Rivermouth surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 02 Jun 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
19.2° C
(Which is 2.4°C colder than average for this time of year)

Rivermouth surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 4,012 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with SSW swell.

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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jun 08) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 2nd Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 4th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 4th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri morning, calm by Sun morning).

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
0
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!
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2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
10
1.5
S
10
3
S
10
3.5
SSE
11
3.5
SSE
12
3.5
SSE
12
3
SSE
12
2.2
SE
12
2.5
SSW
10
1.6
SE
11
1.4
SE
11
1.4
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
11
1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
1.4
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
79
78
46
223
415
1955
2717
3430
3679
2504
1278
1196
589
488
441
404
478
359
222
222
377
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
E
15
SW
25
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
15
W
20
WSW
15
SW
10
WNW
0
W
5
E
15
NNE
15
N
5
SW
10
WNW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
4:56PM1.39m
5:03AM1.42m
5:31PM1.36m
5:35AM1.37m
6:07PM1.32m
6:10AM1.32m
6:48PM1.29m
6:50AM1.25m
7:36PM1.26m
7:40AM1.18m
8:33PM1.25m
8:45AM1.12m
9:40PM1.26m
Low Tide
10:44AM0.21m
10:55PM0.32m
11:17AM0.24m
11:29PM0.37m
11:51AM0.27m
00:07AM0.42m
12:28PM0.32m
00:50AM0.48m
1:10PM0.37m
1:43AM0.53m
1:59PM0.41m
2:49AM0.55m
3:00PM0.45m
4:05AM0.53m
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7:01
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
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5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
2
1
1
59
3
Temp °C
25
23
19
18
19
17
19
20
16
17
19
15
18
20
15
18
19
15
23
26
19
22
21
19
17
19
17
15
16
13
11
13
10
12
14
12
16
16
13
19
24
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
7
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
8
1.1
SSW
10
1.5
S
10
3
S
10
3.5
SSE
11
3.5
SSE
12
3.5
SSE
12
3
SSE
12
2.2
SE
12
1.8
SE
12
1.6
SE
11
1.5
S
10
1.4
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
11
1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
1.4
E
10
Energy kJ
63
53
35
223
415
1955
2717
3430
3679
2504
1278
913
589
414
441
404
478
359
222
222
377
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.5
E
8
0.6
SSW
14
1.1
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.4
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.5
E
8
1.7
SSW
10
1.7
SSW
10
1.5
S
10
1.4
SE
11
1.2
S
9
1
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.5
E
5
0.8
ENE
7
0.5
SSW
13
Energy kJ
79
78
46
34
147
358
175
20
66
35
528
574
450
488
241
140
80
54
11
60
99
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
S
13
0.4
SW
16
0.5
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
SW
12
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
E
8
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
16
0.5
E
10
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
SW
13
0.4
S
7
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
S
7
Energy kJ
6
5
30
64
33
12
32
69
37
23
29
24
47
18
15
14
44
16
80
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
2
0.8
SSW
5
0.6
SW
5
2.1
SSW
10
0.4
W
3
0.7
SW
12
2.5
SSW
11
2.3
SSW
10
2.5
SSW
10
0.4
NE
3
0.8
ENE
5
1.3
ENE
7
0.4
SW
4
Energy kJ
1
29
18
831
3
137
1439
978
1196
3
31
163
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
31
31
0
0
433
31
135
107
146
460
322
1
1
1
0
0
121
0
0
1
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
4
1
4
4
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
9
8
7
9
9
9
7
7
8
7
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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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