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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 12 Feb 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
23.3° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Van Stadens Mouth this week:

The surf forecast for Van Stadens Mouth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Van Stadens Mouth in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 14) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 13th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 13th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 14th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Van Stadens Mouth over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the SW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the E by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
!
4
1
0
0
0
!
!
2
3
1
1
!
2
!
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
SSW
2.5
SSW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
3.5
SW
4
SSW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2
SSW
1.6
SSW
2.4
E
3
E
2.3
E
3
E
1.5
SSW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
Period(s) (?)10101313121414131313131212788815151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10641306260120081593465158305292363527212017111772253690660493697413581387976
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
20
SSE
5
S
5
S
20
SSW
40
WSW
30
SSW
20
S
5
ENE
15
ESE
25
E
15
NE
30
ENE
45
E
30
ENE
25
ENE
35
E
20
ENE
15
E
25
E
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		glassglassoncross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:11PM
1.08
1:59AM
1.09
2:00PM
1.22
2:32AM
1.24
2:34PM
1.35
3:00AM
1.39
3:04PM
1.47
3:28AM
1.53
3:33PM
1.57
3:55AM
1.65
4:01PM
1.64
4:22AM
1.75
4:31PM
1.68
4:51AM
1.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:48PM
0.59
7:55AM
0.62
8:22PM
0.45
8:31AM
0.48
8:50PM
0.31
9:02AM
0.34
9:16PM
0.18
9:31AM
0.22
9:43PM
0.07
10:00AM
0.12
10:09PM
-0.00
10:29AM
0.06
10:37PM
-0.04
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--
Sunset-7:15--7:14--7:13--7:12--7:10--7:09--7:07-
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
211--54-1------------
Temp. °C212120212120191918202119232321252622272923
Feels °C (?)202019232118131315171616181716202218262624
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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 12 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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