Voelklip Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Voelklip.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the week ahead is going to build into some serious, heavy groundswell. The water temp is sitting at 15°C, which is pretty bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Sunday the 12th kicks things off with a clean, 4ft SSW swell (11 seconds), but it’s a bit weak with only moderate energy (522). The cross-off wind keeps it tidy, but it’s nothing to get too excited about. Monday the 13th is smaller, dropping to 3ft from the south, but the wind goes glassy in the morning and the afternoon is glassy too. It’s clean but small, with energy dropping (257). A fun little session if you’re just after a paddle.

Tuesday the 14th is a write-off – tiny, weak, and cross-onshore. Don’t bother.

Wednesday the 15th is where things start to get interesting. The morning is still small (3ft), but watch the afternoon – an 8ft SW groundswell rolls in with a 17-second period and massive energy (3506). That’s proper long-period stuff. It’s a reef break here, so that long period will give you clean, lined-up walls. Wind is glassy and straight onshore, so it might be a bit lumpy on the face, but the power is there.

Thursday the 16th is still big, 8ft to 7ft from the SW, but the wind is cross-onshore, making it messy. Still, the energy is strong (2080 / 1418) – this is more of a paddle-out for experienced surfers only.

Now, here’s the standout. Friday the 17th morning – this is the one to circle. 8ft SSW swell with a clean, cross-off wind from the ESE. The energy is huge (1714). The wave comment says excellent conditions for experienced surfers, and I’d back that. It’s still big, so if you’re not confident, sit this one out. But for the crew who know the reef, this is proper.

Saturday the 18th keeps the quality high. Morning is 7ft with a light offshore from the NE, clean. Then the afternoon goes glassy, 5ft from the SW, with energy still strong (1496). That afternoon glass-off is a gift.

Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th are smaller again, dropping to 3ft and 3ft, but both glassy. Nice for a recovery session or a beginner.

Then Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd see another big pulse – 12ft from the SW, with long periods (10-14 seconds). The wind is offshore or glassy, but the wave comment says it's too big for this break. That’s serious, heavy water. Only for the experts, and only if you know the reef well.

Thursday the 23rd is a write-off – strong, lumpy cross-winds make it a mess.

Friday the 24th morning is another standout: 8ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, clean cross-off wind. Energy is through the roof (4910). The build-up to this one is real – this is the kind of day you book off work for. Only for the brave though.

Saturday the 25th is still pumping, 8ft to 8ft, offshore and glassy, with energy over 3000. More excellent conditions for the experienced crew.

Sunday the 26th sees a 15ft morning swell, glassy, but it’s just too big – even for the experts. The afternoon drops to 13ft but gets cross-onshore. This is a watch-from-the-cliff day.

Monday the 27th is a nice tail-off: 8ft SSW, clean offshore, energy still solid (2331). A good way to finish the run.

The real standout: Friday the 17th morning. 8ft SSW groundswell, clean cross-off, long period, and the reef will handle it beautifully. Saturday the 18th afternoon is a close second – glassy, 5ft, just pure quality. Later on, Friday the 24th morning is also a monster day for the experts.

If you’re a beginner, stick to the smaller glassy days on the 13th, 19th, and 20th. Anything over 5ft here is a step up.

Rusty.

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