
Surf Forecasts:
Gourits Mouth surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,216 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gourits Mouth over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
319 | 224 | 211 | 434 | 2612 | 2815 | 1102 | 1831 | 1679 | 1293 | 1055 | 866 | 544 | 878 | 584 | 457 | 529 | 872 | 1123 | 892 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:15PM1.92m | 5:30AM1.72m | 5:42PM1.77m | 5:56AM1.58m | 6:08PM1.60m | 6:23AM1.42m | 6:35PM1.42m | 6:54AM1.26m | 7:09PM1.25m | 7:58AM1.11m | 9:26PM1.11m | 12:11PM1.14m | 00:24AM1.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:26PM0.22m | 11:29AM0.29m | 11:52PM0.35m | 11:54AM0.44m | 00:18AM0.50m | 12:20PM0.60m | 00:48AM0.66m | 12:52PM0.76m | 1:39AM0.82m | 2:04PM0.92m | 5:08AM0.88m | 6:26PM0.89m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 14 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | SE 11 |
951 | 693 | 584 | 459 | 231 | 2815 | 528 | 1831 | 1679 | 1293 | 1055 | 866 | 544 | 878 | 584 | 457 | 529 | 1461 | 1409 | 1070 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | S 12 | E 10 | SW 13 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
319 | 224 | 211 | 286 | 3 | 106 | 1102 | 73 | 51 | 51 | 33 | 18 | 425 | 31 | 127 | 174 | 61 | 872 | 1123 | 892 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 8 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 |
— | 71 | 95 | 434 | — | — | 102 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 110 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | — | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 2612 | — | — | 104 | 164 | 142 | 167 | 310 | 509 | 1029 | 2089 | 3166 | 2261 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 88 | 54 | 90 | 90 | 72 | 325 | 1146 | 322 | 401 | 90 | 141 | 272 | 555 | 0 |
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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.










