Van Stadens Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.97° S 25.25° E

Van Stadens Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Van Stadens Mouth sea temperature is
14.2°C
4.8° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 9,137 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 13s. 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 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 26th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 26th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 1st Sep)16ft (5.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
1.7
S
12
1.4
E
10
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
11
1.1
E
11
1.5
WSW
12
1
SW
13
2.1
SSW
8
1.7
SW
12
1.5
WSW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.4
WSW
11
1.8
WSW
11
3.5
SW
15
5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5084
4484
2078
1454
1100
827
367
403
377
307
269
680
352
601
892
625
549
475
732
4618
9098
Wind (km/h)
25
E
35
E
30
ENE
5
NE
10
ESE
10
WSW
5
N
5
NNE
10
NW
10
NW
35
WSW
25
SW
20
SW
10
SW
5
N
10
NNE
10
S
5
NNW
15
SW
30
WSW
35
WSW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
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High Tide
3:10PM1.51m
3:16AM1.53m
3:36PM1.63m
3:43AM1.60m
4:03PM1.71m
4:11AM1.64m
4:30PM1.76m
4:39AM1.64m
4:57PM1.77m
5:09AM1.61m
5:27PM1.73m
5:40AM1.54m
5:59PM1.65m
Low Tide
8:59AM0.21m
9:14PM0.25m
9:24AM0.11m
9:42PM0.16m
9:50AM0.04m
10:10PM0.09m
10:16AM0.00m
10:38PM0.06m
10:43AM0.00m
11:08PM0.06m
11:12AM0.04m
11:39PM0.11m
11:42AM0.12m
00:13AM0.20m
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6:45
6:43
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6:39
6:37
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5:55
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Temp °C
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28
25
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32
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Feels °C
14
12
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22
27
24
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29
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27
17
14
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18
13
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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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