Van Stadens Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.97° S 25.25° E

Van Stadens Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Van Stadens Mouth sea temperature is
16.6°C
2.3° 

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 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,859 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period with E 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Van Stadens Mouth in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 14th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri night, calm by Sat night).

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
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Friday
18
Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
E
10
2.3
E
10
2.1
E
11
1.8
E
11
1.5
E
11
0.9
SW
16
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
3
ESE
8
3
E
8
3.5
E
9
3.5
ESE
10
3.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2
E
11
2.5
S
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1476
1076
992
771
524
437
3859
3301
1069
2528
2075
1180
855
1191
1463
2192
2392
2931
1672
934
1106
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
5
E
10
NW
10
WSW
10
S
10
WSW
35
WSW
20
S
15
ESE
15
NE
20
E
30
ESE
35
E
35
E
30
E
35
E
35
ESE
10
WNW
15
WSW
25
SW
35
SSW
Wind State
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
5:21PM1.66m
5:34AM1.48m
5:47PM1.53m
6:00AM1.36m
6:12PM1.39m
6:26AM1.23m
6:39PM1.24m
6:56AM1.09m
7:11PM1.09m
7:50AM0.95m
8:55PM0.95m
12:16PM0.96m
00:29AM1.02m
Low Tide
11:07AM0.10m
11:31PM0.16m
11:33AM0.21m
11:56PM0.28m
11:59AM0.34m
00:23AM0.41m
12:26PM0.48m
00:53AM0.54m
12:57PM0.63m
1:41AM0.68m
2:00PM0.77m
4:52AM0.75m
6:23PM0.77m
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6:08
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10
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Temp °C
20
22
19
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18
14
16
16
11
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Feels °C
22
23
20
18
19
18
9
11
11
8
9
9
10
9
10
12
14
20
19
19
16
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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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