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Van Stadens Mouth surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
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Van Stadens Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Van Stadens Mouth sea temperature is
18.7° C
(Which is 2.0°C colder than average for this time of year)Van Stadens Mouth surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 6,857 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jun 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 18ft (5.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Van Stadens Mouth over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri morning, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SW 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | |
497 | 687 | 940 | 1342 | 1114 | 1094 | 1291 | 2093 | 2804 | 6436 | 6641 | 6224 | 5022 | 3867 | 1125 | 891 | 698 | 495 | 460 | 561 | 806 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:23PM1.43m | 4:29AM1.48m | 4:56PM1.41m | 5:02AM1.44m | 5:31PM1.39m | 5:34AM1.39m | 6:08PM1.35m | 6:10AM1.33m | 6:48PM1.32m | 6:50AM1.26m | 7:36PM1.29m | 7:41AM1.20m | 8:32PM1.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:11AM0.21m | 10:21PM0.31m | 10:43AM0.23m | 10:55PM0.35m | 11:16AM0.25m | 11:30PM0.39m | 11:51AM0.29m | 00:08AM0.45m | 12:28PM0.33m | 00:52AM0.50m | 1:09PM0.38m | 1:46AM0.54m | 1:59PM0.43m | 2:52AM0.56m | |||||||
7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 16 | 20 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
25 | 25 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
497 | 687 | 940 | 41 | 42 | 719 | 867 | 816 | 531 | 319 | 236 | 6224 | 5022 | 3867 | 1125 | 891 | 549 | 495 | 460 | 561 | 806 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | SSW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 11 | — | — | SW 11 | SW 19 | SW 11 | S 10 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | SSW 9 | S 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
58 | 37 | 29 | 54 | 17 | 310 | 90 | 35 | 9 | — | — | 217 | 14 | 179 | 327 | 781 | 698 | 318 | 137 | 460 | 373 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 13 | E 8 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | — | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | S 8 | S 8 |
160 | 26 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 21 | 25 | — | — | — | — | 107 | — | 77 | 178 | 327 | 342 | 264 | 251 | 64 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | — | — | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 12 | — | SSW 11 | W 6 | WSW 7 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 |
2 | — | — | 1342 | 1114 | 1094 | 1291 | 2093 | 2804 | 6436 | 6641 | — | 223 | 149 | 480 | 92 | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 29 | 172 | 29 | 34 | 268 | 393 | 479 | 37 | 31 | 29 | 486 | 295 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
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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.











