Voelklip Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks at Voelklip. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there are a couple of real standout sessions on the horizon if you’re patient.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual there. For Friday the 28th, the morning’s your best bet. It’s small, with 4ft of south swell and glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate at 493. It’s clean, but not exactly firing. Afternoon goes a bit wobbly with a cross-on wind and a smaller, longer period WSW swell that’s more of a waiting game.

Saturday the 29th is where we start to see some life. The morning is absolute glass – dead calm, no wind, with 4ft of WSW swell and a long 13-second period. The energy jumps up to 708, and the water will be clean as a mirror. This is a solid, fun little session for anyone.

Now, if you want the real highlight of the whole run, look to Wednesday the 2nd of September. That morning, a serious 15ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period is pushing in. The combined energy is a massive 9408 – that’s strong to very strong. The wind is off-shore and clean. But here’s the thing: this swell is too big for this break. It’s only for experts. If you’re not experienced, stay on the sand and watch. The afternoon stays big at 12ft with a 15-second period, still clean, but again, not for the faint of heart. That long-period groundswell will be breaking straight at a beach break, so it’s best left to the pros on the reefs and points.

After that, things get a bit messy. The wind picks up strong from the east-southeast through the end of the first week and into the start of the second, creating lumpy, choppy conditions. There’s a brief window on Saturday the 5th of September – a morning with 7ft of SE swell, a 11-second period, and clean off-shore winds from the NE. The energy is 1252, which is moderate to strong, and it’s an excellent option for experienced surfers. But the afternoon turns onshore and messy.

The second week is quieter. By Monday the 7th of September, we’re back to small, clean, glassy conditions with 2ft of WSW swell and a 13-second period. It’s a nice, relaxed morning for a longboard or a fun board. Wednesday the 9th of September also has a clean afternoon session with 3ft of WSW swell and a moderate off-shore wind. It’s small but tidy. Friday the 11th of September has a couple of clean, small windows too, with 2ft to 3ft of swell.

Overall, the best on offer is definitely the Wednesday the 2nd of September morning for the big, expert-only groundswell. The second best is Saturday the 5th of September morning for experienced surfers looking for a solid, clean session. For everyone else, stick to the smaller, glassy mornings in the first few days and the second week.

Rusty.

Read more