Surf Forecasts:
Gourits Mouth surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 12,299 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period with S 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gourits Mouth in the next 16 days are 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gourits Mouth over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1699 | 1178 | 2281 | 1108 | 940 | 628 | 651 | 467 | 329 | 314 | 215 | 299 | 373 | 394 | 437 | 880 | 549 | 549 | 471 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:41AM1.69m | 3:03PM1.78m | 3:09AM1.80m | 3:29PM1.91m | 3:37AM1.87m | 3:56PM2.00m | 4:05AM1.92m | 4:23PM2.06m | 4:34AM1.92m | 4:51PM2.06m | 5:04AM1.88m | 5:21PM2.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:42PM0.42m | 8:54AM0.26m | 9:10PM0.29m | 9:19AM0.15m | 9:37PM0.19m | 9:44AM0.07m | 10:04PM0.11m | 10:10AM0.03m | 10:33PM0.07m | 10:38AM0.03m | 11:02PM0.08m | 11:06AM0.08m | 11:34PM0.14m | ||||||
— | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 23 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | S 12 | E 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 11 | WSW 13 | SW 9 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
1699 | 694 | 2281 | 1108 | 940 | 367 | 651 | 467 | 329 | 314 | 191 | 299 | 335 | 394 | 437 | 880 | 549 | 549 | 471 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | ESE 8 | S 12 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | WSW 13 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | S 6 | S 6 | E 10 |
343 | 1178 | 321 | 99 | 412 | 628 | 257 | 194 | 164 | 130 | 215 | 167 | 373 | 85 | 58 | 37 | 38 | 26 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 13 | — | — | WSW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SW 14 | E 9 | E 8 | E 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 6 |
— | 501 | — | — | 55 | 243 | 47 | 120 | 158 | 288 | 73 | 51 | 84 | 41 | 20 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | SW 4 | — | WSW 8 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — |
25 | 212 | 704 | 816 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 21 | — | 307 | 140 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 90 | 90 | 231 | 54 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 29 | 90 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 36 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.











