Voelklip Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s get into it.

Alright, the next couple of weeks are gonna check all the boxes for those who like it steep and punchy. The standout is Voelklip, and it’s on the radar for some proper sessions. The water temp is sitting about where you’d expect for this time of year—nothing wild.

Sunday 5th starts off small. We’ve got a 2ft SSW groundswell with a clean 14-second period off a light NNW breeze on the morning. Combined energy is 353 (moderate). It’s small but clean—nice little warm-up. By the afternoon, it’s already jumpin’ to 5ft from the W but with a weak 8-second period and a cross-on breeze, so it’ll look a bit bumpy. Not the pick.

Monday 6th is where the week starts cookin’. Morning session sees a 7ft WSW swell with 11 seconds, light offshore NE wind at 6 mph. Clean lines, and the energy is pumping at 1017 (strong). This is solid for experienced surfers. Afternoon stays similar size but wind swings cross-on, so the morning is the call.

Tuesday 7th is a beauty. Morning glass-off, WSW groundswell at 7ft with a 12-second period, and combined energy of 1339 (strong). Afternoon cleans up even more—8ft SW, 12 seconds, glassy conditions, and energy at 1496. That’s your top window early in the week. Short period? No, it’s long enough to shape up nicely on this reef. Expect it to be a bit lined-up with clean faces.

Wednesday 8th still has size—7ft to 8ft SW swell with 13 seconds—but morning is cross-on. The afternoon saves it with a cross-off ESE breeze at 9 mph, clean conditions, and energy jumping to 2689 (very strong). Good for experienced surfers again.

Thursday 9th through Friday 10th keep the 7ft to 8ft SW/SSW swell running with 12-14 second periods, but the wind picks up—moderate cross-off at 12-18 mph. Still clean, but the chop will be there. Energy stays strong (1431 to 2647). Crowds are possible at Voelklip, so expect some company.

Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th see the swell dropping back to 3ft-7ft with shorter period and a persistent cross-off breeze. The energy drops off under 1000. Not the best, but still rideable.

Monday 13th through Tuesday 14th is a lull—small 2ft to 4ft swell, cross or poor conditions, and energy well under 600. Honestly, it’s a couple of days to give it a miss or check a different spot.

Now, Wednesday 15th—that’s a little gem hiding in the second week. Morning glass-off, 4ft SW groundswell at 14 seconds, combined energy 471 (moderate). Afternoon gets even better: 4ft WSW with 14 seconds, glassy, and energy at 585. Clean, long-period lines. Not huge, but perfect for a longboard or a mid-length.

Thursday 16th gets blown out by strong cross-off winds, not great.

Friday 17th sees the next pulse—10ft SW swell with 12-13 seconds, but it’s cross-on with rain showers. Energy surges to 2938 and then 5581 (very strong), but the surface will be choppy. If you’re a strong paddler and don’t mind a bit of mess, it’s there, but it’s not the cleanest.

Saturday 18th drops a bit to 7ft SW, still cross-on and choppy. Less exciting.

Sunday 19th and Monday 20th are the real standouts of the whole run. Sunday morning brings 7ft SW swell at 14 seconds, light offshore NNE wind, and energy at 2679 (very strong). Clean and powerful. Sunday afternoon goes glassy at 8ft WSW with 14 seconds, energy 2258. Monday the 20th keeps the glassy morning with 6ft WSW swell at 13 seconds, energy 1265. That whole weekend into Monday is your best bet—clean, solid, and the reef will be handling it beautifully. If you can get out there, don’t hesitate.

So, the standout window is Tuesday 7th and then Sunday 19th through Monday 20th. The first one is more certain; the second week looks promising but keep an eye on wind shifts. Voelklip is consistent and exposed to the SSW, so when it lines up, it’s a gem.

Catch ya out there.
— Rusty

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