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Voelklip surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 10 Apr 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Voelklip surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Voelklip sea temperature is
19.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Voelklip this week:
The surf forecast for Voelklip over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Voelklip in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 10th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 15th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 15th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Voelklip over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1218 | 1021 | 1069 | 932 | 695 | 546 | 437 | 258 | 159 | 614 | 905 | 921 | 1721 | 2885 | 3314 | 2573 | 4447 | 3009 | 2805 | 1651 | 593 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | glass | cross- off | cross | off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 10:18PM 1.00 | 10:46AM 1.00 | 11:42PM 1.12 | 12:00PM 1.11 | 12:29AM 1.27 | 12:47PM 1.24 | 1:05AM 1.42 | 1:26PM 1.37 | 1:40AM 1.57 | 2:04PM 1.49 | 2:15AM 1.69 | 2:41PM 1.58 | 2:52AM 1.76 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:16PM 0.66 | 4:46AM 0.72 | 5:14PM 0.60 | 6:05AM 0.59 | 6:12PM 0.49 | 6:49AM 0.44 | 6:53PM 0.37 | 7:25AM 0.28 | 7:29PM 0.25 | 8:00AM 0.13 | 8:05PM 0.15 | 8:35AM 0.01 | 8:42PM 0.08 | 9:12AM -0.06 | |||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | ||
| Sunset | 6:25 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 23 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 19 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | ||
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Information about the Voelklip Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Voelklip provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Voelklip can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Voelklip surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Voelklip) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Voelklip may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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