Clean Forecast Sets the Stage for Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro This Weekend

With just days to go until the Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro QS 2,000 and Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Junior, the forecast is shaping up beautifully for three days of high-performance surfing at one of South Africa’s most iconic point breaks.

Current forecasts indicate consistent surf in the two-to-three-foot range throughout the event window. This is 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.

Mechanical Right-Hander

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.

Louise Lepront © Pierre Tostee / WSL

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, is located just around the corner from Victoria Bay. It has a long history of producing quality competition conditions when required.

Opening Function

The countdown for the Rip Vic Bay Surf Pro begins on Thursday evening with the official opening function at The Pottery in George. Starting at 6 pm on 18 June, the gathering will bring together competitors, sponsors, partners and event officials ahead of three days of competition at Victoria Bay.

Slade Prestwich © 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 and Sir Fruit. Also, Bliz Eyewear, Bilt Surfboards International, Betify, Yeti, Red Bull, The Royal St Andrews Hotel and Harcourts South Africa.

Watch Live

The Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro will be broadcast live on WorldSurfLeague.com and on the free WSL app. This will bring all the action from Victoria Bay to a global audience.

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