
Surf Forecasts:
Van Stadens Mouth surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 5,533 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s 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 (Jul 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM. 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 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Van Stadens Mouth over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | SW 7 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
374 | 372 | 334 | 255 | 281 | 1090 | 3095 | 2376 | 1703 | 2010 | 1447 | 703 | 250 | 335 | 380 | 1319 | 1160 | 1401 | 1807 | 1966 | 1304 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:56PM1.63m | 4:11AM1.66m | 4:39PM1.70m | 4:52AM1.65m | 5:21PM1.72m | 5:32AM1.59m | 6:01PM1.69m | 6:10AM1.50m | 6:39PM1.61m | 6:48AM1.38m | 7:18PM1.51m | 7:27AM1.26m | 7:58PM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:44AM0.06m | 10:04PM0.12m | 10:25AM0.01m | 10:49PM0.10m | 11:04AM0.00m | 11:32PM0.13m | 11:42AM0.04m | 00:12AM0.19m | 12:18PM0.12m | 00:52AM0.28m | 12:53PM0.23m | 1:33AM0.39m | 1:30PM0.36m | 2:16AM0.50m | |||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 23 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
374 | 372 | 334 | 255 | 233 | 1090 | 3095 | 2376 | 1703 | 2010 | 1447 | 703 | 250 | 335 | 380 | 1319 | 1160 | 1401 | 1807 | 1966 | 1304 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 16 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | S 13 | S 11 | WSW 10 | S 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | E 10 | SE 12 | E 5 |
67 | 61 | 39 | 33 | 137 | 773 | 178 | 233 | 182 | 131 | 98 | 87 | 185 | 164 | 238 | 48 | 37 | 58 | 29 | 50 | 32 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 9 | SW 12 | SW 17 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | S 9 | SE 11 |
42 | 27 | 33 | 53 | 75 | 164 | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | 25 | 34 | 47 | 100 | 75 | 27 | 37 | 2 | 64 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 6 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 9 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | ENE 10 | — |
5 | 17 | 16 | 131 | 281 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 163 | — | 1 | 126 | — | 20 | — | — | 31 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 37 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 156 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 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.










