Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Vredenberg Point.

We’ve got a solid run of SW groundswell lining up, but it’s a fickle window with the wind making or breaking each session. The water’s sitting at 58°, which is a touch cooler than average for this time of year—nothing wild, but you’ll feel it without a good steamer.

The real standout is Sunday morning, July 26th. You’ve got a clean 8ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 12-second period, and it’s glassy—absolutely no wind. Combined wave energy is strong at 1677, and the offshore is nodding ENE, right on the money for this point. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers; the size will be too much for beginners. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so get in early.

By Sunday afternoon the wind swings SSW and turns cross-onshore with a moderate breeze, and the quality drops. Monday is a write-off with a strong S wind ramping up to near gale force and lumpy cross-chop. The swell jumps to 8ft with a very long 16-second period on Monday morning, but with 22 mph cross-shore wind, it's messy. That long period groundswell will be lining up nicely for the point reef, but the wind just spoils it.

Tuesday morning (July 28) looks better—8ft from the SW, 14-second period, and a clean cross-off SE breeze at 12 mph. Wave energy is still strong (2809). It’s marginal, but the cleanest option midweek.

Wednesday morning, July 29, is another good call. Swell eases to 6ft, still SW at 13 seconds, with a light offshore NE wind. Clean conditions, combined energy moderate at 1242. Excellent for experienced surfers but a step down in size from Sunday.

Thursday and Friday (July 30–31) see the swell dropping into the 4–5ft range and the wind turning cross-shore or cross-on. Nothing special—small and choppy for the most part.

Saturday morning, August 1st is a hidden gem. Swell is only 4ft from the SW with a 14-second period, but you’ve got a gentle offshore ENE breeze and clean conditions. Wave energy is moderate (595). Very good surf conditions for a point break of this size—perfect for a broader range of surfers. Crowds are possible.

Sunday, August 2nd, the swell bumps up again, but the wind goes cross-shore and cross-on, so the quality is compromised despite the size.

Monday morning, August 3rd stands out again. 7ft SW groundswell, 14-second period, with a light cross-off SE breeze and clean conditions. Combined energy is strong (1507). Excellent for experienced surfers, and the offshore component means the point will be working well.

After that, the wave energy stays in the 1400–2400 range through to early August, but the wind is a mixed bag. August 5th and 6th mornings offer clean conditions with 8–8ft WSW/SW swell and moderate offshore breezes, but the wind is cross-off so the surface should be lined up. On August 8th (Saturday), the swell hits 10ft from the SW with a 13-second period—way too big for this break, even with clean wind on the morning. That’s a day to stay on the beach unless you are a very experienced charger.

August 10th (Monday morning) wraps the window with 8ft WSW swell, 11-second period, and a clean cross-off E breeze at 9 mph. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers, and wave energy is strong at 1631.

Best of the bunch: Sunday morning, July 26th and Monday morning, August 3rd. Sunday wins for the glassy conditions and solid groundswell.

Rusty.

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