Gourits Mouth surf break

Gourits Mouth surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 22 May 2026 SAST
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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
17.8° C
(Which is 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 Friday (May 22) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 22nd May)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 27th May)11ft (3.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 27th May)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
4
4
4
3
3
4
2
!
5
5
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1
SW
12
1.4
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.9
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.9
SW
12
2.2
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
3.5
SW
18
3
SW
16
3
SW
16
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
276
376
377
526
473
277
704
380
1505
2024
2390
1544
987
993
1744
1890
6475
5233
4136
3330
2606
Wind (km/h)
30
W
15
SW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
SSW
5
NE
5
NE
15
E
10
ENE
5
NNE
5
SSW
15
W
15
W
15
SW
5
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
10
W
15
W
10
S
10
NE
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
on
on
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
8:35PM1.51m
9:04AM1.31m
9:58PM1.49m
10:35AM1.28m
11:13PM1.51m
11:50AM1.32m
00:12AM1.57m
12:47PM1.40m
00:59AM1.63m
1:30PM1.48m
1:38AM1.68m
2:07PM1.55m
2:13AM1.72m
Low Tide
2:03PM0.52m
3:05AM0.64m
3:18PM0.60m
4:36AM0.65m
4:39PM0.63m
5:52AM0.60m
5:49PM0.61m
6:47AM0.52m
6:44PM0.57m
7:29AM0.44m
7:28PM0.52m
8:04AM0.37m
8:06PM0.46m
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:34
5:34
5:32
5:32
5:31
5:31
5:30
Temp °C
18
16
16
17
18
16
17
18
17
18
21
17
17
18
17
16
17
16
15
17
15
13
13
14
15
17
15
16
17
15
18
21
14
14
15
17
14
16
16
14
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
8
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SSW
6
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1
SW
12
1.4
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.9
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.9
SW
12
2.2
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
3.5
SW
18
3
SW
16
3
SW
16
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
74
376
60
526
473
277
704
380
1505
2024
2390
1544
987
993
1744
1890
6475
5233
4136
3330
2606
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SW
11
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SW
9
0.8
SW
8
0.4
SSE
12
0.7
SW
16
0.5
SSE
11
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
E
7
0.6
SSW
16
0.3
E
8
1.4
SW
18
Energy kJ
276
97
377
34
64
90
55
261
66
51
38
34
14
177
10
1188
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
11
0.6
E
7
0.6
SW
11
0.4
E
8
0.6
SW
6
0.7
SW
15
0.4
E
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
ESE
4
0.2
E
10
0.3
SE
9
0.4
E
8
0.1
SE
9
0.2
ESE
12
Energy kJ
99
40
90
19
23
220
36
47
32
17
4
8
14
20
3
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WSW
6
1
WSW
5
0.1
SE
5
0.6
W
4
1
WSW
5
Energy kJ
74
61
1
9
48
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
3
1
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
6
5
5
4
4
Distance (km)
30
29
0
0
0
29
7
90
54
0
0
0
0
0
0
90
90
0
0
0
72
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
7
4
5
5
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
6
5
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
8
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
6
6
7
8
9
9
8
7
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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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