Van Stadens Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.97° S 25.25° E

Van Stadens Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Van Stadens Mouth sea temperature is
17.5° C
1.8° 

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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 5,533 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM. 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 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 16th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 16th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 21st Jul)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
3
!
3
3
3
4
2
2
3
2
1
1
4
4
4
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.2
E
10
1.6
SW
7
2.3
SW
10
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.4
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
1.2
S
11
1.1
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.4
SW
11
2.5
SW
11
2.5
SSW
12
2.3
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
374
372
334
255
281
1090
3095
2376
1703
2010
1447
703
250
335
380
1319
1160
1401
1807
1966
1304
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
20
SW
15
W
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
5
WNW
5
SW
10
WNW
10
WSW
5
ESE
20
NE
5
NE
5
W
10
W
15
WSW
20
WSW
5
NNW
15
NE
5
ENE
10
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
3:56PM1.63m
4:11AM1.66m
4:39PM1.70m
4:52AM1.65m
5:21PM1.72m
5:32AM1.59m
6:01PM1.69m
6:10AM1.50m
6:39PM1.61m
6:48AM1.38m
7:18PM1.51m
7:27AM1.26m
7:58PM1.38m
Low Tide
9:44AM0.06m
10:04PM0.12m
10:25AM0.01m
10:49PM0.10m
11:04AM0.00m
11:32PM0.13m
11:42AM0.04m
00:12AM0.19m
12:18PM0.12m
00:52AM0.28m
12:53PM0.23m
1:33AM0.39m
1:30PM0.36m
2:16AM0.50m
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7:22
7:22
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:20
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5:27
5:27
5:28
5:28
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5:30
5:30
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Temp °C
17
18
15
16
18
16
17
17
16
17
17
16
19
21
19
17
18
15
18
24
22
Feels °C
15
16
13
13
15
14
16
16
15
16
17
15
18
20
17
15
15
14
15
23
20
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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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