Gourits Mouth surf break

Gourits Mouth surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 16 Feb 2026 SAST
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Gourits Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Gourits Mouth sea temperature is
23.4° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gourits Mouth this week:

The surf forecast for Gourits Mouth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gourits Mouth in the next 12 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Monday (Feb 16) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 17th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 17th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 17th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gourits Mouth over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
2
4
4
3
0
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
1
0
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.6
SSW
2.2
SW
2.2
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
2
SSW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SSW
1.2
S
1.4
S
1.8
S
2.5
SSE
2.5
SE
Period(s) (?)121118161515141313131312121211999988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)42939376812892065211714181261126911641250956836604431208225299493897756
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
20
E
5
ENE
25
WSW
5
SSW
5
NE
10
ESE
15
SE
10
E
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
WSW
15
SW
20
SSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
20
S
5
ESE
10
SE
15
ESE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononglasscross-
off
glassglassoncross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:26PM
1.85
3:47AM
1.94
3:55PM
1.93
4:15AM
2.05
4:25PM
1.97
4:44AM
2.10
4:55PM
1.96
5:14AM
2.10
5:27PM
1.90
5:46AM
2.04
6:01PM
1.79
6:20AM
1.92
6:38PM
1.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:26AM
0.26
9:37PM
0.10
9:55AM
0.15
10:04PM
0.02
10:24AM
0.07
10:31PM
-0.02
10:54AM
0.04
11:00PM
-0.01
11:26AM
0.06
11:30PM
0.05
11:59AM
0.13
12:03AM
0.16
12:36PM
0.26
12:39AM
0.32
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:13--
Sunset-7:24--7:22--7:22--7:21--7:20--7:19--7:17-
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
------------------212
Temp. °C242526252622242523262523232322222321212221
Feels °C (?)222326232522242425272427232122212121222320
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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 12 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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