Van Stadens Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.97° S 25.25° E

Issued: 1 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Van Stadens Mouth sea temperature is
17.7° C

1.8°C colder than average for this time of year

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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 4,096 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 3rd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 3rd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 9th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
3
2
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SE
11
2.4
SE
11
2.5
SE
12
2.1
SE
12
1.8
SE
12
1.6
SE
12
1.5
SE
12
1.4
SE
11
1.2
ESE
11
2
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2.4
SW
13
2.2
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
3
SW
13
3
SW
13
3.5
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1256
1396
2099
1220
895
722
594
463
323
1148
1346
1805
1427
1404
1169
1670
3201
3598
4096
3785
2634
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
5
N
10
NNW
10
WNW
5
SE
10
N
5
NNW
0
SE
5
NW
10
W
5
E
5
N
10
W
10
WSW
15
W
25
WSW
30
WSW
15
SE
10
ENE
20
E
15
NE
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:54PM1.49m
5:56AM1.43m
6:28PM1.49m
6:31AM1.38m
7:04PM1.47m
7:11AM1.31m
7:47PM1.43m
8:00AM1.23m
8:39PM1.38m
9:05AM1.15m
9:47PM1.34m
10:31AM1.11m
11:10PM1.34m
Low Tide
11:37AM0.18m
11:58PM0.33m
12:08PM0.21m
00:34AM0.36m
12:42PM0.25m
1:16AM0.39m
1:21PM0.31m
2:05AM0.43m
2:07PM0.39m
3:07AM0.47m
3:08PM0.46m
4:24AM0.49m
4:29PM0.51m
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
mod rain
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part cloud
part cloud
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7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
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5:21
5:21
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:23
 mm
7
Temp °C
17
18
16
17
18
16
19
22
19
18
19
18
18
18
16
17
17
15
15
16
15
Feels °C
14
15
13
13
15
12
16
19
17
14
17
15
15
15
15
13
12
13
14
14
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
9
2.4
SE
11
2.5
SE
12
2.1
SE
12
1.8
SE
12
1.6
SE
12
1.5
SE
12
1.4
SE
11
1.2
ESE
11
2
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2.4
SW
13
2.2
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
0.2
ESE
9
0.8
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
1062
1396
2099
1220
895
722
594
463
323
1148
1346
1805
1427
1404
1169
1670
8
355
4096
3785
2634
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SE
11
1.7
SW
9
1.4
SW
9
1.5
WSW
10
1.4
SW
9
1.2
SW
9
1.1
SW
9
1.1
WSW
9
1
WSW
9
0.9
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.8
SSW
12
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
Energy kJ
1256
470
360
439
353
226
178
203
144
196
133
88
63
37
22
19
8
9
192
8
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
19
0.6
SW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
S
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.2
S
8
0.3
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
E
10
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
7
101
47
30
107
160
171
221
242
5
8
5
6
19
19
8
8
7
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
3
1.1
WSW
5
3
SW
13
3
SW
13
Energy kJ
4
54
3201
3598
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
5
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
24
0
0
0
0
0
29
0
0
29
29
29
29
29
37
24
227
171
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South)
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
6
8
5
9
7
5
9
9
8
6
5
9
9
9
5
5
6
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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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