Voelklip Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look what's been cooking for our stretch of coast.

We’ve got a solid run on the way, but it kicks off with a bit of a patience test. The early part of the week is a write-off, with messy conditions and poor surf. Wednesday and Thursday are a no-go, with choppy, cross-shore winds and middling swell. You’re better off waxing your board and waiting.

The first real window opens up on Friday morning, the 24th of July. This is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a clean 10 ft SW groundswell rolling in with a long 15-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the ENE. The water temp is sitting at 60°, which is bang on average for this time of year – nothing out of the ordinary. The combined energy is pumping at 4286, so there’s plenty of power. This is a standout for experienced surfers; the size is up there, and the quality is excellent. The only rub is that with this long period, it might be a bit too straight for a beach break, but Voelklip is a reef, so it should handle it beautifully. Crowds are a possibility here, so get in early.

Saturday morning, the 25th, keeps the good times rolling. Still a solid 8 ft from the SW, with a cross-offshore breeze keeping things clean. The energy is still strong at 2406. Not quite as punchy as Friday, but still a quality session for those who know what they’re doing.

Sunday morning, the 26th, sees the swell ease back to 6 ft, but the wind turns glassy from the SSE. The energy is down to 1168, but clean, glassy 6 ft surf on a reef is a beautiful thing. A great option for the intermediate crew looking to get some smooth rides.

Monday morning, the 27th, is a bit of a mixed bag with a 6 ft SW swell and cross-offshore winds, but the afternoon blows up alarmingly. The models are calling for a 12 ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, but the energy reading is 6178, and the note says it’s predicted to be too big for the break. That’s a warning bell. This one is for experts only, and even then, it might be a washing machine. Keep an eye on the tides.

After that, we settle into a long, consistent run of clean, smaller waves. Tuesday the 28th through to the end of the month offers 5 ft to 8 ft SW swell, mostly with cross-offshore breezes. The energy drops from 3132 down to 677, but the quality is consistently clean. Nothing giant, but plenty of fun, workable waves. The 31st of July and 1st of August see the swell bottom out around 4 ft, but with glassy conditions, it’s perfect for a longboard.

The real standout, however, is looking like the 5th and 6th of August. This is a long-range call, so take it with a pinch of salt, but it’s a monster. The 5th afternoon is showing a 20 ft SW groundswell with an 18-second period – that’s very long period, proper groundswell. The energy is astronomical at 21095. The 6th is even bigger, with 21 ft to 23 ft SW swell. The wind is cross-shore, but for a reef like Voelklip, this is going to be a serious, XXL event. The notes again say it’s predicted to be too big for the break. This is not a day for the faint of heart. Only the absolute top-tier experts should even consider it, and even then, it’s a massive risk. For the rest of us, it’ll be a day to watch from the cliffs.

The pick of the fortnight? Friday the 24th of July. That’s the one clear standout with the best blend of size, clean conditions, and quality. Lock it in.

Rusty.

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