Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s cooking over the next couple of weeks. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, but patience is going to pay off big time. The real action kicks off from Friday the 24th, and it’s a proper swell train rolling in.

The first proper surfable day is Friday the 24th. Vredenberg Point is going to be absolutely pumping in the morning. The swell is a solid 12ft from the SW, with a 14-second period, and the wind is light and cross-offshore from the ESE. That’s about as clean as it gets for a point break. The wave energy is strong (4951), so it’s got some serious power. But look, this is a big one – at 12ft, this is only for experienced surfers. If you’re not on your game, sit this one out.

Saturday the 25th drops a touch but is still a standout. Morning sees 8ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and the wind is light cross-off from the SE. Clean, solid, and the combined energy (2813) is still pumping. This is an excellent session for experienced surfers. Afternoon gets a bit cross-choppy, so hit it early.

By Sunday the 26th, the swell is down to a cleaner 7ft SW with an 11-second period. Morning wind is light E, cross-off, and the energy (1190) is moderate. It’s still excellent for experienced surfers, but the size is dropping back.

Now, there’s a let-up from the 27th through the 31st. The swell is either too big, too windy, or the conditions are just messy. The 27th has a 13ft S swell with a short 8-second period, which is just a lumpy mess with fresh cross-shore wind. Avoid.

The real gem then comes on the 29th of July. Wednesday morning offers 7ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the wind is offshore from the NE. That’s glassy, clean, and the energy is strong (2024). This is an excellent, clean session for experienced surfers.

The 30th and 31st are a bit more moderate. Thursday the 30th morning has 6ft SW with a 13-second period and clean cross-off wind. Then Friday the 31st morning sees 5ft SW with a 13-second period, light cross-off, and the energy (721) is moderate. Good, but not the standout.

The first week of August starts small. The 1st and 2nd are fun little sessions for the longboard or a fish. Saturday the 1st has 4ft SW with a 12-second period, and the afternoon turns glassy. That’s lovely. Sunday the 2nd morning is similar with a clean offshore wind. But the 3rd and 4th are a real washout with poor conditions and fresh onshore winds.

Then, look out for Wednesday the 5th of August. That one is a distant promise. Morning sees 8ft SW with a 16-second period, light cross-off wind from the ESE, and strong energy (2874). That’s a very long period groundswell – it’s going to have a lot of power and clean lines, but it’s for experienced surfers only. The 6th of August also has a nice 7ft SW swell in the afternoon, going glassy. That’s a proper session.

So, the best on offer? Friday the 24th and Wednesday the 29th of July are the absolute standouts. Big, clean, powerful SW groundswells with light winds. Saturday the 25th and Wednesday the 6th of August are also well worth the paddle. The rest is either too big, too small, or too windy.

Rusty.

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