Gourits Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.34° S 21.88° E

Gourits Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 01 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Gourits Mouth sea temperature is
19.3°C
1.3° 

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 1 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 5 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, SW swell with 3,564 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Sunday (Nov 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m 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 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 1st Nov)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 5th Nov)13ft (4.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 5th Nov)15ft (4.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1009
928
905
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352
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1245
998
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2522
2877
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749
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
20
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High Tide
8:43PM1.30m
9:55AM1.40m
10:41PM1.28m
11:28AM1.50m
00:04AM1.38m
12:28PM1.63m
00:58AM1.50m
1:12PM1.75m
1:39AM1.61m
1:49PM1.84m
2:14AM1.70m
2:22PM1.89m
2:46AM1.76m
Low Tide
2:32PM0.69m
3:12AM0.66m
4:36PM0.70m
4:56AM0.64m
6:04PM0.57m
6:09AM0.54m
6:59PM0.43m
7:00AM0.44m
7:39PM0.31m
7:40AM0.36m
8:13PM0.22m
8:15AM0.30m
8:43PM0.16m
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Temp °C
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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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