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Gourits Mouth surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
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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
18.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Gourits Mouth surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 3,636 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gourits Mouth in the next 16 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 1st Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gourits Mouth over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | |
770 | 895 | 543 | 616 | 460 | 1313 | 2179 | 3339 | 3560 | 3618 | 3384 | 2860 | 2580 | 1731 | 1249 | 311 | 251 | 515 | 609 | 1033 | 1053 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:19PM1.68m | 4:25AM1.72m | 4:52PM1.66m | 4:58AM1.68m | 5:26PM1.63m | 5:30AM1.62m | 6:02PM1.59m | 6:06AM1.55m | 6:42PM1.55m | 6:47AM1.47m | 7:29PM1.52m | 7:37AM1.40m | 8:25PM1.51m | 8:44AM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:18PM0.39m | 10:39AM0.29m | 10:52PM0.42m | 11:12AM0.32m | 11:26PM0.47m | 11:46AM0.36m | 00:04AM0.53m | 12:22PM0.41m | 00:48AM0.59m | 1:04PM0.47m | 1:41AM0.63m | 1:53PM0.52m | 2:46AM0.64m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | 5:29 | |
— | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
770 | 895 | 543 | 166 | 311 | 1060 | 718 | 463 | 349 | 3618 | 3384 | 2860 | 2580 | 1731 | 1249 | 872 | 556 | 515 | 609 | 1033 | 1053 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 14 | W 11 | W 11 | — | — | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
41 | 41 | 33 | 21 | 460 | 9 | 21 | — | — | 246 | 237 | 172 | 117 | 393 | 386 | 311 | 251 | 459 | 416 | 387 | 254 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | ESE 8 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SW 14 | SW 9 | E 4 | ESE 5 |
93 | 29 | 40 | 19 | 122 | — | — | — | — | 40 | 102 | 145 | 276 | 49 | 190 | 160 | 103 | 308 | 178 | 12 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 4 | SSW 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | WSW 3 |
— | — | 11 | 616 | 310 | 1313 | 2179 | 3339 | 3560 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 90 | 90 | 797 | 401 | 399 | 254 | 7 | 7 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 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.












