Van Stadens Mouth surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 01 Jun 2026 SAST
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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
18.9° C
(Which is 1.8°C colder than average for this time of year)

Van Stadens Mouth surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 7,737 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period with SSE 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 Wednesday (Jun 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Van Stadens Mouth in the next 16 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 08) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 3rd Jun)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 3rd Jun)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 4th Jun)18ft (5.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 93mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu night, light winds from the NNW by Sun morning).

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Mon
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
1
0
!
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
3
4
2
3
4
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
11
1.8
SW
12
1.7
WSW
11
1.8
SSW
9
1.6
SW
13
3.5
SSE
10
3.5
SE
10
4
SSE
11
5.5
SSE
12
4
SSE
12
3.5
SSE
12
2.5
SE
12
2.5
SW
9
2.1
SSW
10
1.8
S
9
1.4
ESE
11
1.3
WSW
12
1.7
SW
11
1.1
SW
12
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
940
872
669
559
867
2424
2804
4274
7737
4912
3071
1678
1123
788
544
495
480
701
349
1036
892
Wind (km/h)
10
W
25
WSW
25
WSW
15
W
35
SE
35
ESE
20
SE
40
S
30
SSW
40
W
35
W
40
W
30
WNW
15
W
15
WSW
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
SW
15
NE
10
N
10
W
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
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
8:47AM1.14m
Low Tide
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
3:00PM0.47m
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7:15
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:18
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5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
2
7
39
21
8
16
11
Temp °C
21
18
19
17
17
15
16
16
16
16
15
15
14
14
16
14
16
18
16
18
20
20
15
16
15
13
9
12
10
11
12
8
7
7
10
13
11
13
15
15
15
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
11
1.8
SW
12
1.7
WSW
11
1.8
SSW
9
1.6
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
3.5
SE
10
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
4
SSE
12
3.5
SSE
12
2.5
SE
12
1.8
SE
12
2.1
SSW
10
1.8
S
9
1.4
ESE
11
1.3
WSW
12
1.7
SW
11
1.1
ESE
11
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
Energy kJ
940
872
669
559
867
951
2804
319
232
4912
3071
1678
928
788
544
495
480
701
297
1036
892
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.6
E
8
1.3
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
1.3
SW
12
0.3
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SW
17
0.8
SW
15
1.6
SE
11
1.3
SE
11
1.3
S
9
1.3
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
11
1.1
SW
12
1
E
10
1.1
E
10
Energy kJ
29
28
42
346
117
23
471
40
95
76
266
604
396
264
394
366
349
221
249
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
SSW
13
0.5
E
8
0.9
WSW
10
0.2
W
11
0.1
SW
19
0.4
SW
17
0.5
SW
11
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.1
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.8
SW
14
0.7
E
6
0.4
SSE
7
Energy kJ
12
11
17
31
149
9
14
107
60
322
386
398
165
82
289
38
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
4
1.3
WSW
5
2.2
S
9
3.5
SSE
10
4
SSE
11
5.5
SSE
12
1
SW
11
1.8
WSW
11
2.4
SW
7
2.5
SW
9
1
ENE
5
1.3
WSW
5
Energy kJ
41
93
732
2424
4274
7737
250
731
556
1123
44
92
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
4
1
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Distance (km)
29
29
29
29
227
501
324
269
295
173
210
172
29
29
29
29
0
29
0
0
29
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South)
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
4
1
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
5
9
9
7
8
9
8
9
7
8
9
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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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