Van Stadens Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.97° S 25.25° E

Van Stadens Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Van Stadens Mouth sea temperature is
16.7°C
2.2° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 5,372 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 2nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 2nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 6th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the SE by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun morning, calm by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Tuesday
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Period (s)
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SW
13
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2.5
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13
2.1
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13
1.6
SW
12
4
SSE
10
2.5
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1.5
SSW
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1.3
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21
2.5
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16
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9
2.5
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1.7
SSW
13
1.5
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1.1
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12
0.9
SW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3415
2733
2031
1423
742
2964
958
632
590
515
427
338
1987
4535
3079
1525
1193
1045
691
324
199
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
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E
25
SE
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SSE
40
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WSW
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High Tide
6:35PM1.52m
6:54AM1.29m
7:21PM1.36m
7:49AM1.14m
8:32PM1.19m
9:45AM1.02m
10:56PM1.12m
12:17PM1.11m
00:46AM1.23m
1:26PM1.30m
1:44AM1.38m
2:11PM1.50m
2:27AM1.51m
Low Tide
12:16PM0.23m
00:52AM0.33m
12:57PM0.38m
1:44AM0.48m
1:55PM0.55m
3:16AM0.61m
4:00PM0.67m
5:47AM0.59m
6:29PM0.58m
7:11AM0.44m
7:39PM0.41m
7:59AM0.27m
8:24PM0.24m
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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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