Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s happening at Vredenberg Point over the next couple of weeks.

The water is running a bit cooler than usual, about 56°F – that’s roughly 3°F below the norm, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit. The first real chance to get wet is Friday morning, the 17th, but it’s a bit messy. We’ve got a 6ft SW swell at 11 seconds, with a cross-shore breeze putting a slight chop on things. The combined energy is moderate at 743, but honestly, it’s marginal – just a so-so session if you’re itching.

Saturday morning, the 18th, is where it cleans up. The swell drops to 3ft from the SSW, but the wind goes glassy with an ESE breeze at just 3 mph. The energy is moderate at 434, and it’s going to be clean. Not a big day, but perfect for a fun, easy paddle.

Sunday morning, the 19th, is the pick of the first week. The wind is dead calm, glassy as it gets, with a 4ft SW groundswell rolling in at 12 seconds. That longer period means the waves will have shape and power, and the energy is solidly moderate at 783. It’s going to be clean, lined up, and a real joy. Expect some crowds – it’s a point break, and it’s fairly consistent, so people will be out.

Monday morning, the 20th, is another good one. A 6ft SSW swell, 10-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the SE at 6 mph. The energy is 716 – moderate – and the conditions are very clean. A solid day, but that Sunday morning just edges it out.

Then we hit a gnarly stretch. Tuesday afternoon the 21st sees the swell jump to 6ft from the SW, but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy. Wednesday the 22nd has a massive 10ft WSW swell – too big for this break, that’s for experts only. The energy is through the roof at 4003. Thursday the 23rd is still big at 7ft, and Friday the 24th is a solid 12ft to 13ft SW swell – again, too much for a comfortable paddle. Saturday the 25th is a write-off, with gale-force cross winds and a horrible 8ft mess.

Things settle down by Monday morning, the 27th. The swell drops to a manageable 6ft from the S, with an 11-second period and a clean cross-off breeze from the E at 6 mph. The energy is 1529 – strong, but this is excellent for experienced surfers. It’s a standout in the second week.

The rest of the run into late July and early August is small, with a few clean mornings but nothing that pumps. Wednesday afternoon, the 29th, has a 5ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a light cross-off breeze – that’s a clean, fun session. And Friday morning, the 31st, brings a 7ft SSW swell with a 10-second period and a clean cross-off breeze again, with energy at 885. A good way to finish the month.

Overall, the standout is Sunday morning, the 19th – glassy, clean, 4ft SW groundswell, and perfect conditions. The second best is Monday morning, the 27th, for the bigger, cleaner swell for the more experienced crew.

Rusty.

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