
Surf Forecasts:
Van Stadens Mouth surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 5,915 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with SSE 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s is also forecast. 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 18s 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Van Stadens Mouth over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Thu night, light winds from the ENE by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun night, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | E 9 | E 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1285 | 742 | 3197 | 1399 | 671 | 515 | 505 | 540 | 388 | 2322 | 4918 | 3698 | 1748 | 1247 | 1019 | 732 | 416 | 278 | 346 | 511 | 369 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 2:49PM1.66m | 3:03AM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:37AM0.13m | 9:02PM0.11m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | 4 | 9 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 28 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 33 | 23 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 20 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 30 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 13 |
1285 | 742 | 341 | 419 | 521 | 177 | 505 | 540 | 388 | 2322 | 4918 | 3698 | 1748 | 1187 | 1019 | 490 | 327 | 235 | 235 | 235 | 369 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | E 9 |
164 | 23 | 28 | 222 | 189 | 67 | 66 | 47 | 40 | 302 | 94 | 42 | 35 | 151 | 846 | 732 | 416 | 278 | 346 | 511 | 157 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | SSW 10 | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 26 | S 13 | SW 10 | — | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SW 11 | SSE 8 | SE 10 |
26 | 20 | — | — | 45 | 195 | 18 | 31 | 130 | 30 | 76 | — | — | — | 114 | 78 | 49 | 154 | 145 | 6 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
67 | 512 | 3197 | 1399 | 671 | 515 | 256 | 189 | 198 | 279 | 467 | 1422 | 1224 | 1247 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 170 | 397 | 1751 | 1366 | 697 | 202 | 624 | 624 | 227 | 227 | 589 | 213 | 170 | 227 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 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.










