
Surf Forecasts:
Van Stadens Mouth surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 6,424 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Van Stadens Mouth over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2205 | 2601 | 2201 | 1500 | 1052 | 826 | 1319 | 1824 | 6226 | 2860 | 3072 | 2655 | 1465 | 1110 | 791 | 798 | 1165 | 1836 | 1701 | 1575 | 1509 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:45PM1.12m | 1:52AM1.24m | 2:28PM1.23m | 2:33AM1.34m | 3:03PM1.33m | 3:07AM1.42m | 3:34PM1.44m | 3:38AM1.50m | 4:03PM1.52m | 4:07AM1.55m | 4:32PM1.59m | 4:36AM1.57m | 5:00PM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:42PM0.59m | 8:17AM0.45m | 8:27PM0.49m | 8:52AM0.34m | 9:02PM0.40m | 9:22AM0.25m | 9:35PM0.31m | 9:51AM0.17m | 10:05PM0.25m | 10:18AM0.11m | 10:35PM0.21m | 10:45AM0.07m | 11:05PM0.19m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 15 | 20 | 26 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 25 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | E 9 |
2205 | 2601 | 2201 | 1500 | 1052 | 826 | 1319 | 1824 | 6226 | 2860 | 3072 | 2655 | 1465 | 1110 | 679 | 623 | 543 | 701 | 473 | 374 | 1098 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | ENE 9 | — | S 12 | S 11 | — | SSE 9 | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | SW 12 |
167 | 122 | 111 | 481 | 561 | 479 | 590 | 1134 | 16 | — | 3 | 10 | — | 8 | — | 21 | 18 | 8 | 2 | — | 314 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 55 | 32 | 21 | 40 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
— | — | — | 8 | — | — | 64 | — | 418 | 413 | 281 | 135 | 281 | 467 | 791 | 798 | 1165 | 1836 | 1701 | 1575 | 1509 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 172 | 170 | 227 | 227 | 589 | 210 | 202 | 227 | 170 | 170 | 210 | 171 | 170 | 24 | 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.










