Gourits Mouth surf break

Gourits Mouth surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 26 Apr 2026 SAST
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Gourits Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Gourits Mouth sea temperature is
19.5° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gourits Mouth this week:

The surf forecast for Gourits Mouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gourits Mouth in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 26th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 26th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 30th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gourits Mouth over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun night, calm by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
!
!
2
!
4
!
!
3
1
2
2
4
!
4
3
3
4
4
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
9
3.5
SW
9
3.5
SW
11
2.4
S
11
3.5
SSW
11
3
SSW
11
3.5
S
12
3.5
S
13
3
SSE
13
2.5
SSE
13
2
SSE
12
1.6
SSE
11
2.5
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
15
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
1.4
SW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
516
1801
2774
1379
3150
2211
3578
4089
2810
2024
1138
615
3900
4788
2667
2005
1912
1943
1303
730
408
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
35
SW
35
WSW
35
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
15
SW
5
NNW
10
NE
20
E
10
E
10
SE
10
SSE
5
SW
5
W
25
SSW
10
N
15
NW
15
SW
5
ENE
10
NE
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
High Tide
1:01AM1.64m
1:26PM1.52m
1:39AM1.75m
2:02PM1.62m
2:12AM1.84m
2:34PM1.70m
2:42AM1.89m
3:04PM1.75m
3:11AM1.90m
3:33PM1.78m
3:40AM1.89m
4:01PM1.77m
4:08AM1.85m
Low Tide
6:46PM0.53m
7:29AM0.43m
7:29PM0.43m
8:04AM0.32m
8:04PM0.35m
8:34AM0.23m
8:35PM0.30m
9:01AM0.18m
9:04PM0.26m
9:28AM0.15m
9:32PM0.26m
9:54AM0.16m
10:00PM0.28m
10:21AM0.20m
part cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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7:03
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:07
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5:55
5:54
5:53
5:52
5:52
5:51
5:50
5:49
12
3
1
4
1
Temp °C
22
15
15
15
14
14
16
15
15
17
15
17
18
16
16
18
16
21
22
19
20
18
8
7
7
8
11
12
13
12
14
12
16
17
15
15
16
16
17
18
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
8
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
10
2.4
S
11
3.5
SSW
11
3
SSW
11
3.5
S
12
3.5
S
13
3
SSE
13
2.5
SSE
13
2
SSE
12
1.6
SSE
11
2.5
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
15
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
1.4
SW
10
Energy kJ
92
40
51
1379
2667
2211
3578
4089
2810
2024
1138
615
3900
4788
2667
2005
1912
1943
1303
730
408
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.2
SSE
13
0.5
E
10
0.3
E
10
1.4
SSE
13
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
10
1.2
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSE
11
0.7
SE
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.4
SSE
16
1
S
12
0.9
S
12
1
S
11
0.9
S
11
Energy kJ
55
17
48
17
711
18
8
268
208
613
465
302
117
38
13
86
297
220
242
181
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
14
0.1
S
19
0.3
E
10
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.3
E
10
0.6
SW
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.4
SSE
15
0.5
S
14
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
Energy kJ
20
7
19
25
86
133
17
75
7
7
7
8
8
76
107
81
163
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
9
3.5
SW
9
3.5
SW
11
2.4
WSW
10
3.5
SSW
11
Energy kJ
516
1801
2774
1138
3150
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
3
2
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
29
408
328
317
7
0
7
7
29
90
54
29
29
7
0
29
7
0
0
36
42
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
7
6
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
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Information about the Gourits Mouth Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Gourits Mouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Gourits Mouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gourits 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 (Gourits 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 Gourits 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.

Gourits Mouth is 29 km (18 miles) from the city of Mossel Bay. If you plan a holiday in Overberg, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mossel Bay. Mossel Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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