Surf Forecasts:
Voelklip surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,905 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with SSW swell.
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 Monday (Jun 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Voelklip in the next 16 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 15th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 17th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Voelklip over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri morning, light winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1037 | 527 | 464 | 222 | 568 | 573 | 933 | 1200 | 2905 | 2416 | 1618 | 1120 | 925 | 830 | 581 | 546 | 570 | 349 | 911 | 2538 | 2358 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:35PM1.57m | 3:50AM1.63m | 4:24PM1.59m | 4:39AM1.57m | 5:12PM1.57m | 5:29AM1.48m | 6:02PM1.54m | 6:19AM1.38m | 6:53PM1.48m | 7:12AM1.26m | 7:46PM1.40m | 8:11AM1.16m | 8:44PM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:24AM0.02m | 9:43PM0.14m | 10:11AM0.03m | 10:34PM0.15m | 10:57AM0.07m | 11:26PM0.19m | 11:44AM0.14m | 00:19AM0.26m | 12:31PM0.23m | 1:15AM0.34m | 1:20PM0.33m | 2:15AM0.41m | 2:14PM0.44m | 3:20AM0.47m | |||||||
7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
1037 | 527 | 464 | 222 | 568 | 573 | 933 | 1200 | 2905 | 2416 | 1618 | 1120 | 925 | 830 | 581 | 546 | 570 | 349 | 911 | 2538 | 2358 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 16 | — | — | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SE 7 | SW 16 | ESE 7 | SW 15 | SW 17 | — | S 7 |
119 | 77 | 50 | 147 | 6 | 217 | 37 | 59 | 1286 | — | — | 226 | 69 | 176 | 28 | 91 | 5 | 136 | 611 | — | 48 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | SW 10 | — | — | — | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SSE 8 | — | — |
2 | 2 | 8 | 35 | — | — | — | 96 | — | — | — | — | 90 | 15 | 49 | 91 | 132 | 95 | 21 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 7 | E 3 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 3 | E 3 | E 4 | ESE 6 | NE 3 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — |
— | — | 93 | 8 | 40 | 37 | 35 | 38 | 16 | 24 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 193 | 2 | — | — | 39 | 20 | 71 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 48 | 16 | 0 | 47 | 16 | 53 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










