Gourits Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.34° S 21.88° E

Gourits Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Gourits Mouth sea temperature is
16.0°C
0.6° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 7,014 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s 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 (Aug 31) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s 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 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 31st Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 1st Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 6th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds.

Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
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(10 max)
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
2.1
SW
11
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
3
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
3.5
SSE
9
4
SE
10
4
SE
9
0.7
SW
11
0.6
WSW
11
0.9
SSW
10
0.6
SSW
24
3
SSW
20
3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
765
663
1035
1921
2837
3663
2917
2467
1791
742
2214
3136
2338
121
89
146
444
5912
4775
2943
1628
Wind (km/h)
0
SSW
10
S
5
W
0
WSW
15
SSW
15
WNW
0
S
15
ESE
10
SE
15
SSE
50
SE
40
SE
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
E
30
ESE
30
SE
25
SE
40
ESE
45
ESE
40
ENE
Wind State
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cross
glassy
glassy
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off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
5:21PM2.02m
5:36AM1.79m
5:54PM1.91m
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
Low Tide
11:06AM0.08m
11:34PM0.14m
11:37AM0.17m
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
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6:52
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6:50
6:48
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6:46
6:45
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6:13
6:13
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6:15
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6:16
 mm
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11
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Temp °C
13
14
12
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15
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15
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17
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15
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14
Feels °C
12
12
11
13
12
12
15
12
13
15
11
7
9
10
10
12
12
10
6
5
5
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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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