Voelklip
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Good wave on small to medium clean swell and with no wind or light offshore. (3-6foot)
Atmosphere:
Be nice to the 'locals'. Is crowded in holiday summer season. (Dec -feb)
Additional Info:
One of Hermanus's better known waves, it can get very good under the right conditions an theres is always a wave here to be found. The rights are better. On low tide it often produces good solid barrels. Alot of bodyboarders on this spot.
Location
Loading...Access
Easy to find, jugo to Hermanus then to Voelklip beach.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Urchins, Rocks, Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Hawston
5.30 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Sandbaai
5.76 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Onrus
9.25 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |