Van Stadens Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.97° S 25.25° E

Van Stadens Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Van Stadens Mouth sea temperature is
13.8° C
5.2° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,042 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s 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 (Aug 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 20th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 20th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 20th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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 Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the WSW by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
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3
3
4
0
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2
2
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4
2
1
2
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3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SW
12
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
1.7
SSW
11
2.5
SW
11
1.7
SSW
12
2.3
SW
9
2.5
SW
11
2.4
SW
11
2.3
SW
13
2
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
2.4
SW
14
3
SW
16
3
SW
16
2.3
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1381
5955
4873
2815
1742
1324
674
1599
808
846
1464
1427
1619
1076
851
2356
4234
3641
1962
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
5
WNW
5
ESE
20
E
10
NE
45
WSW
30
WSW
15
WNW
10
SW
10
SSE
5
NNW
10
SW
15
SW
15
WNW
5
NNW
20
E
20
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:47AM1.06m
8:17PM1.09m
9:08AM0.94m
10:35PM1.00m
12:37PM0.96m
00:53AM1.07m
1:41PM1.10m
1:44AM1.20m
2:16PM1.24m
2:19AM1.32m
2:44PM1.38m
2:48AM1.44m
Low Tide
1:49AM0.58m
1:47PM0.62m
2:53AM0.70m
3:08PM0.75m
5:55AM0.72m
6:34PM0.74m
7:28AM0.60m
7:42PM0.62m
8:05AM0.47m
8:17PM0.49m
8:33AM0.33m
8:47PM0.36m
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6:52
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6:48
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5:51
5:52
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Temp °C
16
15
15
15
16
18
14
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16
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Feels °C
12
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14
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11
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10
10
15
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12
16
15
14
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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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