Van Stadens Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.97° S 25.25° E

Issued: 1 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Van Stadens Mouth sea temperature is
18.1° C

1.7°C colder than average for this time of year

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 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 6,324 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period with SSW 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 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Van Stadens Mouth in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 17th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 18th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 24th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
0
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
3
0
1
3
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
14
2.3
SW
13
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.8
SSW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.7
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1493
2405
1756
3009
2125
2253
2049
1735
936
442
338
275
924
1304
1266
1109
932
773
672
628
671
Wind (km/h)
15
E
5
WNW
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
10
SE
15
E
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
10
N
5
WNW
0
SE
10
N
10
N
5
NNE
10
N
20
WSW
10
SW
0
WSW
5
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
5:34PM1.61m
5:48AM1.53m
6:22PM1.57m
6:34AM1.42m
7:11PM1.50m
7:23AM1.30m
8:04PM1.42m
8:17AM1.19m
9:01PM1.34m
9:22AM1.10m
10:06PM1.28m
10:40AM1.06m
11:14PM1.25m
11:58AM1.07m
Low Tide
11:43PM0.20m
12:02PM0.13m
00:34AM0.28m
12:47PM0.21m
1:26AM0.38m
1:33PM0.31m
2:23AM0.47m
2:23PM0.41m
3:28AM0.54m
3:22PM0.51m
4:40AM0.56m
4:32PM0.57m
5:51AM0.55m
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7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
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5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:17
 mm
Temp °C
18
16
16
17
16
17
17
15
17
22
23
24
25
23
23
26
24
21
20
18
18
Feels °C
16
15
14
15
13
16
14
13
15
19
20
23
25
23
22
25
23
19
18
20
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
14
2.3
SW
13
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.1
E
7
1
SW
12
1.6
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.7
SW
11
Energy kJ
1493
2405
1756
3009
2125
2253
2049
1735
936
442
113
259
924
1304
1266
1109
932
773
672
628
671
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
6
0.4
ESE
6
1.7
SSW
16
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.9
SSW
16
0.4
WSW
12
0.1
SW
18
0.9
SSE
10
1.1
SW
12
0.9
E
7
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
1.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
14
14
1358
8
7
2
376
57
12
150
338
88
100
76
64
66
45
29
103
146
610
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
10
0.5
SW
12
0.1
E
10
0.2
SSW
16
0.7
SSE
9
0.8
SSW
15
0.5
SSE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
11
0.2
ESE
12
0.4
E
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.7
SSW
20
Energy kJ
4
4
8
72
2
26
84
275
41
35
11
12
18
14
17
22
336
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
3
0.9
ENE
4
1.1
ENE
5
1.1
E
6
0.9
WSW
4
Energy kJ
9
22
69
80
29
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
4
Distance (km)
0
0
29
29
29
161
31
170
0
0
0
24
0
0
0
0
0
29
29
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South)
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
5
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
6
6
6
4
7
5
9
4
9
9
8
6
6
5
5
5
5
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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