Voelklip Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, I’ve had a good look at the charts for Voelklip, and let me tell you, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a rollercoaster. We’ve got some proper thumping swells on the way, but the wind and size are going to make it a tricky one to call.

Right now, there’s some solid, but messy surf. Thursday morning (16th July) sees a 8ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-onshore, ruining it. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is just about normal for this time of year.

The first real standout I can see is Friday morning (17th July). We’ve got a 6ft SW swell, but the magic is in the wind – glassy, absolutely dead calm. It’s a reef break, so that long-period groundswell (11 seconds) will line up nicely. It won’t be huge, but it’ll be clean, and you’ll have a good chance at getting some. The energy is moderate (819). Keep an eye out for crowds, they do pop up here sometimes.

The surf picks up again a bit on Monday morning (20th July) with clean 4ft waves, but it’s small.

Now, we’ve got a real beast coming in around the 21st. The swell builds fast, hitting 13ft on Tuesday afternoon and 15ft on Wednesday morning. That is heavy, heavy stuff. The wind is going to be howling from the NW, creating messy, cross-chop conditions. This is kite-surf territory for sure, unless you’re a proper charger with a big wave gun.

The big cleanup comes on Thursday the 23rd. We’re looking at a 15ft SW swell with glassy, offshore winds. The energy is monstrous (7358). The problem is, that’s way too big for most. It’s strictly for experts and the brave.

Friday the 24th is still serious, with a 10ft SW swell (14s period) but clean. This is still very big, but more manageable for very experienced surfers.

The following Saturday (25th July) is another day of absolute giants – a 13ft SW swell with a 17-second period. That is a seriously long-period groundswell. It will be glassy in the morning, but it’s a big, powerful ocean. If you can handle it, it’s a special day.

After that, things settle down. Sunday the 26th has clean 7ft+ waves that start to become more manageable, and the pattern continues into the start of the next week with 5ft to 7ft swells and clean conditions for the more experienced.

Best bet for the average surfer? Friday morning (17th July). Glassy, clean, and a decent 6ft SW swell. It’s not huge, but it’s the sweet spot of size and conditions.

For the big wave crew, you’re looking at Thursday the 23rd and the morning of Saturday the 25th. They are the standouts for sheer power, but bring your A-game and all your courage.

Rusty.

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