Van Stadens Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.97° S 25.25° E

Van Stadens Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Van Stadens Mouth sea temperature is
14.4° C
4.6° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,649 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 25th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 26th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue night, fresh winds from the E by Wed night).

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
11
3.5
SW
8
2.4
SW
9
2.5
SW
11
2.3
SW
11
2.2
SW
13
2
SW
12
1.9
SW
12
2.5
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12
3
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14
3
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13
2.4
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
2.2
E
10
1.5
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.2
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1508
1219
861
1570
1242
1545
1094
913
1761
3469
2679
2361
2412
3170
2013
1177
962
911
607
594
357
Wind (km/h)
45
WSW
35
WSW
25
W
10
SW
10
SSW
5
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10
SW
20
SW
10
WNW
15
SW
15
SW
15
E
25
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30
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30
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
10
WNW
5
ESE
15
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15
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
12:37PM0.96m
00:53AM1.07m
1:41PM1.10m
1:44AM1.20m
2:16PM1.24m
2:19AM1.32m
2:44PM1.38m
2:48AM1.44m
3:10PM1.51m
3:16AM1.53m
3:36PM1.63m
3:43AM1.60m
4:03PM1.71m
4:11AM1.64m
Low Tide
6:34PM0.74m
7:28AM0.60m
7:42PM0.62m
8:05AM0.47m
8:17PM0.49m
8:33AM0.33m
8:47PM0.36m
8:59AM0.21m
9:14PM0.25m
9:24AM0.11m
9:42PM0.16m
9:50AM0.04m
10:10PM0.09m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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