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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 27 Nov 2025 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
20.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 (Nov 28) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Van Stadens Mouth in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 04) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 28th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 28th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 30th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
!
!
2
1
3
0
0
3
2
1
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
2.5
ESE
2.5
E
3.5
E
1.9
E
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
2.3
SW
3.5
SSW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
1.7
SW
1.2
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.1
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
Period(s) (?)10888967714131313131312151312111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4128768581529537352432330195035012891217419121429874610200812801084327220
Wind
(km/h)
30
E
25
E
20
ENE
40
SW
35
WSW
30
SW
30
SW
20
W
20
SW
15
SSE
10
NE
15
SE
20
SE
10
WSW
30
SW
25
SSE
10
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
15
NE
30
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:05PM
1.13
9:11AM
1.23
9:37PM
1.10
10:32AM
1.29
11:08PM
1.14
11:41AM
1.40
12:18AM
1.23
12:38PM
1.52
1:14AM
1.35
1:29PM
1.63
2:03AM
1.46
2:17PM
1.71
2:49AM
1.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:08PM
0.60
2:29AM
0.50
3:38PM
0.60
3:49AM
0.51
5:04PM
0.51
5:06AM
0.47
6:12PM
0.38
6:12AM
0.39
7:07PM
0.25
7:09AM
0.29
7:55PM
0.13
8:00AM
0.20
8:40PM
0.05
8:48AM
0.13
Thu
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Sunrise--5:01--5:01--5:01--5:00--5:00--5:00--5:00
Sunset7:10--7:12--7:13--7:14--7:14--7:15--7:15--
cloud
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
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rain showers
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-1-32912--------1-----
Temp. °C222128272121211920201923222121201719191722
Feels °C (?)192026221718181617181822202217181314131317
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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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