Vredenberg Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, c'mon in, grab a coffee. Let's have a look at what's coming up for Vredenberg Point over the next couple of weeks.

So, overall, it's a patchy run. We've got some really nice, clean windows in the first week, but the second week turns into a bit of a beast with some serious size and messy wind. You gotta pick your moments.

Week One: The Clean Window

We kick off on Thursday, July 30th with some decent energy. The morning is looking sweet with a 5ft SW groundswell (period 13 seconds) and glassy conditions. The water's sitting at 58°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want a thicker spring suit. The combined energy is moderate (784). That Thursday morning session is a real standout for the early part of the week.

Friday, July 31st, sees the swell drop a touch to 4ft, but it's still a clean SW groundswell with a light cross-offshore breeze. Good, fun waves.

But the real gem of the first week looks to be Saturday, August 1st. The morning has a 4ft swell from the WSW, period 14 seconds, and it's showing offshore wind from the ENE. The energy is up there (672). That's going to be clean, lined-up and all yours. The afternoon glass-off is a bonus too.

The Big Hump (August 5th - 10th)

Now, look here. From Wednesday, August 5th through to the following Monday, the swell really pumps up, but it's not for the faint-hearted. We're seeing 10ft to 15ft SW groundswells with very long periods (up to 15 seconds). The combined energy skyrockets into the thousands (4099-5472), which is very strong. The problem is, for a point break, this much water moving is going to make it gnarly and difficult. The wind also gets messy, especially from the 7th onwards with strong onshore breezes. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a tow-in crew or maybe even kite surfers than your standard paddle session. The size is too big for this spot, so unless you're an absolute expert, give it a wide berth.

Week Two: The Clean-Up

After the chaos, things settle down. Tuesday, August 11th morning is a highlight. The swell has dropped to a more manageable 8ft from the SSW, but it's a shorter period (9 seconds). The wind is a clean cross-offshore. The energy is still moderate (1352). This is a solid, punchy option for experienced surfers.

Then we get a fantastic late run. Wednesday, August 12th morning has a 5ft SW groundswell with a very long 15-second period and a clean offshore wind. That's a proper groundswell, and it'll peel beautifully down the point. A bit of crowd likely, but totally worth it.

Finally, Friday, August 14th morning looks like a good way to finish the run. Clean conditions again with a 5ft WSW swell and a light cross-offshore breeze. Solid energy (908) for a fun, cruisy session.

So, the standout calls are the Thursday 30th morning and the Saturday 1st morning for the first week, and then the Wednesday 12th morning for the second week. Keep an eye on the forecast, though, because the second week is further out, so it's promising but not set in stone.

Rusty.

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