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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
19.3° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gourits Mouth over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | |
2802 | 3074 | 2798 | 3198 | 2376 | 1404 | 680 | 4442 | 3651 | 2231 | 2185 | 2455 | 1776 | 1148 | 784 | 789 | 592 | 3606 | 3732 | 2956 | 1757 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 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 | 4:30PM1.73m | 4:37AM1.78m | 4:59PM1.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:28PM0.32m | 10:48AM0.26m | 10:57PM0.39m | |||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | |
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Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
2802 | 3074 | 2798 | 3198 | 2376 | 1404 | 680 | 4442 | 3651 | 2231 | 2185 | 2455 | 1776 | 1148 | 784 | 789 | 592 | 3606 | 3732 | 2956 | 1757 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 15 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSW 11 |
9 | 8 | 8 | 231 | 235 | 613 | 669 | 414 | 119 | 25 | 15 | 8 | 174 | 198 | 184 | 104 | 266 | 50 | 20 | 56 | 254 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | — | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 10 | SW 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 9 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SW 16 | S 10 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | — | SE 11 |
20 | — | 26 | 86 | 133 | 18 | 42 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 72 | 42 | 59 | 165 | 74 | 34 | 38 | — | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 36 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 29 | 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.











