Gourits Mouth surf break

Gourits Mouth surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm 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 Saturday (May 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 3.5m 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 23rd May)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 27th May)11ft (3.5m) 17s
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. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Fri
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
3
1
2
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
5
5
3
5
3
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Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1
SW
12
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
2.1
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
3
SW
15
2.3
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
2.1
SW
14
1.5
SW
18
3
SW
18
3
SW
16
3
SW
16
3
SW
16
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
377
526
473
277
637
380
1595
2318
3580
1756
1185
910
1527
1398
6177
5053
4005
3905
4193
3278
4038
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
W
10
SSW
5
NNE
5
NE
10
E
10
ENE
5
NE
5
SSW
15
W
20
W
15
SW
0
WNW
10
ENE
10
E
10
W
5
W
5
E
10
WNW
35
W
35
SW
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
on
on
off
off
on
off
off
cross-off
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
2:41PM1.62m
Low Tide
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
8:35AM0.32m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
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
5:30
2
Temp °C
16
17
18
16
17
19
17
18
21
18
17
18
17
16
17
16
16
17
17
17
15
15
16
16
17
17
19
16
18
21
17
14
15
17
15
16
16
16
18
14
13
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1
SW
12
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
2.1
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
3
SW
15
2.3
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
13
3
SW
18
3
SW
16
3
SW
16
3
SW
16
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
Energy kJ
377
526
473
277
637
380
1595
2318
3580
1756
1185
910
1527
1266
6177
5053
4005
3905
4193
3278
3278
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
1
SW
9
0.9
SW
8
0.4
SSE
12
0.7
SW
16
0.5
SSE
11
1.1
SSW
18
0.6
SE
10
0.3
ESE
5
0.3
E
6
0.5
SW
16
0.3
E
7
1.5
SW
18
0.3
ESE
11
Energy kJ
58
36
149
107
55
261
66
713
60
5
6
130
8
1398
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
11
0.4
E
8
0.5
E
11
0.7
SW
15
0.4
E
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
E
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
E
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.4
E
7
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
E
7
Energy kJ
90
19
61
220
36
47
32
41
17
24
14
14
16
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
5
0.7
WSW
4
0.7
WSW
4
3.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
20
16
17
4038
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
1
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
36
0
90
54
0
0
0
0
0
0
90
90
0
0
88
0
36
281
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
7
5
5
5
4
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
4
5
6
5
5
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
6
5
7
9
9
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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