Gourits Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.34° S 21.88° E

Gourits Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Gourits Mouth sea temperature is
15.8°C
0.8° 

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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 3,894 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 9th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 15th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 19s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 16th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
4
3
3
3
1
1
2
2
2
0
0
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
11
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.7
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
2
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.8
SW
14
2.2
SSW
18
2.4
SSW
16
2.2
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
142
361
286
418
1467
1830
1144
1188
561
369
1303
2894
2680
1876
1150
690
411
319
232
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
0
SSE
15
WSW
10
W
5
SSW
10
S
10
WSW
5
SSW
15
E
10
ESE
15
ENE
20
SSE
10
SE
20
ESE
35
E
5
N
5
W
20
SW
5
NNE
Wind State
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
off
glassy
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
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
5:02AM1.83m
5:15PM1.92m
Low Tide
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
11:03AM0.16m
11:26PM0.22m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:41
6:39
6:37
6:37
6:35
6:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:17
6:19
6:19
6:20
6:21
6:22
6:22
 mm
1
4
11
2
Temp °C
21
25
22
17
17
17
16
17
16
16
17
18
17
17
16
18
17
19
16
Feels °C
20
26
20
16
17
16
17
17
15
15
16
18
16
15
11
19
18
17
14
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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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