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The forecast is shaping up beautifully for three days of high-performance surfing at one of South Africa’s most iconic point breaks at the Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro QS 2,000 and Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Junior.
Current forecasts indicate consistent surf in the two-to-three-foot range throughout the event window, accompanied by light and variable winds. While not expected to be a giant swell event, the conditions look ideally suited to showcase the best surfers in the country, along with the international entries.
Louise Lepront – Photo by Pierre Tostee
For seasoned competitors, Victoria Bay’s long, mechanical right-hander often produces some of its best surfing when conditions are clean rather than oversized. The forecast is expected to provide plenty of opportunity for surfers to demonstrate the kind of speed, power, flow and high-risk surfing that judges reward.
While the forecast currently looks favourable, organisers will continue to monitor conditions throughout the week. Should surf heights drop significantly, nearby Herold’s Bay remains available as a backup venue. The picturesque beachbreak, located just around the corner from Victoria Bay, has a long history of producing quality competition conditions when required.
Slade Prestwich – Photo by Kody McGregor
The Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro QS 2,000 and Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Junior are supported by George Municipality, George Tourism, The Pottery, Sir Fruit, Bliz Eyewear, Bilt Surfboards International, Betify, Yeti, Red Bull, The Royal St Andrews Hotel and Harcourts South Africa.
