Voelklip Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. This is Rusty, and I'm looking at the surf ahead for our little stretch of coast. We've got one spot to focus on, and it's a bit of a mixed bag.

The whole period is centered on Voelklip, a solid reef break. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

We start with a bang this Sunday the 23rd. The morning is looking prime. We've got a solid 7ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period, and the wind is glassy from the east. That's about as clean as it gets. The wave energy is strong at 1527, and for an experienced surfer, this is the standout session of the whole forecast. It's not for beginners, but for those who know the reef, it's going to be firing. The afternoon turns cross-on and gets a little messy.

Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th are a step down. Monday drops off a bit with lighter swell and tricky winds. Tuesday brings a bigger 8ft SW swell (energy hitting 2344), but the moderate wind from the east is cross-off shore. It's clean but not glassy, and the score isn't as high.

Then we get a few days of smaller, cleaner surf from Thursday the 27th through Friday the 28th. Thursday morning is glassy again with a 5ft S swell, and the energy is moderate at 834. Friday afternoon that glassy wind comes back, pairing with a longer 14-second period WSW swell. It's small, around 4ft, but the quality looks very good for a longboard or a funboard.

Saturday the 29th is a write-off. Strong, lumpy cross-onshore wind smashes the 7ft swell. Skip it.

Now, Sunday the 30th is another highlight. A clean, glassy morning with 7ft waves. The period is a short 9 seconds, so it's a bit weaker in energy (1083) and the sets will be more frequent, but for the size, the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers.

Monday the 31st is almost just as good. Glassy both morning and afternoon with a consistent 5ft to 6ft WSW swell. The afternoon session has a touch more energy (1112) and is rated excellent. This is a great day to be in the water.

September 1st (Tuesday) brings a bigger 8ft SW swell, but the wind works against it. It’s too big for a beginner, and the afternoon gets chopped up.

Then we hit a massive run of big, dangerous swell. From September 2nd through to the 5th, we see waves over 10ft and up to 13ft or even 16ft. The energy readings are off the charts (over 5000). The wind and tide may be favorable, but the surf is simply too big and powerful for Voelklip. This is for experts only, and even then, it's a serious call. The 4th and 5th get messy with strong cross-onshore winds.

The window closes out on September 7th (Monday morning) with another huge 13ft groundswell, but the wind is worse, making it a no-go.

Overall, the absolute best bet for a standout session is Sunday morning the 23rd at Voelklip – glassy, 7ft SW, and great energy. The second best is Monday afternoon the 31st – glassy, 5ft, and consistent. Don't mess with the big stuff in the first week of September unless you're a pro and know what you're doing.

Rusty.

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