Voelklip Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s break down what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Monday the 24th into Tuesday will see some swell, but the conditions are a bit average. Monday morning has a 6ft WSW swell, but it’s cross-shore with a bit of wind bump, and the energy is moderate (782). The afternoon drops to 5ft, but it’s even more choppy. Not really worth paddling out for.

The real action starts to build on Tuesday the 25th. The morning brings a nice 8ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, giving the waves some real punch. The wind is cross-off and clean, and the energy is strong (2609). That’s a solid session for intermediate to advanced surfers. The afternoon holds at 8ft, still clean. This is a standout window.

Wednesday the 26th is a bit of a let down. The swell fades to 4ft, and while the wind is still cross-off, the fresh breeze will have things a bit bumpy. The energy is moderate (1161). Thursday the 27th morning is a gem, though. Glassy conditions at Voelklip on a 5ft SSW swell. The energy is moderate (831), but the glassy conditions make it look like a dream for a quiet paddle. That’s a real highlight.

Friday the 28th is another good one. The morning is clean with a 4ft S swell, and the afternoon gets even better – a 3ft WSW swell with a 14-second period and offshore wind. That’s a clean, gentle wave, perfect for a longboard or a funboard.

Now, we hit a rough patch from Saturday the 29th all the way through to the end of the first week of September. The wind turns onshore and strong, with 7ft to 8ft WSW swells, but the conditions are choppy and lumpy. Energy is moderate to strong (652 to 2031), but the wind is just ruining it. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during this time.

The real stand-out, though, is Tuesday the 1st of September. The morning is glassy and clean, with a 7ft SW swell. The wind is dead calm, and the energy is moderate (1118). The forecast says it’s excellent for experienced surfers, and with that glassy surface, it’s going to be a session to remember. The afternoon is a bit more marginal with onshore wind, so the morning is the session.

The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are a write-off – strong winds, big messy swell in the 10ft to 15ft range, with very strong energy (up to 5630). That’s for experts only, and even then, the wind is nasty. The 4th of September has a cleaner 7ft S swell, but it’s still cross-onshore. The 5th and 6th of September have some big SW groundswell (10ft, 14-second period), but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s choppy.

The last chance in the window is Tuesday the 8th of September. It’s a clean 4ft WSW swell with a light cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate (736). It’s a nice, clean little wave to finish the run.

Best on offer: The glassy morning of Thursday the 27th of August for a clean, fun session, and the glassy morning of Tuesday the 1st of September for a bigger, more powerful wave. Both are at Voelklip, a very consistent reef break that can get a crowd, so get in early.

Rusty.

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