Goukamma River Mouth surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 05 Feb 2026 SAST
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Goukamma River Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Goukamma River Mouth sea temperature is
23.5° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Goukamma River Mouth this week:

The surf forecast for Goukamma River Mouth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Goukamma River Mouth in the next 12 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 5th Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 9th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 8th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Goukamma River Mouth over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
1
2
2
0
2
0
0
3
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SW
1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
2.1
SSW
1.7
SSE
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1.9
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)1110111011111010101010911101010107889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)183208224170308297281316498475622736724394286269192352240229220
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
15
SSE
5
WNW
10
SE
15
SE
5
E
15
SW
15
SW
15
W
20
WSW
15
SSW
10
E
15
SE
20
ESE
15
E
15
SE
25
ESE
10
ENE
10
SSE
20
W
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
oncrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:52PM
1.62
6:13AM
1.73
6:21PM
1.50
6:41AM
1.60
6:48PM
1.38
7:09AM
1.45
7:17PM
1.24
7:40AM
1.30
7:53PM
1.10
8:28AM
1.16
9:27PM
0.97
11:08AM
1.07
1:00AM
1.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:54AM
0.17
11:56PM
0.14
12:23PM
0.27
12:22AM
0.26
12:52PM
0.39
12:48AM
0.40
1:22PM
0.52
1:17AM
0.54
1:59PM
0.65
1:53AM
0.69
3:10PM
0.77
3:20AM
0.82
6:33PM
0.77
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Sunrise5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--
Sunset-7:30--7:30--7:29--7:28--7:27--7:25--7:24-
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
111-----31-2--------2
Temp. °C242922242522252421222321242320252622302823
Feels °C (?)272925252523262421212221232119252422302822
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Information about the Goukamma River Mouth Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Goukamma River Mouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Goukamma River Mouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Goukamma River Mouth 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 (Goukamma River Mouth) 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 Goukamma River Mouth 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Garden Route? If you are looking for accommodation near Goukamma River Mouth, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Garden Route, consider staying in Knysna which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Garden Route where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Plettenberg Bay which is 39 km (24 miles) away, George, Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn.

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