a clean 4ft SSW swell with a 12-second period, and the wind is absolutely glassy – zero mph. The energy is moderate (639), and it’s going to be pristine. That’s the standout for the first week. No crowds to worry about here, but it’s a spot that can get busy sometimes, so get out early.

The afternoon goes sour with a shifting south wind, so that’s it for the day.

The rest of that week is a write-off. Strong onshore winds and choppy conditions ruin the quality from Wednesday through to Saturday. The swell pops up, but the wind is just too ugly.

Sunday, September 13th is the next real highlight. The morning is clean, but the afternoon is the gold. A 7ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period is rolling in, and we’ve got a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the NNE. That creates clean, lined-up waves. The energy is strong (1461), and it’s rated excellent for experienced surfers. This is your best bet for the first week.

Monday drops off a bit, and then we hit a weird one on Tuesday, September 15th. The afternoon brings a massive 10ft WSW swell with a ridiculously long 22-second period. The energy is very strong (7885), but this thing is too big for the point. It’s a kite surfer’s dream, not a paddle surfer’s.

Wednesday, September 16th is even bigger. That 13ft swell is just too much for this break. The power is immense (8070), but it’s a pass for regular surfing.

The pattern stays big and messy until we get a nice little reset on Friday, September 18th. The afternoon goes glassy again with a 4ft WSW swell and a 12-second period. Clean as a whistle. That’s a sneaky good session.

Saturday, September 19th morning is another glassy gem. A 5ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and the energy is moderate (1072). The wind is dead calm. This is excellent for experienced surfers, with clean, long-period lines.

The final standout is Wednesday, September 23rd. The morning is glassy with a solid 6ft SW swell and 14-second period. The energy is strong (1262). It’s clean, powerful, and perfect for the experienced crew.

Too much wind and chop in between, but keep your eyes on those glassy mornings. The best windows are the 8th morning, the 13th afternoon, and the 19th morning.

Rusty.

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