Gourits Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.34° S 21.88° E

Gourits Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Gourits Mouth sea temperature is
15.7°C
1.1° 

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 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,668 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 20th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 20th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 27th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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 Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
2
1
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1
SW
11
0.9
SSW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.8
SW
10
1.6
S
8
1.3
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.3
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2004
1643
1210
748
511
403
233
299
355
298
224
162
144
334
633
1152
864
636
425
Wind (km/h)
0
WSW
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
20
E
30
E
15
E
15
ENE
20
NE
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
WNW
20
E
25
E
15
E
15
E
10
WNW
30
NNE
Wind State
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
on
on
off
cross-on
High Tide
9:26PM1.11m
12:11PM1.14m
00:24AM1.21m
1:05PM1.31m
1:10AM1.37m
1:35PM1.50m
1:42AM1.53m
2:02PM1.68m
2:11AM1.68m
2:28PM1.84m
2:40AM1.80m
2:55PM1.98m
3:09AM1.90m
Low Tide
5:08AM0.88m
6:26PM0.89m
6:51AM0.74m
7:15PM0.72m
7:24AM0.57m
7:45PM0.55m
7:51AM0.41m
8:12PM0.38m
8:17AM0.27m
8:39PM0.22m
8:44AM0.15m
9:07PM0.10m
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6:24
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6:18
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6:25
6:25
6:27
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6:29
6:30
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4
6
Temp °C
15
18
19
17
18
18
17
23
26
24
20
17
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20
Feels °C
14
17
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22
25
24
21
15
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16
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21
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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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