Surf Forecasts:
Voelklip surf forecast from 8 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with 2,201 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period with SW 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 08) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Voelklip in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Voelklip over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sun 14 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1736 | 1589 | 1430 | 925 | 678 | 786 | 963 | 999 | 946 | 924 | 1256 | 2201 | 586 | 551 | 400 | 448 | 1504 | 1631 | 1520 | 1062 | 829 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:13PM1.27m | 8:36AM1.11m | 9:15PM1.29m | 9:51AM1.12m | 10:19PM1.33m | 11:04AM1.17m | 11:22PM1.40m | 12:08PM1.26m | 00:21AM1.48m | 1:05PM1.35m | 1:16AM1.56m | 1:57PM1.44m | 2:09AM1.62m | 2:47PM1.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:34AM0.52m | 2:38PM0.48m | 3:45AM0.48m | 3:47PM0.49m | 4:54AM0.40m | 4:58PM0.46m | 5:57AM0.30m | 6:03PM0.40m | 6:53AM0.20m | 7:03PM0.31m | 7:45AM0.11m | 7:58PM0.23m | 8:35AM0.05m | ||||||||
— | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | |
5:38 | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | E 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
1736 | 1589 | 1430 | 925 | 678 | 786 | 963 | 999 | 946 | 924 | 1256 | 2 | 586 | 551 | 349 | 448 | 1504 | 1631 | 1520 | 1062 | 829 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 10 | — | SSW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 11 | W 11 | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
20 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 35 | 20 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 22 | — | 353 | 353 | 400 | 281 | — | — | 46 | 15 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | — | W 8 | E 9 | — | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | E 11 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | 254 | 10 | 10 | 60 | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | SE 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 2201 | — | — | — | — | 277 | 273 | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 93 | 27 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.











