Van Stadens Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.97° S 25.25° E

Issued: 7 am 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Van Stadens Mouth sea temperature is
17.3° C

2.0°C colder than average for this time of year

Van Stadens Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Van Stadens Mouth surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 5,450 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Van Stadens Mouth this week:

The surf forecast for Van Stadens Mouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Van Stadens Mouth in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 7th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 10th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Van Stadens Mouth over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
4
1
0
!
0
0
!
!
!
!
3
3
4
4
2
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2.4
SW
13
3
SW
13
3
SW
11
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
4
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
11
2.2
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
10
2
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1281
1392
1404
1915
2406
2143
4194
3651
5046
5082
4295
3397
1722
1404
1324
527
539
662
653
667
698
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
10
SW
5
NNW
15
WSW
30
WSW
15
SW
25
WSW
20
WSW
15
WNW
10
W
15
SW
0
WSW
25
E
15
SE
5
W
5
E
15
E
10
NE
10
ENE
15
E
10
NE
Wind State
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
8:39PM1.38m
9:05AM1.15m
9:47PM1.34m
10:31AM1.11m
11:10PM1.34m
12:04PM1.15m
00:32AM1.39m
1:20PM1.26m
1:40AM1.48m
2:19PM1.39m
2:37AM1.57m
3:10PM1.52m
3:26AM1.64m
Low Tide
2:07PM0.39m
3:07AM0.47m
3:08PM0.46m
4:24AM0.49m
4:29PM0.51m
5:50AM0.45m
5:59PM0.49m
7:06AM0.36m
7:18PM0.40m
8:08AM0.25m
8:22PM0.29m
8:59AM0.14m
9:16PM0.19m
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mod rain
rain showers
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clear
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7:24
7:24
7:24
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
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5:22
5:22
5:23
5:23
5:24
5:25
5:25
 mm
5
1
2
11
7
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
16
17
15
16
18
16
15
16
14
14
15
14
14
14
14
14
16
15
16
18
15
Feels °C
13
15
15
13
13
11
10
11
10
12
13
13
10
11
14
14
15
13
14
16
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2.4
SW
13
0.8
SSW
18
2.5
SW
12
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
4
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
2.1
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
10
2
ESE
10
Energy kJ
1281
1392
1404
1915
352
1870
4194
3651
5046
5082
4295
3397
1722
1404
1324
527
419
662
653
667
698
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
1.4
SSW
13
0.2
E
10
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
13
0.2
E
13
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
W
12
0.8
E
6
1.4
ESE
7
0.2
WSW
12
1.1
SSW
10
1.1
SSW
10
1
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
10
Energy kJ
67
48
36
17
8
643
8
10
8
7
13
8
7
3
50
197
14
270
237
194
176
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
1
SSW
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
12
0.2
WSW
12
1.2
SSE
8
0.1
SE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
W
10
Energy kJ
8
18
18
8
8
532
10
3
12
14
173
6
12
23
22
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
4
3
SW
13
3
SW
11
2.2
SW
12
2.2
SE
7
1.6
SE
6
1
E
6
1.2
E
8
2.2
ESE
8
Energy kJ
32
2406
2143
1278
421
188
81
163
539
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
6
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
29
29
0
29
170
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
210
47
0
0
210
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South)
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
6
6
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
5
5
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Information about the Van Stadens Mouth Surf forecast

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

Van Stadens Mouth is 27 km (17 miles) from the city of Uitenhage. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Uitenhage. Uitenhage has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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