Velzyland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the upcoming surf for Velzyland.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but hold onto your boards because the window kicks off on the morning of Thursday, August 27th. That morning is where the real action is at, with a solid 4ft groundswell out of the SSE, packing a long 16-second period and moderate wave energy (830). The wind is light and cross-off, making for some clean conditions. This isn't just good—it’s the standout of the whole forecast. That afternoon it goes glassy with the same size swell, just a tad shorter period at 15 seconds, and the energy still solid (684). The water is sitting at 71°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want a spring suit.

The morning of Friday the 28th still has some rideable 3ft SSE swell with a 13-second period and clean conditions thanks to a cross-off northerly, but the energy drops to moderate (251). Friday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and picks up, and the quality goes south quickly.

From Friday afternoon all the way through to the end of the first week of September, it’s basically a write-off. We're looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak swells or no swell at all, often with strong, lumpy winds. There's a solid gap of poor surf from the afternoon of the 28th through the morning of September 4th.

Things perk up again on the morning of Friday, September 4th. That morning we get a clean, glassy morning with a 2ft SSE swell, 11-second period, and moderate wave energy (237). It’s not the size of the first day, but the conditions will be tidy. The afternoon tries to bump up to 4ft, but it’s a short-period 6-second windswell from the ESE with a cross-onshore wind making it messy.

Beyond that, the outlook for the second week looks pretty grim. There are some small pulses of long-period swell, but they’re tiny—0.7ft to 1.0ft—and often paired with onshore or cross-shore winds. The morning of Thursday, September 10th, shows a 2ft E swell with a 12-second period and light cross-shore wind, but the energy is still minimal (120). Nothing worth paddling out for, really.

So, if you’re looking for the best on offer, point your board at the morning of Thursday, August 27th at Velzyland. It’s the only true standout in this 16-day run. Get it while it’s good, because the waiting game after that is long.

Rusty.

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