Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

First off, the water temp is sitting right around average for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary here. Vredenberg Point is a point break setup, and it’s exposed to that SW swell, which is exactly what it wants to see.

We’ve got a bit of a quiet start, but things really start to fire up on Friday, July 24th. That morning is the standout for the whole outlook. We’re looking at a solid 12 ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at a strong 4749. The wind is light and offshore from the SE, keeping conditions glassy and clean. That said, this is a big swell – over 8 ft – so it’s really only for experienced surfers. Beginners should sit this one out.

Saturday the 25th morning is another good call. The swell drops to a more manageable 6 ft SW, still with a nice 13-second period. The combined energy is still strong at 2062, and we’ve got light offshore SE winds again for clean faces. This is a much friendlier size for a wider range of surfers, but crowds are possible here at times, so keep that in mind.

After that, we hit a pretty long dry spell. From Sunday afternoon all the way through to the end of the month and into early August, the conditions get sloppy. Strong winds, lumpy cross-chop, and poor surf quality dominate. The swell sticks around but the wind ruins it, and there are several days with near-gale-force gusts. That’s about a week of mostly unrideable stuff.

Then, we get another glimmer on Tuesday morning, August 4th. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and we’ve got a 6 ft WSW swell with a 13-second period. The combined energy is a strong 1821, and it’s clean. This is a solid option for experienced surfers again. The afternoon and Wednesday morning, August 5th, see the swell jump back up to 10 ft to 12 ft, but those are once again too big for most and only suitable for experts.

So, bottom line: if you’re an experienced surfer, the best bet is the morning of Friday, July 24th for that big, powerful SW groundswell and clean conditions. For something a bit more approachable, Saturday morning July 25th is your next best window. After that, you’re waiting until Tuesday morning, August 4th for another clean session, but the size is back up.

Keep an eye on the forecasts, because long-range standouts like that August 4th window are promising but not locked in.

Rusty.

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