Voelklip Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Voelklip.

Right now things are a bit of a write-off, but don't get disheartened. The first proper window opens up on Monday morning, July 20th, and that’s where we’ll start seeing some real potential. The wait is only a day or so.

Monday morning, July 20th, the wind will be a glassy, light NNW puff, and we’ve got a clean 6 ft SW swell rolling in. The wave energy is moderate (560). It’s a reef break, very consistent, and ideal for beginners with a NE offshore that grooms it. Crowds can show up sometimes, so you might have to share it. That morning window is the pick of the early part of the week.

Then Tuesday morning, July 21st, it gets seriously good for the experienced crew. The swell bumps up to 8 ft from the SW, the period stretches out to a juicy 14 seconds, and it’s glassy with a NE breeze. The energy jumps to strong (2083). This is a classic groundswell setup; the long period will make it a bit walled at a beach, but on a reef like Voelklip, it’s going to be lined up and powerful. This is a standout session.

Thursday afternoon, July 23rd, looks tasty too, with a 8 ft SW swell and a clean SE cross-off breeze. The energy is strong (2114). The waves will have plenty of push.

Now for the serious highlight: Friday morning, July 24th. This is the biggest pulse of the whole outlook. We’re looking at a solid 10 ft SW swell, 14-second period, and an ENE cross-off keeping it clean. The combined energy is very strong (4213). This is big, powerful, expert-only territory. If you’ve got the skills and the nerve, this is absolute gold. The reef will handle it beautifully.

Saturday morning, July 25th, hangs in there with a 8 ft SW swell and cross-off winds, clean and punchy. Energy is still very strong (3015).

The following week eases off, but it stays clean. Sunday morning, July 26th, is 6 ft SW with a cross-off, clean and fun. Energy backs off to a moderate 1053. Monday the 27th is similar, 6 ft to 7 ft, still clean with cross-off winds.

Tuesday morning, July 28th, brings a nice 7 ft SSE swell with a NE offshore wind. That’s clean and glassy for the afternoon, with a 5 ft SW groundswell that’ll have some real glide. The water temp is sitting at 16°C (60°F), which is right about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual, just a normal winter wetsuit session.

From Thursday, July 30th, onward, it drops back to smaller 4 ft to 5 ft SW swells, but the winds stay favorable. The morning of August 1st has glassy conditions with a 3 ft, 16-second long-period groundswell. It’ll be small but lined up and clean.

There's a bit of a blow-out on Sunday, August 2nd, with strong onshore wind, so that day is a skip. Then Monday, August 3rd, morning gets glassy again with a clean 4 ft SW swell.

So, to sum it up: the standout is undeniably Friday morning, July 24th, with that 10 ft beast. The second best is Tuesday morning, July 21st, and Saturday morning, July 25th, both offering powerful, clean waves for those who can handle it.

Rusty.

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