Van Stadens Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.97° S 25.25° E

Van Stadens Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Van Stadens Mouth sea temperature is
13.3°C
5.6° 

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 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,497 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Van Stadens Mouth in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 9th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 16th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 12th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
0
1
1
3
1
3
2
2
3
4
2
4
4
0
0
2
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
9
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.6
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
13
1.9
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.8
SW
15
2.4
SSW
16
2.2
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
2.5
ESE
9
2.3
E
10
2.1
E
11
1.6
E
10
0.7
SSW
23
1.5
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
185
313
326
418
1300
1762
1286
1112
625
363
1421
2856
1956
1512
961
1016
1026
999
545
469
1431
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
10
ESE
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
SW
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
SE
10
ENE
20
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
15
E
30
E
10
E
5
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
10
W
10
SE
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:49PM1.66m
3:03AM1.61m
3:23PM1.77m
3:37AM1.66m
3:55PM1.83m
4:08AM1.67m
4:25PM1.82m
4:38AM1.64m
4:53PM1.76m
5:06AM1.57m
5:21PM1.66m
5:34AM1.48m
5:47PM1.53m
Low Tide
8:37AM0.13m
9:02PM0.11m
9:10AM0.03m
9:36PM0.03m
9:41AM-0.02m
10:07PM-0.00m
10:11AM-0.02m
10:37PM0.02m
10:39AM0.02m
11:04PM0.07m
11:07AM0.10m
11:31PM0.16m
11:33AM0.21m
11:56PM0.28m
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6:26
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6:24
6:22
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6:20
6:18
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6:06
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 mm
3
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Temp °C
32
31
27
20
19
18
18
18
17
21
22
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22
22
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25
18
21
22
18
Feels °C
30
30
26
18
16
17
18
16
14
19
19
17
22
21
20
22
21
16
19
19
17
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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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