Voelklip Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's look at what's coming down the line.

First up, we’ve got Voelklip. A solid, very consistent reef setup that takes swell from the south-west. The water’s at 59°, just a hair cooler than normal for the season – nothing to worry about.

The first couple of days are a bit of a bust. Tuesday the 1st kicks off with an 8-foot SW swell, but the wind is cross-on, making it a messy, choppy mess. Not worth getting wet for. Wednesday the 2nd is where it’s at. The morning is absolutely glassy, with a clean 10-foot SW swell packing that long 13-second period. The energy is strong (2802), so there’s proper power in the water. This is the standout of the whole forecast – for experienced surfers, this will be firing. The sets will have some punch, and that offshore breeze will keep the faces smooth as glass. It’ll be a paddle, but the reward will be there.

Thursday the 3rd goes downhill fast. The swell drops a bit to 8 feet, but the wind swings onshore and picks up. By the afternoon, a strong cross-shore wind and rain showers trash it completely. Friday and Saturday are a total washout, with brutal 25 mph winds and the swell shrinking to under 3 feet. That’s a dead spell of a few days.

We get a glimmer on Sunday the 6th with a 5-foot swell and a very long 16-second period from the SW. The energy is moderate (1647), but the cross-off wind is too strong at 25 mph. It’ll be clean but blown out, maybe for the die-hards.

Now, circle Monday the 7th on the calendar. The wind goes offshore from the NE, light at 6 mph, and we’ve got a clean 4-foot SSW swell. It’s not huge, but that offshore wind will make it super fun for the shortboard. The crowd can be a factor here sometimes, but for a clean, solid session, this is the pick of the second week.

Tuesday the 8th is small and glassy in the morning, but only 2 feet – a longboard day at best. After that, the forecast goes quiet for a while. There’s a long gap with very little to recommend.

The next real highlight doesn’t roll in until Tuesday the 15th of September. That morning, a 6-foot SSW swell with a 12-second period combines with light cross-off wind, rated excellent for experienced surfers. By the afternoon it goes absolutely glassy with that same 6-foot swell. The energy is moderate (1047), but the quality looks like it’ll be there. This is the other standout – a long-range call, so keep your fingers crossed, but it’s looking promising.

Rusty.

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