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Rivermouth Surf Forecast
/ Eastern Cape – Wild Coast (51 surf breaks) /
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Rivermouth surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 24 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.6° C
(Which is 3.5°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 Sunday (May 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 24th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 26th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 29th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 7 | E 8 | SSW 13 | |
68 | 88 | 74 | 188 | 582 | 257 | 147 | 148 | 83 | 69 | 236 | 459 | 453 | 838 | 817 | 696 | 669 | 407 | 274 | 295 | 170 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 11:19PM1.25m | 11:49AM1.08m | 00:20AM1.31m | 12:49PM1.15m | 1:07AM1.36m | 1:35PM1.22m | 1:47AM1.41m | 2:13PM1.29m | 2:22AM1.45m | 2:47PM1.34m | 2:55AM1.47m | 3:20PM1.38m | 3:27AM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:32PM0.51m | 5:52AM0.53m | 5:46PM0.49m | 6:50AM0.46m | 6:43PM0.45m | 7:32AM0.38m | 7:29PM0.40m | 8:07AM0.31m | 8:07PM0.36m | 8:39AM0.26m | 8:42PM0.32m | 9:10AM0.22m | 9:16PM0.29m | 9:41AM0.20m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 |
 | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | 5:08 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 22 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 23 |
21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 8 | E 8 |
 kJ | 68 | 88 | 74 | 188 | 582 | 257 | 147 | 148 | 83 | 69 | 236 | 459 | 453 | 838 | 817 | 696 | 669 | 407 | 257 | 295 | 145 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | E 6 | E 8 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 48 | 47 | 30 | 54 | 41 | 48 | 36 | 16 | 10 | 48 | 68 | 6 | 5 | 49 | 84 | 77 | — | — | — | 178 | 170 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 16 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SSW 15 | ENE 7 | SSW 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 7 | SSW 19 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 60 | 43 | 64 | 16 | 35 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 44 | 9 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | E 10 | E 4 | NE 6 | — | SSW 5 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | SW 3 | SSW 5 | — | — | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 8 | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 48 | 11 | 133 | — | 41 | — | — | 25 | — | 9 | 38 | — | — | 133 | 128 | 187 | 274 | 750 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 0 | 41 | 269 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 121 | 121 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 0 | 300 | 383 | 433 | 269 | 276 | 0 | 1 |
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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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