Gourits Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.34° S 21.88° E

Gourits Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Gourits Mouth sea temperature is
16.3°C
0.3° 

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 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,254 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 10th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the E by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Tue night).

Thu
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
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3
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
4
2
3
2
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.8
SW
14
2.2
SSW
17
2.4
SSW
16
2
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1
SW
11
1.5
SSW
19
2.2
SW
16
3
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.4
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1830
1144
736
570
420
1307
2929
2715
1649
1004
632
459
319
440
263
1615
2465
4284
1779
1903
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
W
10
ESE
20
ESE
25
E
20
E
25
ESE
40
E
45
E
40
E
15
ENE
25
SW
15
SW
10
NW
15
WNW
15
S
30
SW
15
SSE
15
S
5
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
off
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross
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High Tide
3:16PM2.07m
3:32AM1.95m
3:48PM2.13m
4:04AM1.95m
4:19PM2.11m
4:34AM1.91m
4:48PM2.04m
5:02AM1.83m
5:15PM1.92m
5:30AM1.72m
5:42PM1.77m
5:56AM1.58m
6:08PM1.60m
Low Tide
9:32PM0.03m
9:38AM0.00m
10:04PM0.00m
10:08AM0.01m
10:33PM0.03m
10:36AM0.07m
11:00PM0.11m
11:03AM0.16m
11:26PM0.22m
11:29AM0.29m
11:52PM0.35m
11:54AM0.44m
00:18AM0.50m
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Temp °C
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16
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17
14
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15
Feels °C
15
15
17
15
16
15
16
12
9
11
19
20
11
16
17
18
17
11
10
12
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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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