Voelklip Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let's have a look at what's on the table for Voelklip.

We've got a bit of a wait on our hands, to be honest. The next few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some clear standouts if you're patient. The water's sitting at about 59°, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

Kicking off on Saturday the 29th, the morning is actually looking alright. We've got a 4ft swell from the WSW with a nice 13-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the NNE. The combined energy is moderate (705), and it's going to be clean. Saturday afternoon turns into a bit of a mess though – the wind swings onshore and the swell jumps up, so that's a miss.

Sunday the 30th is a write-off with cross-shore winds messing up a decent 8ft SW swell. Not worth your time.

Now, Monday the 31st is where it gets interesting. Early morning, we're looking at glassy conditions with a clean 6ft SW swell (11-second period). The energy has dropped a bit (830) but it's going to be clean and fun for a beginner to intermediate session. This is a solid option.

Tuesday the 1st of September has some serious size pushing in – 8ft from the SW with a 13-second period. The energy is strong (2031), but the wind is cross-shore. It's a bit of a handful, but for the experienced crew, there will be some bombs out there. By the afternoon it's pushing 10ft and cross-onshore, so that's too messy.

Wednesday the 2nd of September is another one to circle. The morning sees a solid 10ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the east. The energy is very strong (3020). This is big, powerful, and clean – only for experts. The afternoon sees the wind swing and the size drop a little, but the morning window is the pick.

We then hit a bit of a lull from Thursday the 3rd through to the weekend. There's some size, but the wind is all over the shop – strong cross-shore or onshore, making it a choppy mess. By Saturday the 5th, it's dropping right off, with a tiny 3ft swell in the afternoon.

Then we get another belter. Sunday the 6th of September. The morning is calling out for it – glassy conditions, a 5ft SW swell, but with a very long 15-second period. The energy is moderate (1107), and the description says it's excellent for experienced surfers. That long period will wrap nicely around the reef at Voelklip, giving it some real push and shape. That's the standout of the whole forecast. Just be aware, with a period that long, the sets will be a bit more spaced out, but the wait is worth it.

The following week is a bit of a letdown. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are cross-onshore and messy. The swell sticks around at 5ft to 4ft, but the wind ruins it. From Wednesday the 9th right through to Thursday the 10th, it drops to tiny, weak waves with poor conditions.

But then, just when you think it's done, Friday the 11th of September morning delivers. A glassy session with a 4ft swell from the WSW and a very long 16-second period. The energy is moderate (808). That's another quality, clean window for those who can handle the long period.

Saturday the 12th sees a bigger 7ft swell from the WSW, but the wind is cross-shore, making it a bit lumpy. And Sunday the 13th brings more size (8ft) but onshore winds.

So, to wrap it up: the absolute best on offer is Sunday the 6th of September morning at Voelklip. Glassy, a long-period 5ft SW swell, and a reef setup that will love it. It's a true standout. The Monday the 31st of August morning is your best bet for something a bit more manageable and clean. The Wednesday the 2nd of September morning is for the hardcore crew only, with massive, clean waves. The Friday the 11th of September morning is another promising, clean session.

Rusty.

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