Van Stadens Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.97° S 25.25° E

Van Stadens Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Van Stadens Mouth sea temperature is
17.1° 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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 5,088 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period with SSW 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 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Van Stadens Mouth in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 9th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 9th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 10th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu morning, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SW
14
3.5
SW
13
4
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
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SSW
12
2.5
SSW
12
2.5
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12
1.7
SSW
12
1.6
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11
1.4
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11
1.3
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11
1.2
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10
1.8
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8
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8
1.3
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8
1.3
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9
1.2
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9
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10
0.8
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4550
3971
5088
4221
3688
2646
2482
2094
1669
791
631
423
353
324
368
133
239
263
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223
380
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
WNW
20
W
15
SW
5
NNE
10
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15
E
5
NE
25
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30
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20
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15
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5
NNW
0
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5
SW
5
NW
5
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10
SSW
5
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cross-on
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High Tide
10:31AM1.11m
11:10PM1.34m
12:04PM1.15m
00:32AM1.39m
1:20PM1.26m
1:40AM1.48m
2:19PM1.39m
2:37AM1.57m
3:10PM1.52m
3:26AM1.64m
3:56PM1.63m
4:11AM1.66m
4:39PM1.70m
4:52AM1.65m
Low Tide
4:29PM0.51m
5:50AM0.45m
5:59PM0.49m
7:06AM0.36m
7:18PM0.40m
8:08AM0.25m
8:22PM0.29m
8:59AM0.14m
9:16PM0.19m
9:44AM0.06m
10:04PM0.12m
10:25AM0.01m
10:49PM0.10m
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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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