Surf Forecasts:
Gourits Mouth surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 5,037 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gourits Mouth over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sat night, light winds from the N by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
3663 | 2824 | 2340 | 1671 | 811 | 1430 | 2406 | 675 | 297 | 166 | 314 | 331 | 545 | 4452 | 4256 | 1641 | 1154 | 1042 | 394 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | off | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 6:11AM1.67m | 6:31PM1.76m | 6:53AM1.50m | 7:18PM1.58m | 7:52AM1.32m | 8:35PM1.38m | 9:55AM1.21m | 10:59PM1.32m | 12:14PM1.33m | 00:41AM1.46m | 1:20PM1.55m | 1:38AM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:08AM0.24m | 12:12PM0.31m | 00:49AM0.40m | 12:54PM0.48m | 1:43AM0.57m | 1:56PM0.67m | 3:22AM0.72m | 4:11PM0.79m | 5:50AM0.67m | 6:30PM0.67m | 7:08AM0.49m | 7:36PM0.46m | |||||||
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
6:13 | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 17 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 16 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SW 15 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 |
3663 | 2824 | 2340 | 1671 | 811 | 428 | 212 | 675 | 297 | 166 | 314 | 331 | 240 | 4452 | 4256 | 1641 | 866 | 683 | 414 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 7 | S 9 | E 9 | — | WSW 11 | SW 10 | S 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 22 | SSW 10 | — | S 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 |
17 | 16 | 15 | 31 | 171 | 6 | — | 157 | 177 | 86 | 43 | 39 | 545 | 117 | — | 5 | 1154 | 1042 | 367 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 9 | SE 7 | — | — | S 15 | SSW 9 | SW 10 | E 10 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | S 12 | — | — | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SW 13 |
— | — | — | 6 | 23 | — | — | 4 | 47 | 59 | 8 | 18 | 42 | 12 | — | — | 34 | 30 | 394 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | — | SW 3 | WSW 5 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 1430 | 2406 | 733 | 447 | 481 | 356 | 349 | 619 | 634 | 748 | 1224 | — | 3 | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 90 | 90 | 29 | 0 | 90 | 2416 | 90 | 441 | 90 | 90 | 317 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 72 |
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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.











