Surf Forecasts:
Van Stadens Mouth surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,552 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 16th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 17th Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 18th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Van Stadens Mouth over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
370 | 809 | 893 | 1493 | 2405 | 1756 | 2883 | 2020 | 1939 | 1127 | 1027 | 565 | 403 | 303 | 230 | 456 | 990 | 976 | 772 | 971 | 874 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:47PM1.61m | 5:02AM1.62m | 5:34PM1.61m | 5:48AM1.53m | 6:22PM1.57m | 6:34AM1.42m | 7:11PM1.50m | 7:23AM1.30m | 8:04PM1.42m | 8:17AM1.19m | 9:01PM1.34m | 9:22AM1.10m | 10:06PM1.28m | 10:40AM1.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:54PM0.15m | 11:18AM0.07m | 11:43PM0.20m | 12:02PM0.13m | 00:34AM0.28m | 12:47PM0.21m | 1:26AM0.38m | 1:33PM0.31m | 2:23AM0.47m | 2:23PM0.41m | 3:28AM0.54m | 3:22PM0.51m | 4:40AM0.56m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | |
5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | 5:16 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 23 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
370 | 809 | 893 | 1493 | 2405 | 1756 | 2883 | 2020 | 1939 | 1127 | 1027 | 565 | 403 | 222 | 230 | 165 | 990 | 976 | 772 | 971 | 874 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 7 | ESE 6 | SSW 16 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | WSW 12 |
92 | 51 | 23 | 4 | 14 | 1358 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 486 | 431 | 147 | 154 | 303 | 195 | 456 | 164 | 198 | 130 | 74 | 380 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | E 8 | E 7 | — | ESE 6 | E 10 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | SSW 15 | SW 11 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 9 |
201 | 19 | 9 | — | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | 291 | 111 | 12 | 26 | 86 | 144 | 117 | 19 | 35 | 31 | 26 | 76 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — |
— | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 62 | 200 | 159 | 406 | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 177 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.











