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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 7 pm Monday 04 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
19.1° C
(Which is 3.7°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 Tuesday (May 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 5th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 6th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 12th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the W by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu night, calm by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Mon 11 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 12 | S 12 | SSE 6 | E 8 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SW 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | |
232 | 171 | 196 | 396 | 3539 | 4257 | 4196 | 2482 | 3023 | 3023 | 3809 | 5014 | 3550 | 2047 | 1427 | 650 | 298 | 157 | 59 | 592 | 949 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 5:10AM1.44m | 5:32PM1.34m | 5:40AM1.35m | 6:06PM1.26m | 6:12AM1.26m | 6:47PM1.17m | 6:53AM1.16m | 7:47PM1.10m | 7:57AM1.07m | 9:22PM1.08m | 9:44AM1.02m | 11:00PM1.15m | 11:24AM1.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:01PM0.28m | 11:23AM0.25m | 11:32PM0.36m | 11:55AM0.33m | 00:05AM0.46m | 12:32PM0.42m | 00:48AM0.56m | 1:21PM0.50m | 1:53AM0.65m | 2:34PM0.56m | 3:38AM0.68m | 4:09PM0.56m | 5:21AM0.60m | 5:29PM0.50m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — |
 | 5:25 | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 |
13 | 8 | 10 | 17 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 22 | 25 | 18 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
22 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 19 | 23 | 14 | 23 | 22 | 14 | 15 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 6 | E 8 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
 kJ | 232 | 171 | 196 | 396 | 3539 | 4257 | 4196 | 2059 | 3023 | 3023 | 3809 | 5014 | 3550 | 2047 | 1427 | 650 | 298 | 157 | 147 | 592 | 949 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 5 | S 11 | SSE 8 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | SE 11 | SE 19 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | E 9 | SW 16 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 30 | 33 | 121 | 226 | 1763 | 41 | 34 | — | 702 | 96 | 222 | 102 | 25 | 26 | 64 | 99 | 118 | 78 | 59 | 30 | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 11 | SW 18 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | — | SW 19 | SE 19 | SW 14 | SW 12 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 10 | ENE 11 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 21 | 20 | 20 | 89 | 12 | 13 | 75 | — | 14 | 96 | 51 | 25 | 45 | 26 | 14 | 85 | 49 | 35 | 59 | 37 | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | — | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | — | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WNW 5 | SW 13 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 7 | N 4 | SSW 6 | W 3 | WNW 4 | NW 3 |
| kJ | 48 | — | 54 | 545 | — | — | 612 | 2482 | 2646 | 24 | 63 | — | — | — | 11 | 236 | 6 | 77 | 7 | 16 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 135 | 1 | 1 | 383 | 383 | 322 | 199 | 322 | 1 | 0 | 276 | 12 | 1 | 161 | 22 | 135 | 117 |
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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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