Gourits Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.34° S 21.88° E

Gourits Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Gourits Mouth sea temperature is
15.9°C
0.7° 

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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,925 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gourits Mouth in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 7th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 10th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 10th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
1
0
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
2
1
0
0
2
4
4
3
3
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
13
1.5
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.8
SW
17
2.5
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.6
SW
14
2.1
SW
16
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1601
1186
734
287
232
168
361
282
369
1863
2925
1779
961
748
414
478
1019
2066
1604
1184
1657
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
ENE
5
NNW
10
ENE
15
E
5
ESE
5
SSW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SE
10
SE
15
ESE
20
E
20
E
5
ESE
10
NNW
15
WSW
20
SSW
10
N
Wind State
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
1:20PM1.55m
1:38AM1.64m
2:05PM1.76m
2:21AM1.79m
2:42PM1.94m
2:58AM1.89m
3:16PM2.07m
3:32AM1.95m
3:48PM2.13m
4:04AM1.95m
4:19PM2.11m
4:34AM1.91m
4:48PM2.04m
Low Tide
7:36PM0.46m
7:56AM0.31m
8:21PM0.27m
8:34AM0.16m
8:58PM0.12m
9:07AM0.05m
9:32PM0.03m
9:38AM0.00m
10:04PM0.00m
10:08AM0.01m
10:33PM0.03m
10:36AM0.07m
11:00PM0.11m
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6:43
6:41
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6:39
6:37
6:37
6:35
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6:16
6:17
6:19
6:19
6:20
6:21
6:22
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Temp °C
19
22
23
25
26
20
22
21
17
17
17
16
17
17
17
17
18
18
19
18
16
Feels °C
17
20
23
24
25
21
23
20
16
17
17
16
17
16
16
16
18
18
19
14
17
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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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