Rivermouth surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

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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
19.5° C
(Which is 3.3°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 (Apr 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 27th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 27th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 29th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SE by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Mon
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
!
!
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4
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
11
3.5
SW
12
4
SSW
12
4.5
SSW
12
3.5
S
14
3.5
S
14
3
S
14
3
SSE
13
2
SSE
12
1.5
S
12
1.2
SSW
13
2.2
S
15
1.9
S
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.2
S
12
1.2
S
11
1
SSW
11
1.2
S
11
1.6
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1148
3652
4552
5297
4131
4539
3523
2739
1090
607
539
2089
1463
599
618
598
411
364
259
332
822
Wind (km/h)
35
SW
30
W
35
WSW
30
WSW
20
W
10
SW
10
SE
10
NNE
10
NNW
5
NNW
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
ENE
15
N
20
SW
20
SSW
10
NW
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
WNW
30
SW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:50AM1.46m
2:10PM1.34m
2:23AM1.54m
2:42PM1.41m
2:52AM1.59m
3:11PM1.46m
3:20AM1.61m
3:39PM1.49m
3:48AM1.60m
4:07PM1.49m
4:15AM1.57m
4:34PM1.46m
4:43AM1.51m
Low Tide
7:33PM0.34m
8:10AM0.28m
8:08PM0.27m
8:40AM0.20m
8:39PM0.21m
9:07AM0.14m
9:08PM0.18m
9:33AM0.11m
9:36PM0.16m
9:59AM0.11m
10:04PM0.18m
10:26AM0.13m
10:33PM0.21m
10:54AM0.18m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:37
6:37
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
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5:31
5:30
5:30
5:29
5:28
5:27
5:25
5:25
Temp °C
20
16
18
19
16
19
20
17
20
22
21
21
21
22
25
23
18
23
24
19
21
12
9
10
11
10
16
17
16
17
19
21
20
19
20
21
19
17
22
22
19
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
10
2.5
SSW
12
3
SSW
12
3.5
S
12
3.5
S
14
3.5
S
14
3
S
14
3
SSE
13
2
SSE
12
1.5
S
12
1.2
SSW
13
2.2
S
15
1.9
S
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.2
S
12
1.2
S
11
1
SSW
11
1.2
S
11
1.6
S
13
Energy kJ
75
1895
2751
3422
4131
4539
3523
2739
1090
607
539
2089
1463
599
618
598
411
364
259
332
822
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
1.5
SSE
16
0.4
E
10
1.3
SSE
17
0.4
E
10
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
14
0.9
SSE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
E
9
0.7
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
E
9
0.7
S
12
0.3
ENE
4
0.3
E
9
Energy kJ
52
50
32
1104
31
980
28
124
107
195
18
15
33
12
47
17
15
132
3
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
ENE
5
0.5
E
10
0.8
S
18
0.3
E
10
0.5
S
16
0.2
E
9
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
SSE
15
0.1
NE
6
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
WSW
15
Energy kJ
31
31
60
8
50
408
16
125
7
7
42
1
13
6
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
11
3.5
SW
12
4
SSW
12
4.5
SSW
12
0.5
ENE
10
0.9
NE
5
0.5
SW
4
0.4
ENE
9
1.2
NE
6
1.1
SW
6
0.5
NE
4
0.7
SW
5
Energy kJ
1148
3652
4552
5297
51
43
9
28
102
75
7
23
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
3
4
8
7
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
4
2
1
Distance (km)
896
140
435
459
2
2
260
1
0
0
1
1
41
0
31
31
0
41
269
0
435
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
6
8
7
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
6
4
5
8
7
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
9
7
5
8
5
5
5
5
6
9
9
4
4
4
5
4
5
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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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