Gourits Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.34° S 21.88° E

Gourits Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Gourits Mouth sea temperature is
16.5° C
0.0° 

Gourits Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Gourits Mouth surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 8,002 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period with SW swell.

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 Friday (Jul 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 17th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
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(10 max)
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3
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SW
12
2.2
SW
11
1.9
SW
11
1.6
SW
10
1.1
S
12
1.8
SW
10
1.4
S
10
1
SW
12
2.1
SW
11
1.9
SW
10
1.5
SW
11
1.1
SW
9
0.9
SW
12
1.6
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
3
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1404
1162
804
459
336
566
416
272
1127
695
505
176
209
996
2216
2762
2063
2779
2018
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
NW
5
SSW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
SW
10
WNW
20
W
20
WSW
0
N
5
WNW
10
S
10
NNE
15
ENE
15
E
15
WNW
20
NW
25
SW
20
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
glassy
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off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
on
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:29AM1.86m
5:55PM1.97m
6:07AM1.74m
6:34PM1.88m
6:46AM1.61m
7:12PM1.74m
7:25AM1.46m
7:53PM1.59m
8:10AM1.32m
8:41PM1.45m
9:14AM1.20m
9:52PM1.33m
Low Tide
11:29PM0.15m
11:39AM0.08m
00:10AM0.23m
12:15PM0.18m
00:50AM0.34m
12:50PM0.32m
1:30AM0.47m
1:26PM0.47m
2:14AM0.59m
2:07PM0.62m
3:09AM0.71m
3:04PM0.76m
4:36AM0.77m
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7:35
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7:33
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Temp °C
15
16
16
16
17
18
16
17
17
15
15
16
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16
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Feels °C
14
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16
13
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14
13
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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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