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Goukamma River Mouth surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 02 Aug 2025 SAST
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 Saturday (Aug 02) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7ft and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0ft and 11s. Another secondary swell of 3ft and 5s 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 15ft 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1ft 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 03) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 2nd Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 5th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 5th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Goukamma River Mouth over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 0.3in), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 84°F on Sun afternoon, min 55°F on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 61°F on Thu morning, min 52°F on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue night, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1649 | 766 | 645 | 523 | 729 | 951 | 1605 | 4110 | 7530 | 9719 | 13171 | 3482 | 2312 | 2049 | 868 | 1827 | 2162 | 7071 | 6418 | 4684 | 2830 | ||
Wind (mph) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross | glass | glass | ||
High Tide / height (ft) | 9:27PM 3.84 | 10:46AM 3.31 | 11:32PM 3.77 | 12:48PM 3.54 | 12:59AM 4.07 | 1:46PM 4 | 1:51AM 4.49 | 2:25PM 4.49 | 2:30AM 4.92 | 2:59PM 4.99 | 3:04AM 5.32 | 3:30PM 5.45 | 3:37AM 5.61 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 2:41PM 2.3 | 4:16AM 2.4 | 4:28PM 2.56 | 6:23AM 2.26 | 6:36PM 2.4 | 7:33AM 1.87 | 7:42PM 2 | 8:15AM 1.41 | 8:24PM 1.54 | 8:48AM 0.95 | 9:01PM 1.12 | 9:19AM 0.52 | 9:35PM 0.72 | 9:50AM 0.2 | |||||||||
Sat 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | ||
| Sunset | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | ||
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °F | 70 | 64 | 82 | 84 | 81 | 79 | 75 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 55 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 61 | 66 | 59 | 63 | ||
| Feels °F (?) | 63 | 55 | 73 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 55 | 50 | 48 | 45 | 48 | 52 | 50 | 54 | 52 | 55 | 57 | 61 | 57 | 61 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Garden Route
Still cross-shore at Goukamma River Mouth (moderate winds from the E at George Airport 32 miles from Goukamma River Mouth). 8ft 13s groundswell from the SSW with a 4ft 10s swell from the SE. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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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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