Rivermouth surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 22 Mar 2026 SAST
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Rivermouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rivermouth sea temperature is
21.4° C
(Which is 2.4°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rivermouth this week:

The surf forecast for Rivermouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 23rd Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 29th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 29th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sun
29
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
3
1
1
1
0
0
0
3
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
2.1
E
1.9
E
2.1
E
1.6
E
1.3
E
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.6
E
0.9
S
1.1
S
1.3
S
1.4
S
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)111111141414888881111121271816151411
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1401282258227886845144886123632341952142281862434986367507861473
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
20
SW
15
SSE
15
ENE
25
NE
30
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NE
5
WSW
10
SW
10
S
10
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:05AM
1.61
6:22PM
1.40
6:43AM
1.43
7:04PM
1.24
7:30AM
1.23
8:08PM
1.07
9:01AM
1.04
10:58PM
1.00
12:01PM
1.04
12:58AM
1.15
1:21PM
1.17
1:49AM
1.33
2:05PM
1.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:48PM
0.09
12:18PM
0.18
12:25AM
0.24
12:57PM
0.35
1:09AM
0.43
1:52PM
0.52
2:20AM
0.62
3:50PM
0.65
5:33AM
0.68
6:32PM
0.58
7:19AM
0.53
7:33PM
0.42
8:06AM
0.37
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sun
29
Sunrise-6:11--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16-
Sunset--6:15--6:14--6:12--6:10--6:09--6:08--6:07
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light rain
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part cloud
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part cloud
Rain (mm)
122-1----5--3-----1--
Temp. °C232322212124233131242324232326232426252423
Feels °C (?)242322212022213031292424262326222629272221
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Information about the Rivermouth Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rivermouth 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 (Rivermouth) 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 Rivermouth 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Rivermouth, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, consider staying in East London which is 26 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Eastern Cape - Wild Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Butterworth which is 59 km (37 miles) away, Stutterheim and Bisho.

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