Van Stadens Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.97° S 25.25° E

Van Stadens Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Van Stadens Mouth sea temperature is
15.9°C
3.1° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 12s period, S swell with 10,132 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 6.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 31st Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 1st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 4th Sep)20ft (6.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Fri morning).

Sunday
30
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Saturday
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SW
10
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12
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SW
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1.7
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2.3
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11
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10
1.7
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SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1026
834
1250
1055
913
768
1398
2023
3717
4097
2961
1915
2340
798
10132
6492
3513
1639
849
530
1501
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
20
WSW
10
W
5
SSW
10
SSE
5
NNW
5
SW
15
SW
5
WNW
15
NE
25
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5
NNW
35
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45
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30
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High Tide
4:57PM1.77m
5:09AM1.61m
5:27PM1.73m
5:40AM1.54m
5:59PM1.65m
6:14AM1.43m
6:35PM1.52m
6:54AM1.29m
7:21PM1.36m
7:49AM1.14m
8:32PM1.19m
9:45AM1.02m
10:56PM1.12m
Low Tide
10:43AM0.00m
11:08PM0.06m
11:12AM0.04m
11:39PM0.11m
11:42AM0.12m
00:13AM0.20m
12:16PM0.23m
00:52AM0.33m
12:57PM0.38m
1:44AM0.48m
1:55PM0.55m
3:16AM0.61m
4:00PM0.67m
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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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